Service for local cancer patients wins top award

News - 24 November 2022

A cancer service that offers emotional, practical, and financial support to people living with cancer has won a national award.
Jan and Sonya

The Macmillan Social Care Team, based at Northampton General Hospital, has won the ‘whatever it takes’ category in the Macmillan Professionals Excellence Award 2022 held in London on November 8.

The award aims to recognise individuals and teams that have truly gone the extra mile and demonstrated compassion, kindness, and teamwork.

The Macmillan Social Care Team at NGH comprises two Macmillan specialist social workers Jan Bolton and Sonya Genus.

Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire congratulate Jan and Sonya for their well-deserved award.

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