In February 2026, Royal Papworth staff sent 312 Laudits to celebrate the everyday extraordinary achievements of their colleagues.
Our award-winning positive incident reporting platform, Laudit, allows our people to send positive feedback to one another in just a few simple clicks.
Everyone who receives a Laudit is automatically entered into a monthly draw and five winners are selected at random.
Our February winners were Clare Cox, Davini Tulsie, Dr Luke Williams, Shamiso Dende and Simeon Linger.
Clare Cox, Cystic Fibrosis Specialist Pharmacist
Clare has been part of our Royal Papworth family for 25 years. She was praised for staying late to dispense emergency medication for an oncology patient.
Clare Cox
Congratulations Clare, how does it feel to be a Laudit winner?
“Slightly embarrassing but good! I was just doing my job and would always put patients first.”
What do you like most about working at Royal Papworth?
“The amazing people that work here.”
What motivates you?
“I’m always striving to make a positive impact in our patients’ lives.”
What was your first ever job?
“Helping my dad out in the family toy shop as soon as I could see over the counter or pick stock!”
What do you admire about the people in your team?
“I admire their positivity, enthusiasm, the way they look out for each other, and their work ethic. Their collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach ensures that all points of view are valued and considered, leading to collaboration with patients to best achieve their desired outcome.”
Do you have any hobbies?
“Yes, walking, reading, travelling and learning Japanese for my upcoming holiday.”
Who’s your biggest role model?
“My cousin Anna Joshua (Deputy Director of Pharmacy, Commissioning and Transformation at NHS England) who steered me towards pharmacy as a career when I was a young teenager trying to work out what to do with my life.”
What’s one skill you’ve always wanted to learn?
“To fly!”
What’s something you’re looking forward to and why?
“My upcoming holiday to Japan - a bucket list destination for my 25th wedding anniversary. I’m looking forward to immersing myself in a totally different culture and all that entails!”
Davini Tulsie, Anaesthetic Practitioner
Davini has worked at Royal Papworth for three years, firstly as a scrub nurse and now as an anaesthetic practitioner. He was recognised for delivering defibrillator training across the hospital, which helped to increase colleagues’ confidence in using the new equipment.
Davini Tulsie with chief executive, Eilish Midlane
Congratulations Davini, how does it feel to be a Laudit winner?
“I feel very honoured to be recognised by my colleagues for supporting the education team and the Trust as we transition to a new, critical piece of equipment. However, this Herculean effort wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and collaboration of the entire trainer cohort and our education team.”
What do you like most about working at Royal Papworth?
“What I value most about working here is seeing the difference we make and being able to help change the lives of so many patients and their families.”
What was your first ever job?
“I was a nurse working on a surgical unit.”
What are you most looking forward to?
“Seeing and spending time with my family this year.”
Dr Luke Williams, Cardiothoracic Surgery Trainee (Registrar)
Luke has worked at Royal Papworth since 2019. He was commended for delivering an outstanding grand round presentation on ECMO (extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation), which is a form of life-support that we offer to patients with the most severe forms of heart and lung failure. The presentation sparked excellent discussion and reached a record audience of 61 attendees.
Dr Luke Williams with chief executive, Eilish Midlane
Congratulations Luke, how does it feel to be a Laudit winner?
“It’s lovely to have my efforts recognised, especially with something like this, which is not necessarily part of my routine work.”
What do you like most about working at Royal Papworth?
“The people I work with and the high-quality care that we give. There are things we can do here that can’t be done elsewhere and I love being part of a team that’s at the cutting edge of surgical treatment.”
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve done?
“Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.”
What was your first ever job?
“I worked in a bar.”
What’s the last thing you completed that you’re proud of?
“An academic paper that was published in The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation.”
Do you have a favourite book, film or TV show?
“My favourite book is The Citadel by AJ Cronin. It’s one of the reasons I got into medicine, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone thinking of a career in medicine.”
What motivates you?
“A desire to deliver technical excellence and high-quality care, as well as a desire to make my family proud.”
What do you admire about the people in your team?
“The amazing things that they’re capable of doing under immense pressure, when the stakes couldn’t be higher.”
Do you have any hobbies?
“Rugby and golf, although I don't have time for either anymore with two young kids!”
Who’s your biggest role model?
“My father.”
Shamiso Dende, Theatre Scrub Practitioner
Shamiso has been part of our Royal Papworth family since 2022. She was recognised for supporting a BBC-filmed double lung transplant, which helped to raise awareness of organ donation and promote transparency through national media coverage.
Shamiso Dende with chief executive, Eilish Midlane
Congratulations Shamiso, how does it feel to be a Laudit winner?
“I feel deeply honoured and humbled by this recognition.”
What do you like most about working at Royal Papworth?
“The teamwork. Staff are hard-working and put patients at the centre of everything they do. I also love the deeply rewarding experience of working in a hospital that’s recognised as a world leading specialist centre for heart and lung care.”
Who inspires you?
“Seeing patients walking out of hospital and returning to their families after being critically ill really inspired me to be a scrub practitioner.”
What’s your ideal holiday: beach, city, mountains, or something else?
“My favourite beach is Clacton-on-Sea because of its vibe, activities and the deep waves of the ocean.”
What’s the last thing you completed that you’re proud of?
“I'm proud of the recent lung transplants I did which led to me being recognised as a Laudit winner. Doing the procedure under camera never made me nervous; instead, it strengthened my focus on patient safety.”
What do you admire about the people in your team?
“There is a strong spirit of teamwork among staff. The team’s commitment and hard work make me really proud to work alongside them. Even during complex or difficult cases, there is a sense of calm and composure, with everyone focused on patient safety.”
If you could travel back in time, where would you go?
“I’d like to revisit the key historical moments that have expanded our understanding of where we come from, especially through breakthroughs in heart and lung transplants and cardiothoracic surgery.”
Do you have a favourite book, film or TV show?
“I love to watch medical dramas and movies whenever I get the chance.”
Simeon Linger, Patient Catering Assistant
Simeon has worked at Royal Papworth for three years. He was commended for his compassion and dedication during a particularly busy shift. He ensured patients were well cared for, worked closely with nurses to coordinate meal needs, and stayed late to support patient care.
Simeon Linger
Congratulations Simeon, how does it feel to be a Laudit winner?
“I’ve been fortunate to receive a number of Laudits and I always feel incredibly proud. It's great to feel recognised and valued.”
What do you like most about working at Royal Papworth?
“I enjoy working at the hospital because of its fantastic reputation and I found out early on how my role can make such a difference to a patient’s day.”
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
“I'm a night owl who would like to get better at getting up early!”
Do you have any hobbies?
“I'm an avid runner and do judo. I also have a passion for leather work and craft wallets, belts and bags.”
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
"Spend a little, save a little.”