PATIENTS, their families and carers are being encouraged to nominate staff or team members for an award for going the extra mile.

Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s annual staff recognition awards are for those whose everyday work is inspiring or innovative.

Nominations are invited for this year’s Patients’ Choice and Carers’ Choice awards.

The partnership provides a range of community health, mental health, learning disability and social care services to people of all ages.

Chief executive Dr Nick Broughton said: “I am proud of our staff and their achievements, and I am eager to hear from members of the public, patients, and their carers who they think deserve to be recognised.”

Nominations can be made online at www.sompar.nhs.uk/who-we-are/staff-recognition-awards.

The closing date is September 1 and the awards will be presented in November.