WILTSHIRE LIFE Awards 2018 35
Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner Nigel North
Consultant clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist, professor and doctor are all appropriate
titles to address this nominee, although he most often uses just Nigel North. Over 25 years,
Nigel North has developed a nationally recognised clinical psychology department, from one
staff member to a team of five, at Salisbury District Hospital.
Widely published, he is also an exceptional teacher and mentor. He enjoys seeing individuals
flourish and develop their skills in order to be effective clinicians and is always happy to provide
opportunities for both professional and personal growth and learning. He has a real knack of
making people feel important as an individual.
Nigel spearheaded a £400,000 charity grant for a Wessex Cancer Trust project at the hospital
and generates significant income into the Trust.
Nigel also played a pivotal role in establishing Engage, a volunteer-run scheme aimed at
supporting the emotional needs of older adults during their hospital stay. In 2016, Engage was
awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
His reputation goes before him and he is requested to teach or present at numerous events.
His modest nature, great sense of humour and insight into human behaviour are always
remarked on by those who hear him speak. “He is endlessly inspirational,” said one nomination.
Second place Claire Bradford
Claire quickly became an important part of the family when she joined Ashgrove House
Nursing Home in Purton as a Registered General Nurse in 1986. Today she is deputy manager
and her caring, calm, supportive approach toward clients, families and staff make her the ‘go to’
person for all of them. Her amazing personal knowledge of clients is never more evident than
in her passion for end-of-life care.
Claire has also introduced ‘memory moments’, which allow staff to share their memories of
a client who has died and to remember the person they were. Each December she organises a
remembrance event, inviting family and friends, or anyone who has suffered a loss during the
year. The event has been well received and has helped people as part of their grieving process.
Claire also volunteers for a charity that supports older people who are at risk of isolation and
raises money for a variety of charities each year.
Nigel’s modest
nature, great sense of
humour and insight
into human behaviour
are always remarked
on. He is endlessly
inspirational
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