Charities and sponsors celebrate outstanding NHS staff
04 August 2026
Extraordinary NHS workers and volunteers from across St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) will once again be recognised at the 2026 gesh CARE Awards.
The awards, which celebrate the outstanding teams and people who go above and beyond every day, are made possible entirely through charitable funding and sponsorship, ensuring that no NHS money is spent on the event.
We're delighted to once again support the gesh CARE Awards alongside our colleagues at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity, welcoming back a fantastic line-up of sponsors and several organisations supporting the awards for the very first time.
Russell Cawberry returns for a second-year running. Robert Layzell, Business Development Manager said “We are excited to be continuing our support for gesh through sponsoring the awards. Last year it was incredible to see so many teams and individuals be recognised and celebrated, and we can’t wait to see even more this year.”
Joining our sponsor line-up for the first time is Ergea Ltd, a leading provider of managed healthcare equipment services. Through their work with NHS hospitals, Ergea helps deliver innovative technology that supports outstanding care.
As a provider of security services across healthcare settings, Assist Security also joins us as a new sponsor for 2026, as they continue to help create a safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff. We are incredibly proud that our own gesh Security Teams won the behind-the-scenes award in 2024, making their sponsorship particularly fitting.
The 2026 gesh CARE Awards promises to be our most memorable yet. Guests can look forward to an evening of celebration, inspiration and a very special host to be announced. While we’re keeping their identity ‘under a cloak’ for a little longer, let’s just say they are no stranger to the NHS.
Katy Vaughan, CEO of St George’s Hospital Charity, added: “We are proud to support the celebration and recognition of our incredible NHS staff and look forward to an unforgettable evening with all involved.”
All 18,000 colleagues across the Group are eligible for an award, not just those in clinical roles. From doctors, nurses and therapists, to healthcare assistants, receptionists, porters, cleaners, administrators, volunteers and countless others behind the scenes, the awards recognise the vital contribution every colleague makes to delivering outstanding care.
The winners will be announced on 23 September at a special ceremony at the iconic Kia Oval.
