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Disability rights activist becomes MBE in Windsor Castle ceremony

By Sam Hall, Reporter11th October 2023News Northern Ireland

A disability rights activist has called for environmentalism to be more inclusionary after she became an MBE at Windsor Castle. Michaela Hollywood (pictured), who is deputy chief executive of the

Chief scientific adviser says it’s ‘disappointing’ Government officials did not stick to Covid rules

By Helen William, Reporter7th June 2022News England

The Government’s chief scientific adviser has said it is “disappointing” that Downing Street and Whitehall officials did not stick to the rules aimed at preventing Covid. Sir Patrick Vallance, 62,

Deborah James to receive damehood as Bowelbabe Fund breaks £4m mark for cancer research

By Ellie Iorizzo and Alex Green, Reporters13th May 2022News England

Podcast host Deborah James has reached the £4 million mark for her cancer research fundraising initiative. The 40-year-old, known online as Bowel Babe after campaigning to raise awareness of the

Woman whose charity helped 500,000 Afghan children receives honorary degree at daughter’s graduation

By Alistair Mason, Reporter13th April 2022Education & Training

A woman whose charity work helped more than 500,000 Afghan children has been given an honorary degree at her daughter’s graduation ceremony. Dr Sarah Fane set up Afghan Connection in

Engage: My OBE is for younger self who overcame ‘dehumanising’ time in care – Lemn Sissay

By Helen William, Reporter16th March 2022Engage

Poet Lemn Sissay says he felt obliged to accept his OBE because the award honours his younger self who overcame a “dehumanising” time in care. Mr Sissay detailed his experiences

Edinburgh healthcare worker who helped tackle HIV epidemic up for lifetime contribution award

By The Press Association17th January 2022News Scotland

A healthcare worker credited with helping to turn the tide of Edinburgh’s HIV epidemic in the 1980s has been nominated for a lifetime contribution award. Colleagues who nominated James Shanley

Marcus Rashford dedicates MBE to mother and vows to continue campaign to feed children

By Tony Jones, Reporter9th November 2021News England

Football star Marcus Rashford dedicated his MBE to his mother as he vowed there is more to come in his campaign to help disadvantaged children. The England and Manchester United

Esther Rantzen pays tribute to Childline and Silver Line teams after Women of the Year honour

By Naomi Clarke, Reporter11th October 2021News England

Dame Esther Rantzen hailed “the work, the commitment, and the passion” of the volunteers and staff of the charities she set up after being honoured at the Women of the

Awards that recognise notable achievement in Welsh care sector now open for entries

By Laura McKellar, Reporter17th September 2021News Wales

Social Care Wales are now welcoming applications for the 2022 Accolades, the awards that recognise, celebrate and share notable work in social work, social care and childcare, play and early

‘Stuff that dreams are made of’ says care home manager awarded MBE for work with vulnerable children

By Helen William, Reporter8th July 2021News England

A local coronavirus hero who has been given an MBE for helping vulnerable children during the pandemic feels he has already been rewarded “through the progression and development” of the

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Disability rights activist becomes MBE in Windsor Castle ceremony

Chief scientific adviser says it’s ‘disappointing’ Government officials did not stick to Covid rules

Deborah James to receive damehood as Bowelbabe Fund breaks £4m mark for cancer research

Woman whose charity helped 500,000 Afghan children receives honorary degree at daughter’s graduation

Engage: My OBE is for younger self who overcame ‘dehumanising’ time in care – Lemn Sissay

Edinburgh healthcare worker who helped tackle HIV epidemic up for lifetime contribution award

Marcus Rashford dedicates MBE to mother and vows to continue campaign to feed children

Esther Rantzen pays tribute to Childline and Silver Line teams after Women of the Year honour

‘Stuff that dreams are made of’ says care home manager awarded MBE for work with vulnerable children

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Tag: Awards

Disability rights activist becomes MBE in Windsor Castle ceremony

Chief scientific adviser says it’s ‘disappointing’ Government officials did not stick to Covid rules

Deborah James to receive damehood as Bowelbabe Fund breaks £4m mark for cancer research

Woman whose charity helped 500,000 Afghan children receives honorary degree at daughter’s graduation

Engage: My OBE is for younger self who overcame ‘dehumanising’ time in care – Lemn Sissay

Edinburgh healthcare worker who helped tackle HIV epidemic up for lifetime contribution award

Marcus Rashford dedicates MBE to mother and vows to continue campaign to feed children

Esther Rantzen pays tribute to Childline and Silver Line teams after Women of the Year honour

Awards that recognise notable achievement in Welsh care sector now open for entries

‘Stuff that dreams are made of’ says care home manager awarded MBE for work with vulnerable children