'It was a delight to receive this award on behalf of the trust'

TRUST WINS AWARD FOR ITS SUPPORT OF THE CANCER AWARENESS CONNECT PROJECT

- By GAZETTE REPORTER

A CAMPAIGN that increases awareness of cancer symptoms in diverse communities was one of the big winners at the Tees Valley Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Awards.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust won the Public Sector Award for its support of the Cancer Awareness Connect project.

Dr Jonathan Ferguson, Consultant Surgeon and Cancer Lead at the trust, received the award at Kirkleatham Walled Garden.

Dr Ferguson and colleagues have been involved in promoting honest conversations and urging people to have symptoms checked as early as possible.