18/07/2025
Group Chief People Officer, Simon Nearney recently paid a visit to Claire Ramsey, Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant on Ward 4 at HRI, to congratulate her for receiving a Shining Light nomination.
The nomination said: "Claire came up to see us on the 13th floor for some OT advice about one of her patients who has been in hospital for a long time. She she worried her mood was dipping and becoming institutionalised. Claire completed an Interest Checklist with the patient, and identified a large number of activities and interests she can engage her patient in. Claire has actively sought out whether we're completing any activity groups upstairs, and asked whether her patient can come and join in. They have also been for a walk around the grounds, as she loves gardening and the outdoors. Based on Claire's work, we've managed to get the patient some puzzle books, bulbs to plant and baking to complete. I wanted to highly commend Claire on her holistic and patient-centred care. She has gone out of her way to make sure she can provide a high standard of holistic care to her patient, and she has really understood and embraced the occupational therapy role. She is an asset to the OT team down on the 4th floor."
Our Shining Lights staff recognition scheme celebrates those gems who go the extra mile to make a difference – whether it was a thoughtful gesture to put someone at ease, or a kind act – we want to hear about it!
Both patients and staff can nominate.
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