Publish date: 22 April 2026
On National Administrative Professionals Day, we are proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible administrative colleagues who keep our Trust running smoothly. Administrative roles are the backbone of the organisation, diverse, skilled, and essential workforce.
Maria O’Brien, Chief Executive, said: “Our administrative professionals are the steady hands and calm voices that keep our Trust moving forward. Their work may often happen behind the scenes, but its impact is felt everywhere. Today we celebrate their dedication, their skill, and the vital role they play in helping our teams deliver outstanding care.”
To mark the occasion, we held an internal nomination competition for our administrative staff. Colleagues were invited to recognise and celebrate one another by sending personalised e‑cards via our Praise (a platform to engage and send electronic cards), a simple but meaningful way to say thank you.
From this celebration of appreciation, we are delighted to announce the winners:
Unsung Hero – “Behind the scenes champion”
- Anna Stanczyk, Personal assistant, corporate management
- Carol Carter, CEO Office
- Claire Townsend, Complex emotional needs (CEN) team
- Emma Moore, High-secured services executive director office
- Francis Darko, CAMHS DBT service
- Karen Spick, Financial planning & control
- Kelly Poutler, High-secured services security
- Meja Meesuwan, Learning and development
Going Above and Beyond – “Going above and beyond excellence”
- Alen Benny, FCAMHS provider collaborative
- Amani Ochieng, CAMHS – crisis service
- Amarjit Kaur, Ealing mental health services admin
- Daniel Santisi, Safeguarding team
- Debbie Matthews, West London Forensic services administration
- Gitanjali Bhattacharjee, Hounslow talking therapies team
- Gokul Unnithan, Ealing CAMHS admin
- Linda Cross, West London Forensic services administration
- Nicola Nugent, Hammersmith & Fulham talking therapies
- Rachel Jacques, High-secured services
- Sejal Patel, West London Forensic services administration
- Sofiia Kravets, Clayponds hospital
- Tracy Bridges, Clayponds Hospital
- Victoria Gombya, High-secured services administration manager
Team Player Excellence – “Collaboration champion”
- Kulvinder Sondh, West London Forensic services administration
- Ravisankar Rathan, Ealing CAMHS admin
- Sweeney Pereira, Ealing CAMHS admin
These individuals were recognised at our virtual Admin Appreciation Lounge, where colleagues from across the Trust came together to celebrate their achievements.
Today, and every day, we recognise the secretaries, assistants, receptionists, coordinators, and all administrative colleagues who keep the Trust operating efficiently and compassionately. Their work is essential, often behind the scenes, and makes a real difference to our teams and to the people we serve.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to every administrative professional across the Trust. Your dedication, skill, and commitment are truly appreciated.