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 A team of eye specialists at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee have been nominated for a national award after outstanding patient praise.
Staff providing the hospital’s Macular Service are in the running for the Clinical Service of the Year award as part of the Macular Disease Society 25th Anniversary Awards for Excellence. The nomination recognises their exceptionally good practice in the care of people with macular disease.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the central vision and is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. There are many other forms of macular disease, including juvenile macular dystrophies.
Samantha Beattie, macular specialist nurse at the hospital, said, “Those of us involved in the Macular Service are extremely honoured to be nominated for this award. It is particularly special to be nominated by a patient as this shows that the team has been recognised for the caring and ongoing support we give to the patients and relatives in our care.”
There is no cure for macular disease, although there is treatment via injections for one form of the condition described as “wet” age-related macular degeneration.
Charles McMillan, a patient who nominated the team, said, “Samantha is an essential part of the Macular Service of Ninewells Hospital in DunA team of eye specialists at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee have been nominated for a national award after outstanding patient praise.
Staff providing the hospital’s Macular Service are in the running for the Clinical Service of the Year award as part of the Macular Disease Society 25th Anniversary Awards for Excellence. The nomination recognises their exceptionally good practice in the care of people with macular disease.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the central vision and is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. There are many other forms of macular disease, including juvenile macular dystrophies.
Samantha Beattie, macular specialist nurse at the hospital, said, “Those of us involved in the Macular Service are extremely honoured to be nominated for this award. It is particularly special to be nominated by a patient as this shows that the team has been recognised for the caring and ongoing support we give to the patients and relatives in our care.”
There is no cure for macular disease, although there is treatment via injections for one form of the condition described as “wet” age-related macular degeneration.
Charles McMillan, a patient who nominated the team, said, “Samantha is an essential part of the Macular Service of Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. She reflects the professionalism of the whole team yet has time to care and share with patients. She is simply so encouraging.
“Samantha was my point of contact when Lucentis injections were prescribed. She was so comforting and positive, putting me at ease straight a way. The nurse assistant Helen is chatty and has the perfect ability to calm nerves.
“The medical team actually doing the injections are well organized with follow up appointments always made. They answer any questions I have and are always providing encouragement concerning the treatment. Great humanity and understanding is shown to all.”
The team’s nomination will now be handed over to the judges, who will decide on the overall winners and present them with their awards at the Society’s annual London conference on 22 September.
Helen Jackman, Chief Executive of the Macular Disease Society, said, “The Macular Service staff at Ninewells Hospital do an incredible job in Dundee and we are delighted they have been recognised for their excellent work.
“It’s amazing to hear how people have made such a difference to the lives of others. There are some fantastic people working within the sector, so it’s great to be able to celebrate their hard work in this way.”
dee. She reflects the professionalism of the whole team yet has time to care and share with patients. She is simply so encouraging.
“Samantha was my point of contact when Lucentis injections were prescribed. She was so comforting and positive, putting me at ease straight a way. The nurse assistant Helen is chatty and has the perfect ability to calm nerves.
“The medical team actually doing the injections are well organized with follow up appointments always made. They answer any questions I have and are always providing encouragement concerning the treatment. Great humanity and understanding is shown to all.”
The team’s nomination will now be handed over to the judges, who will decide on the overall winners and present them with their awards at the Society’s annual London conference on 22 September.
Helen Jackman, Chief Executive of the Macular Disease Society, said, “The Macular Service staff at Ninewells Hospital do an incredible job in Dundee and we are delighted they have been recognised for their excellent work.
“It’s amazing to hear how people have made such a difference to the lives of others. There are some fantastic people working within the sector, so it’s great to be able to celebrate their hard work in this way.”
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