Congratulations Dibyaa! Doing us proud at the Pride of Reading awards

Huge congratulations are in order for Dibyaa Maharjan a member of staff in our Acute Stroke Unit who picked up the Healthcare Worker of the Year award at Pride of Reading celebrations on Friday. 

Dibyaa joined the Trust during the pandemic and the colleague who nominated her said, "Dibyaa is the lynchpin of our team. She lives our Trust’s values every day, with her compassion extending to patients, peers and colleagues alike. She consistently brings kindness, empathy, and professionalism to everything she does.

Alongside this they noted that "Dibyaa always goes the extra mile to make sure patients receive the highest quality care. I recall an elderly stroke patient with severe hearing impairment who had never been assessed or provided with hearing aids. His recovery was significantly hindered by his inability to hear and engage with rehabilitation. Dibyaa recognised that waiting for a routine audiology assessment was not in his best interest, particularly as his physical disability prevented him from attending clinic. She personally contacted the audiology department and sourced a specialised hearing device with a microphone. Her compassionate intervention greatly improved his ability to engage with rehabilitation and enhanced his recovery.

"She has also been an angel in the stroke unit for patients from Reading’s large Nepalese community. Many older adults face language barriers that affect their ability to communicate with healthcare professionals, even with translation services. This becomes especially difficult when families are facing severe illness or end-of-life situations. On countless occasions, I have seen Dibyaa go out of her way to speak with patients and their relatives in their own language, providing comfort and reassurance during the most difficult of times. Her presence brings dignity and comfort when it is needed most."

Huge congratulations Dibyaa on this well-deserved awards, you are a credit to the Trust!