FAIRFIELD General Hospital is asking members of the public to nominate their NHS heroes as part of its annual staff awards event.

The chief executive of the trust which runs the hospital said there is “nothing more rewarding” than medical staff receiving praise for the care they give.

If patients have had amazing treatment at Fairfield General Hospital, or if they or their family want to thank a particular doctor, nurse, support worker, or ward that did their best to treat and look after them, this is the chance.

The Rochdale & Bury Care Organisation is asking the public to nominate hospital staff and teams for the ‘Patients’ Choice Award’ category.

The Patients’ Choice Award gives the general public and trust members the opportunity to say ‘thank you’ and publicly recognise the outstanding care and treatment given to either them, a relative or close friend.

The Care Organisation executive team will then select the winner.

Patients or visitors can submit a nomination online on the trust website at www.pat.nhs.uk or call 01706 517302.

Sir David Dalton, chief executive of The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “This award is chosen by the public, which makes it extra special.

“Nothing is more rewarding than a doctor, nurse, porter, healthcare assistant, physio or receptionist being told they are doing a great job by the people they look after.

“It’s great the public can recognise staff who go the extra mile, provide exceptionally high quality healthcare and great patient experience.

“If you know somebody who works at Fairfield General Hospital who has done a great job then tell us all about it, we would love to hear from you.”

The closing date for nominations is midnight Saturday September 30

The winner of the Patients’ Choice Award will be announced at the trust’s staff awards evening on November 17 at the Sheridan Suite, Manchester.

This year the trust awards will be hosted by the chief executive Sir David Dalton and chairman Jim Potter.

Last year the Patients’ Choice Award, sponsored by Vinci Construction Ltd, was awarded to the High Dependency Unit at Fairfield General Hospital.