Cornhill Surgical procedure in New Highway, Rubery, has been nominated for the GP Observe of the Yr class on the Worcestershire Well being and Social Care Awards 2026. Dr Mark Fernell, a well-liked accomplice on the apply, died in 2005 and has been remembered with the continuing initiative which helps to “help sufferers past the …
Cornhill Surgical procedure in New Highway, Rubery, has been nominated for the GP Observe of the Yr class on the Worcestershire Well being and Social Care Awards 2026.
Dr Mark Fernell, a well-liked accomplice on the apply, died in 2005 and has been remembered with the continuing initiative which helps to “help sufferers past the consulting room”.
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The nomination learn: “In 2014, Dr (Diler) Ahmed of Cornhill Surgical procedure determined he wished to do one thing with the intention to commemorate the lifetime of the earlier senior accomplice who had died of a mind tumour however was liked and admired by all sufferers.
“Dr Ahmed discovered a close-by church which rented out rooms and, with a affected person who was ready to run it, the Dr Fernell memorial was born.
“It’s nonetheless working as we speak, funded by Cornhill Surgical procedure, and welcomes new women or gents to the Beacon Church, Whetty Lane, Rubery, on Wednesdays from 1pm to three.30pm for a chat, tea and biscuits and different actions typically organized which assist encourage those who in any other case could not have too many impartial social gatherings.
“It’s a pleasant group and welcomes all newcomers.
“Though members pay a small contribution every month in the direction of refreshments, the price of renting the room every week is totally funded by the surgical procedure.
“Additionally they promote the group to sufferers who they really feel could profit from becoming a member of.
“The group is open to anybody desirous to attend, not simply sufferers of Cornhill, and is significantly appreciated by these working it and attending.”
Surgical procedure apply supervisor Joanne Meadows stated: “We’re very grateful to be nominated for GP Observe of the Yr.
“This recognition means an excellent deal to our entire workforce who work arduous on daily basis to help our sufferers, not simply clinically but in addition of their wider wellbeing.
“Initiatives just like the Dr Fernell senior citizen group replicate our dedication to tackling social isolation and constructing a stronger, extra linked neighborhood.
“We’re proud to play a small half in supporting our sufferers past the consulting room.”
This 12 months’s county awards have been launched by Newsquest which runs the Worcester Information, Malvern Gazette, Evesham Journal, Bromsgrove & Droitwich Advertiser, Kidderminster Shuttle and Redditch Advertiser.
There shall be a black-tie dinner for all of the finalists on the Financial institution Home Lodge in Bransford on Thursday, September 3.
Time limit for nominations is Sunday, June 28.
Nominations are particularly wanted for The Well being Care Employer, The Little one & Adolescent Well being Care, The NHS Hero and The Domiciliary Care Employee or Workforce accolades plus eight different classes.
They’re The NHS Workforce of the Yr, The Palliative/Finish of Life Award, The Care Dwelling Employee or Workforce Award, The Good Nurse Award, The Dementia Carer or Workforce Award, The Psychological Well being Award, GP Observe of the Yr Award and Oral Well being Care Skilled of the Yr.
For extra particulars go to www.worcesternews.co.uk/health-and-social-care-awards.
