East Kent Hospitals | South East

Deal Ward, The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate led by ward manager Stacey Perry have been awarded regional winners in the category nursing and midwifery in the NHS parliamentary awards 2022 and have therefore been shortlisted for the national award.

Stacey made many changes when she became ward manager on Deal ward to improve patient care this included looking at why there was a high rate in patient falls this helped us make changes as a team to reduce falls. Our falls have been reduced by over 50% and therefore reduced harm to patients. The team ensure there is a nurse present in patient areas at all times to observe and assist to provide care quickly when needed. The team have also made improvements to reduce medical emergency calls by early recognition and escalation of deteriorating patients. The team are happy and the ward is a positive environment for both patients and staff.

Nominated by: Rt Hon Sir Roger Gale MP