Balfour ‘healthcare hero’ announced as award finalist

One of the Balfour Hospital’s physiotherapy team has been shortlisted for a national accolade at the Scottish Health Awards 2011.

Lesley Platford, senior physiotherapist at the Balfour, has reached the final stages of the Quality Improvement award, alongside colleagues from NHS Grampian. The judges selected Lesley and her colleagues to celebrate the success of their pioneering rheumatology telemedicine service, which is a first of its kind in the UK.

The winners of the Scottish Health Awards 2011 will be announced at an award ceremony in Edinburgh on November 10.