Trust success at the Royal College of Psychiatrist (RCPsych) Awards 2024
Date added: 21 November 2024
On Thursday 7 November the RCPsych Awards 2024 took place to recognise individuals and teams who have played a significant role in the treatment and care of individuals with a mental health illness.
At this year’s award ceremony, colleagues from across the trust were recognised for the outstanding work they do.
The winners were:
Dr Rachel Daly (Consultant in the Acute Directorate)
Psychiatric Educator of the Year
The judges said: “Dr Rachel Daly is a transformational leader who has significantly improved quality of medical education in the region. The panel was particularly impressed by the depth and breadth of her achievements.
"Dr Daly's dedication to fostering a supportive and innovative learning environment has empowered medical students and doctors of all grades to reach their full potential and has helped to improve quality of local services.”
Dr Asif Mehdi Bachlani (former Non-Executive Director)
Psychiatrist of the Year
The judges said: “Dr Bachlani’s work is full of examples of all round excellence as a curious, innovative clinician, status quo challenger, stigma fighter and data driven population level change maker.
"His ability to ignite the passion and nurture curiosity in others is most impressive.”
Kent and Medway NHS Mental Health of Learning Disability (MHLD) Team (North Kent Directorate)
Psychiatric Team of the Year: Intellectual Disability
MHLD North Kent is a multi-disciplinary team that provides mental health support for individuals with intellectual disability. They aspire to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual disability and Mental Health problems with their specialist knowledge and in partnership with all providers for people in Kent and Medway.
They are quality-driven and the people they support are at the centre of everything they do.
The judges were impressed with the team’s good leadership, their teamwork and their use of resources. This was done in a holistic manner for the benefit of the patients we serve.
We would like to congratulate all the winners on this fantastic achievement.
For more information on the awards please visit the RCPsych Awards 2024 website.
