Honours for wound healing specialists

The founders and leaders of Bradford's Wound Healing Unit have won two prestigious awards in recognition of their work and achievements.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Aug 2010, 15:25 BST
Updated 11th Aug 2010, 15:26 BST

The key contributions of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust husband and wife team, Peter and Kath Vowden, were honoured recently both regionally and nationally.

Kath received the Wounds UK Key Contribution Award for her outstanding contribution to clinical care, education and research at an event held in Birmingham.

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The award recognised her lifetime achievement in developing wound care services in Bradford and her ongoing work to develop wound care as a national and international specialty.

Peter was awarded the Medilink Yorkshire and Humberside Beacon Award at the organisation's Healthcare Business Awards 2010 held in Leeds.

The Medilink Beacon Award acknowledges the outstanding contribution of an individual to the healthcare sector and was given to Peter, an internationally acclaimed wound care specialist and vascular surgeon, for his dedication to wound care.

In their acceptance speeches, the couple acknowledged the role of the other members of the multidisciplinary wound care team and their contribution to the success of the unit, recognising the on-going support they have received from both staff and patients.

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