I am honoured to nominate Marta and Darren from the Moving and Handling team for the DAISY Award for their outstanding contribution to a life-saving incident in one of the Trust's satellite units.

They had visited the area primarily to facilitate and conduct a scheduled Moving and Handling audit. However, upon entering the department, Marta and Darren noticed a patient who became critically unwell. Demonstrating exceptional situational awareness, they quickly assessed the patient’s condition and, moments later, witnessed the patient go into cardiac arrest. Without hesitation, Marta and Darren took decisive action. Using their expertise and calm professionalism, they coordinated with the staff present to safely lower the patient to the ground, ensuring no further harm. They immediately initiated chest compressions, performing effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Despite the challenges posed by the department's limited manpower that day, their swift intervention, teamwork, and adherence to life-saving protocols were instrumental in resuscitating the patient before emergency medical teams arrived.

Thanks to their life-saving efforts, the patient regained consciousness, providing precious additional time for the patient to be with their loved ones. Although the patient sadly passed away a few days later due to their deteriorating condition, Marta and Darren’s actions allowed the patient to bid farewell to their family—a deeply meaningful and invaluable gift in their final days. This extraordinary incident underscores Marta and Darren’s technical skills, dedication to patient safety, and respect for human dignity. Their heroic response embodies the essence of the DAISY Award and deserves the highest recognition.