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).

The accolade recognises the exceptional commitment of Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) to health and safety excellence in the workplace, including its proactive approach to accident prevention.

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.

Managing director Damon Kent 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.”

Presentation of the RoSPA Gold Award to Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management.

placeholder image — Presentation of the RoSPA Gold Award to Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management.

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.

Health and safety sit at the heart of NHFM’s strategy, underpinned by strong leadership and active employee engagement, and it remains steadfast in its mission to ensure that every employee, contractor and visitor goes home safe and well every single day.

Chief operating officer Brian Cowan 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.”