Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM), the estates and facilities subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, has been awarded the highly esteemed RoSPA Gold Award by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), recognising its exceptional commitment to health and safety excellence in the workplace. 
This distinguished honour celebrates NHFM’s proactive approach to accident prevention and its success in fostering a robust, safety-first culture. The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards are among the most respected international accolades in the field, attracting entries from organisations across industries and continents. The Gold Award specifically recognises sustained dedication to embedding effective safety systems and practices that protect people from harm.
Damon Kent, Managing Director of Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, said: “We are incredibly proud to receive this award. It reflects the unwavering commitment, vigilance, and care our team demonstrates towards safety every single day.”
Health and safety sit at the heart of NHFM’s strategy, underpinned by strong leadership and active employee engagement. The organisation has implemented a comprehensive training programme that empowers senior managers, line managers, and supervisors to lead by example and uphold the highest standards of safety across all operations.
Brian Cowan, Chief Operating Officer at NHFM, added: “Health and safety isn’t simply a compliance requirement for us—it’s an integral part of who we are and how we work. This recognition from RoSPA motivates us to keep pushing boundaries and continuously improve.”
As NHFM celebrates this remarkable achievement, it remains steadfast in its mission to ensure that every employee, contractor, and visitor goes home safe and well—every day.
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