At Barts Health NHS Trust, the UK’s first black Director of Midwifery, Dr Gloria Rowland was awarded an MBE. She trained as a nurse and midwife in Nigeria before coming to the UK.

Diabetes nurse consultant Anne Claydon was awarded an Order of the British Empire medal (BEM) , and Becky Platt, advanced clinical practitioner, became a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) in the Overseas and International List for services to Humanitarian Response. Wendy Olayiwola, Senior Midwifery Manager and site lead of the BME Network at Newham Hospital also received a BEM.

Barts Group Chief Executive Alwen Williams became a Dame in recognition of her work since taking up the post five years ago.

At East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) Debbie Buck, Clinical Practice Lead, received a BEM for services to mental health nursing, particularly during the COVID-19 response.

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