10 December 2025

CNWL has recognised the outstanding achievements of its Allied Health Professionals, Psychological Professions, Social Workers, Peer Workers and Clinical Support staff at the Therapies Awards 2025, held on Thursday 4 December at Trust Headquarters.

The annual event shines a spotlight on individuals and teams who demonstrate exceptional commitment to patient care, innovation, leadership and partnership working.

This year’s awards highlighted contributions from across the Trust:

Winner: Marissa McDonagh, Assistant Psychologist – Psychology, Collingham
Runner Up: Alona Karpenko, Assistant Practitioner – Ealing Podiatry

Finalists included: Alana Cooper, Alona Karpenko, Eleanor McGing, Lorraine Mangan, Lydia Hook and Rachel Childe.

 

Winner: Nicola MacKinnon, Home 1st Inpatient Therapy – Milton Keynes
Runner Up: Rhiann Cronin, Brent Mental Health Support Team

Finalists included: Bhavani Atmakur, Bhajan Jassell, Nicola MacKinnon, Rhiann Cronin and Stephanie Brooks.

Winner: CNWL Arts in Health
Joint Runners Up: Brent Community Psychology Project & Ealing MSK Service

Finalists also included: Antonella Giornetti, Sima Vyas and Taffy Tapfuma.

Winner: Oscar Patton-Lyons, Hillingdon Community Mental Health Team
Runner Up: Sophie Foster, Young Adult Peer Support Workers

Finalists also included: Hannah Cassidy-Matthews, Marianne Farmer and Rashaun Pacquette.

Winner: Ryan Heywood, Paramedic – HMP High Down
Runner Up: Tamsin Duggie, Speech & Language Therapist – St Charles Mental Health Unit

Finalists included: Emma St John, Gaurang Pattni, Geisha DeMello, Jamila Lewis, Sue Potter and Jilsa Dennis.

Winner: Sumeera Malhotra, Podiatry Team Lead – Hillingdon
Runner Up: Kricia Lewis, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist – St Pancras Rehabilitation Unit

Finalists included: Amber Bryant, Ashima Sharma, Bhavani Atmakur, Dr Angela Byrne, Elizabeth Poultney and Tallis Murphy.

Winner: CAMHS Adolescent Community Treatment Service (ACTS)
Runner Up: Ealing Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Finalists also included: Camden Rapid Access Services Therapy Team, Ealing Adult SLT, Harrow Community Learning Disability Team and the HMP Aylesbury Wellbeing Team.

A huge congratulations to all those recognised. Your dedication, compassion and leadership continue to shape outstanding care across CNWL. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the celebration.

CNWL congratulates all nominees, finalists and winners for their continued commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate and inclusive care. Their achievements reflect the dedication and expertise that strengthen services across the Trust.