Stoma nurse of the year

Coloplast nurse, Claire Lowther, was recently named 'Nurse of the year' by Ostomy Lifestyle!

"Winning the award was amazing. To have patients say „we think you're the best‟ is fantastic, it's the best credit a nurse could ask for," says Claire, clinical nurse specialist.

The annual Ostomy Lifestyle Awards are given for outstanding contributions and achievements within stoma care. This year it went to Claire.  

"I love my job. Every day I feel privileged to be able to care and support individuals who are going through such major surgery. The specialist field of nursing gives me great satisfaction, this is just an added bonus. - thanks to all who voted for me"

Claire started her career as a ward nurse before becoming a sister on a colorectal ward. Five years later she became a stoma nurse and has spent the past ten years supporting people with a stoma. 

Wendy Osborn, Claire's manager, is thrilled for Claire. 

“The award called for a nurse who gives individual attention to her patients, who responds well to the needs of patients and their families, who is pro-active in their field of expertise and shows professional excellence at all time. Claire meets all of these and goes above and beyond the call of duty.

Sam Sedwill, Human Resources Director in the UK adds.

“We’re really proud to have one of our rewarded with this prestigious award," says Sam. "To be nominated by your patients to be “nurse of the year” is a great compliment and is at the heart of what it means to be a Coloplast nurse. We listen, we care and we want to make our patients’ life easier. That’s the essence and I’m proud that we’ve been recognized for it.”