Huge congratulations to Michelle Guthrie, Health Improvement Senior, from the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Mental Health Improvement Team, hosted by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). Michelle was recently shortlisted for a national Global Women in Healthcare Award.

Michelle was a finalist in ‘The Outstanding Leader Award: Supporting other Women in their Healthcare Careers’ category, for her role in the NHSGGC Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Network and her team’s significant contribution to translating evidence into practice for their Black and Minority Ethnic Perinatal Mental Health Research.

The awards recognise the value of women in all roles who contribute to better health within their communities and beyond and celebrate professionals, who are dedicated to their work in health and healthcare and strive for excellence.  

Run by the healthcare charity, EMMS International, in partnership with the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, the awards marked International Women’s Day 2024 on 8 March and celebrated the global impact of women working in healthcare. They received nominations from across the world, which were considered by a prestigious judging panel. More information is available on the shortlist and winners.

Michelle, was delighted to be nominated and shortlisted. She said: “Wow, just wow, I’m truly lost for words. I know it's a cliché but to be nominated for this award is a huge honour in itself, and to be shortlisted with what can only be described as a truly inspiring group of women from across the globe is just mind blowing. I’m feeling extremely humbled that someone somewhere has taken the time put me forward for this award and sees the perinatal and infant mental health work of our team worthy of recognition. Finally, I would like to say a big thank you to all our colleagues and partners who continue to invest their time and support our NHSGGC Perinatal and Infant Mental Health network.”

Heather Sloan, Health Improvement Lead, Mental Health said: “I’m extremely proud of Michelle who is a valued team member and who has worked tirelessly to ‘grow’ the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health network. The nomination is a testimony to the high esteem in which Michelle is held by network members. The network is an example of good practice and brings together our perinatal and infant mental health clinical staff and Third sector partners who together make a difference for women and their families in those crucial times during pregnancy, birth and beyond. Michelle is the ‘glue’ who keeps the network as vibrant as it is.  Well done, Michelle.”