Dr Mike Coats Wins People Choice Award

That the Parliament congratulates Dr Mike Coats, clinical director of NHS Lanarkshire’s Out of Hours Service, which is based at Douglas Street in Hamilton, on being named the inaugural recipient of NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards’ People’s Choice Award; understands that this award was determined by public vote, reflecting the esteem in which Dr Coats is held by both patients and colleagues; recognises his kindness, compassion and commitment to ensuring that colleagues feel supported, valued and understood; commends his outstanding leadership and contribution to the delivery of high-quality out-of-hours healthcare services across Lanarkshire, and thanks Dr Coats for his dedication to patient care and to supporting the wider NHS workforce.