Our Health Heroes Awards

The UK awards for the health and care workforce

Our Health Heroes Awards recognises and honours the hard work carried out daily by thousands of healthcare support staff in roles vital to the provision of patient care.

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Our Health Heroes 2024

The winners of the eighth annual Our Health Heroes Awards were announced on 16 April at a glittering awards ceremony held at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. 

Supported by NHS EnglandNHS Employers, NHS Shared Business Services, NHS Race & Health ObservatorySFJ Awards and Integrated Care Journal, Our Health Heroes Awards celebrates the wider healthcare workforce that supports our NHS doctors and nurses on the frontline. 


Awards Host

Professor Alice Roberts, an accomplished anatomist, biological anthropologist, author, and renowned broadcaster, will be hosting the Our Health Heroes Awards 2024 bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to our prestigious event. With a remarkable career spanning over a hundred television documentaries, including popular series such as Digging for Britain and Britain’s Most Historic Towns, she has captivated audiences with her insights into human biology, history, and archaeology. Beyond her extensive filmography, Professor Alice Roberts is a bestselling author, accomplished public speaker, and experienced compere, having hosted numerous awards ceremonies at prestigious venues such as the Natural History Museum and the Royal Society. Appearing at venues across the UK in February and March to launch her latest book Crypt, Professor Alice Roberts is a beacon of inspiration and knowledge, making her the perfect guide for a day celebrating healthcare excellence.

About the Awards

The national awards for the healthcare workforce, Our Health Heroes recognises and honours the hard work carried out daily by thousands of staff across the UK.
Nearly half of the healthcare workforce is made up of support staff who play a vital role in the delivery of patient care, and improving the lives of the communities they serve. The awards are a perfect opportunity to celebrate their contributions.

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Some of our previous winners

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