13 October 2015
NHS Borders ‘Small Changes, Big Difference’ campaign received national recognition by achieving a ‘highly commended’ award at the E Health Insider (EHI) 2015 Awards for “Best use of social media to deliver a health campaign”.
‘Small Changes, Big Difference’ was launched on 30th October 2014 and has been encouraging people and businesses across the Borders to make small changes in their life and work practice that will make a big difference to their health and wellbeing.
The E Health Insider awards are the only dedicated healthcare IT award scheme in the UK.
Pippa Walls, ‘Small Changes, Big Difference’ Campaign Lead at NHS Borders said: “I am delighted that this ambitious campaign has been awarded with this accolade. It is great recognition for everyone who has supported the campaign. Thank you from the team who had a small idea and have a big ambition to get people talking and actively improving health and well-being in the Scottish Borders.’
Karen Hamilton, Non Executive Director at NHS Borders said: “This is a tremendous and well deserved achievement for NHS Borders. The commitment from our staff makes achievements like these possible and we are very proud to be part of this event.”
For more information about ‘Small Changes, Big Difference’ visit: /small-changes-big-difference
Pictured above: Pippa Walls, ‘Small Changes, Big Difference’ Campaign Lead, Karen Hamilton, Non Executive Director with Alexandra Petrie, Senior Account Manager at Dog Digital at the awards ceremony Thursday 1st October 2015.