National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence Shared Learning Award (2011) – ‘Highly commended’ for the development and implementation of the ‘ABC’ commissioning for outcomes model.
John Carson* Award (2008) - For the work as Respiratory Lead and Commissioner of Respiratory services for Liverpool Primary Care Trust (2004-2008).
NHS Alliance Acorn Award (2008) – ‘Highly Commended’ for service re-design of a paediatric asthma care pathway and IT template with Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
Allied Health Professional and Health Scientist Award (2005) – Winner of the ‘Innovation in patient care or clinical services’ category for a commissioned community and tertiary based spirometry service.
Raven/Clay Respiratory Nursing Award (Nurse of the Year) (1998) - For the Innovation, development, implementation and management of the successful ACTRITE service.
3M/Nursing Times Award (1998) - For the Innovation, development, implementation and management of the successful ACTRITE service.
Shortlisted Liverpool Primary Care Trust (2009) - Shortlisted for the award for Creativity and Innovation for the Health outcome ‘6 steps’ management approach of COPD in primary care.
* About John Carson
John Carson, who passed away in 1994, was a man of the people, respected throughout Liverpool for his voluntary work; trustworthy, honest and principled he epitomised everything good about community spirit.
Prior to his death John was the Chairperson of the Community Health Council and spear headed numerous campaigns. As well as his involvement in health issues John was a member of Highfield Tenants Association, Chairperson of Old Swan Community Council and had a leading role in the regions Amateur Boxing Association.
