The 2025 New Year Honours list has recognized numerous NHS professionals for their exceptional contributions to healthcare. NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard commended the honorees for their dedication during a challenging year marked by record demand and the introduction of innovations like personalized cancer vaccines and enhanced NHS App features.
Notable honorees include:
- John Stewart, NHS National Director of Specialised Commissioning, awarded a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for overseeing a £25 billion portfolio of specialized services and initiatives such as the Cancer Drugs Fund, benefiting over 100,000 patients since 2016.
- Professor Stephanie Amiel, Honorary Consultant in Diabetes at King’s College Hospital, received a Damehood for services to people living with diabetes, including introducing islet transplantation to the NHS.
- Professor Nicholas Linker, former National Clinical Director for Heart Disease at NHS England, was awarded an MBE for services to people with heart disease.
- Joe Harrison, Chief Executive of Milton Keynes University Hospital and National Director for Digital Cith a CBE for services to healthcare, notably overseeing the development of the NHS App.
- Professor Safa Al-Sarraj, Consultant Neuropathologist at King’s College Hospital, received an award fo neuropathology.
These recognitions highlight the significant impact of NHS staff in advancing patient care and medical innovation across the UK.
NHS Staff Honored in 2025 New Year Honours List
