IHEEM HEALTHCARE ESTATES 2021 AWARDS
Innovation, dedication, and expertise recognised
The presentation of the 2021 Healthcare Estates IHEEM Awards in nine categories took place in a special ceremony at Manchester Central the end of the second day of this year’s Healthcare Estates event, with the proceedings streamed ‘live’ to a much wider audience. HEJ editor, Jonathan Baillie, reports.
A sizeable audience comprising delegates who had travelled to Manchester Central to visit stands on one of two days of the five-day event to feature a live exhibition, exhibitor personnel, many of those shortlisted for an award, and staff from event co-organisers, Step Exhibitions, gathered in the exhibition hall for this year’s IHEEM Healthcare Estates Awards at the conclusion of the day on Tuesday 19 October. Prior to the presentation ceremony, hosted by highly experienced speaker and entertainer, Andy Powell, guests enjoyed drinks and a chance to unwind. The programme also included a heartfelt plea for support from IHEEM’s 2021 Charity Partner, Guts UK. HEJ editor, Jonathan Baillie, reports.
MC, Andy Powell, got the awards under way by telling those in the exhibition hall they were being joined by a ‘digital audience from all over the world’ as the awards presentation was being live streamed. He next thanked the sponsors of this year’s event – Bender, Catfoss, Armitage Shanks, HEJ, and IHEEM, and the awards judges for 2021. He told the audience: “Before we announce our award-winners, let’s start with a very important matter which needs your full attention and support.... our chosen charity this year – Guts UK.” There then followed a slide and video presentation from Jenny Holdsworth, the charity’s
Communications and Fund-raising manager. She explained that Guts UK is the only charity funding research into the digestive system and associated diseases and conditions. She said: “People are suffering. “People are dying – all because of a lack of knowledge about our guts. Guts UK exists to change that.”
Underfunding for research into ‘gut-related’ conditions She continued: “Our guts have been underfunded, understaffed, and undervalued, for decades. Together, we will join forces and bring about important change in this misunderstood area of health. Since 1971, “we have funded almost 300 projects, and invested nearly £16 million in medical research that leads to better diagnoses and treatments for the millions of people who, like us, don’t have the luxury of taking our guts for granted. With new knowledge, we will end the pain and suffering for the millions affected by digestive diseases. Guts UK’s research leads to earlier diagnoses, kinder treatments, and, ultimately, a cure.” All those watching were then invited to donate to support its work. (the link to donate is:
https://www.justgiving.com/ IHEEM-Healthcare-Estates-2021) Having thanked Jenny Holdsworth for her presentation, Andy Powell then moved on to the awards.
Best New-Build Project
He said: “Our first is for Best New-Build Project of the Year. Shortlisted were: n The Rutherford Cancer Centre, Liverpool.
n Station Medical Centre, Hereford. n The Grange University Hospital, Llanfrechfa.
n The Inspire CAMHS Unit, Hull; Gilling Dodd Architects.
n Fair Havens Hospice, Southend-on-Sea. n Fukuoka Dental College Hospital/ Shimizu Corporation Medical & Dental Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
n Circle Birmingham, Hospital. n Blossom Court, St Ann’s Hospital, Tottenham.
n Hartley Hospital, Southport. n Royal Preston Hospital, Critical Care. n Rowan View Medium Secure Unit, Merseyside.
n Endoscopy Unit at York Hospital. n Foleshill Heath Centre, Coventry; Community Health Partnerships.
Japanese facility Highly Commended
The Fukuoka Dental College Hospital/ Shimizu Corporation/ Medical & Dental Hospital in Japan, which the entry said ‘connects medical science and dentistry, and education, research, and clinical practice’, and also ‘connects with the community and society’, received a Highly
Guts UK’s Communications and Fund-raising manager, Jenny Holdsworth, explained that the organisation is the only UK charity funding research into the digestive system and associated diseases and conditions.
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