Brilliant Beth is our first DAISY Award winner at our Children's
A family got in touch to offer praise and thanks for the “exceptional care” their daughter received following a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia earlier this year. From the moment, they arrived on the ward via our Emergency Department they felt supported.
However, Beth stood out. Described as their ‘sunshine on a rainy day”, she listened to their concerns and alleviated any fear their daughter had with a cuddle or hold of a hand. This compassion was on top of the skilled professionalism Beth always exhibited.
The emotional nomination tells of how Beth strives to be “great at her job” – always wanting to make a difference, no matter how big or small, for those she cares for.
“When you watch your three-year-old daughter being injected with her first round of chemotherapy and the nurse places her hand on your daughter’s and explains, don’t be scared, this is going to fight all of those baddies in your blood. It’s a memory that will never fade."
“She didn’t have to say that. She didn’t need to emotionally support with that hand being held or kind words being said as we, her parents, were there. However, Beth saw a family torn apart and stepped up to support all of us and get the job done.”
There was a time during chemotherapy when her young patient didn’t want to drink fluids.
“Beth got her drinking again, smiling again and eradicated her fear of hospitals.
She deserves the world and more and we always look forward to seeing her. We are exceptionally lucky to have you.”
Congratulations Beth on being one of our first DAISY winners and thank you to the family for such a wonderful and heartfelt nomination.