Macmillan Cancer Information Assistant Manager, Mandy Davies was the winner of our Putting People First Award.

On stage Mandy said: "I meet some amazing people at their most vulnerable of times. I share the most intimate details of their lives and it’s a privilege to be there at that time.

"I have an amazing team behind me, I don’t do it on my own. We all have difficult conversations at work at times. I know I can go to any of the team, or the chemo ward or an office and just sit and share about what I've experienced or heard. It's having that support so you don’t take it home that matters. People have got your back and it's very much a team service."

Here’s a snippet of Mandy’s nomination: “Mandy has helped drive and develop the MacMillan Cancer information Service into what it is today - providing exemplary support and advice to our cancer patients and their families.

“Her unwavering support and abundance of advice helps elevate the distress and uncertainties that our cancer patients face following their diagnosis, and throughout their treatment. She works with us to achieve the appropriate help and support for patients often at short notice, helping take tremendous pressure off our team.

“There are so many examples of Mandy going above and beyond for patients and co-workers. One example of her kindness and compassion was when she cared for and helped one of our volunteers who very sadly became unwell. He lived alone and didn't have any family or social support in place to help care for him or to help put things in place for his death. He trusted Mandy and she truly went above and beyond to support him, helping him in her own time and did her absolute best to comfort him. Every patient that has had the benefit from her advice and support is always so thankful and patients cannot speak highly enough of her. I truly don't believe she is aware of how grateful we are for the help and support she offers our service users and us.”

Mandy was joined by our other finalists, congratulations to: CHFT Volunteers, Senior Occupational Health Assistant Gemma Stokes, Transport Co-ordinator Andrew James, and Paediatric Cardiology Nurse Specialist, Paula Cowgill.