Patients from Norfolk's largest hospital are being urged to help it recognise the efforts of its staff for its annual awards ceremony.

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is inviting patients to nominate a healthcare professional or team who has gone the extra mile for them through their care.

Patients can nominate any nurse, doctor, midwife, therapist, receptionist or other hospital worker for the Patient Choice Award categories.

The annual awards aim to recognise staff members who go above and beyond the call of duty and offer exceptional care and kindness to staff members.

Each year, one individual and one team are chosen for their

Last year, the Patient Choice Award was won by consultant Anna Haestier and the team was scooped by acute oncology.

Eastern Daily Press: NNUH conultant Anna Haestier, who won last year's Patient Choice Award

Tom Spink, the hospital's chairman, said: "Our staff work consistently with dedication, expertise and compassion.

"I'm so pleased that the staff awards give us the chance to recognise our amazing staff who strive every day to deliver excellent care."

To nominate an individual or team, visit staff-awards-nnuh.org.uk.

Nominations close on Friday, May 31.