In September 2025, 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 September winners were Emily Pryke, Irwin Vincent Duria, Philip Chacko, Sara Almeida and Shannon Sim.
Emily Pryke, Deputy Sister in Cardiology
Emily has worked at Royal Papworth for nearly five years. She was recognised by a colleague for helping to maintain patient flow and for her positivity, dedication and strong work ethic.
Congratulations Emily, how does it feel to be a Laudit winner?
“I feel extremely grateful to win, it reflects the support and teamwork of our team.”
What was your first ever job?
“I worked in a garden centre cafe.”
What do you like most about working at Royal Papworth?
“Royal Papworth has provided me with an amazing skill set but also the chance to meet some amazing people from different backgrounds and careers who I love working alongside.”
What’s your greatest accomplishment?
“My six-year long distance relationship over the COVID-19 period, leading to our upcoming wedding!”
What’s your favourite hobby?
“As most of my colleagues will know, I love baking, specifically brownies!”
What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?
“Treat others as you’d like to be treated!”
What’s something that recently made you smile?
“Spending more time with my amazing friends and family and new baby nephew.”
Emily Pryke
Irwin Vincent Duria, Healthcare Support Worker
Irwin has worked at Royal Papworth for nine years. He was praised for demonstrating proactivity, professionalism, and a positive attitude in every task and interaction with colleagues and patients.
Congratulations Irwin, how does it feel to be a Laudit winner?
“I feel very happy and proud to be recognised. It’s rewarding to know that my work and effort are appreciated.”
What was your first ever job?
“My first job was in healthcare, working in a nursing home.”
What’s been the highlight of your career so far?
“Being part of such a dedicated and caring team on 4 South has been a real highlight. Supporting patients and learning every day has been very fulfilling - it’s a great team!”
Who inspires you?
“My colleagues inspire me - their professionalism and compassion motivate me to do my best.”
What’s something you’d like to get better at?
“I’d like to continue improving my clinical knowledge and skills to provide even better patient care. I’m passionate about developing my career further and hope to become a nurse in the future so I can make an even greater difference to patients’ lives.”
What’s something your colleagues don’t know about you?
“I’m a big tennis fan and enjoy playing whenever I get the chance!”
What’s your favourite hobby?
“Playing basketball and staying active!”
Irwin Vincent Duria
Philip Chacko, Senior Radiographer
Philip has worked at Royal Papworth for eight years. He was recognised by a colleague on behalf of a grateful patient who had undergone an ablation procedure and commended Philip and his team for their excellent care.
Congratulations Philip, how does it feel to be a Laudit winner?
“I was truly overwhelmed when I found out. Thank you for recognising the work we do.”
What was the last thing you completed that you’re proud of?
“I often treat patients with claustrophobia and needle phobia. Since CT scans are essential, some patients are too scared, requiring a lot of reassurance and time to persuade them. I feel proud when they agree to proceed.”
What's your favourite book, film, or TV show?
“Action thriller movies are my favourite.”
Where’s the most interesting place you've travelled to?
“Switzerland.”
What’s something people don’t know about you?
“I enjoy being a percussion drummer.”
Who inspires you?
“My mother who thrived to bring me up as a widow.”
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
“Watching food and travel vlogs.”
Philip Chacko
Sara Almeida, Lead Resuscitation Officer
Sara has worked at Royal Papworth for just over a year. Prior to this role, she worked in the ambulance service for seven years as a frontline paramedic. Sara was praised, along with her colleagues, for their swift teamwork, compassion, and support in promptly notifying delegates about an urgent error in mandatory training dates.
Congratulations Sara, how does it feel to be a Laudit winner?
“It feels lovely to be recognised by colleagues. It’s wonderful to know the work we do is valued.”
What’s been the highlight of your career so far?
“Being able to put all my training and experience into practice to bring my dad home and care for him during the last few weeks of his life.”
What’s something you’d like to get better at?
“Surfing! I've been learning for five years but it's not easy to get better at it when you're only practising riding the waves a few seconds at a time.”
Who inspires you?
“I’m inspired by people who lift everyone around them. Those who bring out the best in others. I’m always observing how they do this and try to replicate it in my own life.”
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve done?
“After finishing university in 2013, I went on a road trip with two friends. We had one rule: we weren’t allowed to book any accommodation. Instead, we had to strike up conversations with strangers and see if we could get invited to stay with them. We had a tent as a back-up plan, but I’m pleased to say we didn’t have to use it once!”
What’s something you admire about the people in your team?
“I admire the drive within the clinical education team to always push themselves to be better educators. They’re flexible and adaptable, always striving to do what’s best for the learners we support.”
What’s something that recently made you smile?
“I’ve recently adopted a three-year-old mixed-breed dog (I call him a “cocktail dog”) who constantly makes me smile. He insists on cuddling up as close as possible, even at the most awkward times, like resting his face on my hand while I’m changing gears or sitting on my feet while I’m cooking.”
Sara Almeida
Shannon Sim, Interim Speech and Language Therapy Critical Care Lead
Shannon has worked at Royal Papworth for six years. She was recognised for showing exceptional support when the team was short-staffed and for calling a colleague to check on their wellbeing as they were heading home.
Congratulations Shannon, how does it feel to be a Laudit winner?
“Very unexpected and a lovely surprise!”
What do you like most about working at Royal Papworth?
“The family feel and ability to work so collaboratively with other teams for the good of the patient - Royal Papworth is like no other.”
What’s your greatest accomplishment?
“Successfully interviewing for my current role whilst on maternity leave with a teething and non-sleeping six-month-old!”
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
“Definitely an early bird!”
What’s your favourite book, film, or TV show?
“Married At First Sight is my guilty pleasure!”
What’s something you admire about the people in your team?
“Their ongoing resilience.”
What’s the most interesting place you’ve travelled to?
“The Maldives for my honeymoon.”
Shannon Sim