In August 2025, Royal Papworth staff sent 347 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 August winners were Halle Nobles, Jasmine Pantaleon, Kiaran Milligan, Linda Grantham and Michelle Barfoot.
Halle Nobles, Phlebotomist
Halle has worked at Royal Papworth for 18 months. She was recognised by a colleague for being supportive and approachable.
Congratulations Halle, how does it feel to be a Laudit winner?
“It feels really nice to be a Laudit winner, knowing that my work gets noticed and appreciated.”
What’s been the highlight of your professional life?
“Seeing the progress patients make throughout their journey at Royal Papworth.”
What would you like to achieve next?
“I’d like to continue developing within healthcare, expanding my skills and education.”
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
“Don’t let fear stop you from doing what you want to do in life.”
What’s something you admire about the people in your team?
“I admire the phlebotomy team in everything they do, they’re all very hard working, highly skilled in what they do and compassionate/caring.”
Who inspires you?
“My step-dad inspires me to get out of my comfort zone and pushes me to believe in myself.”
What do you like doing in your spare time?
“I enjoy being outdoors (going to the beach and hiking), travelling and spending time with friends/family.”
Halle Nobles with our chief executive, Eilish Midlane
Jasmine Pantaleon, Assistant Practitioner
Jasmine was praised for her resilience, collaboration and unwavering commitment to patient care and team morale.
Kiaran Milligan, Learning and Development Coordinator
Kiaran has worked at Royal Papworth for three and a half years. She was recognised for the work she’s been doing to make sure everyone’s mandatory training records are accurate.
Congratulations Kiaran, how does it feel to be a Laudit winner?
“I’m proud to be recognised and highlighted for my contribution and commitment to excellence.”
What do you like most about working at Royal Papworth?
“I enjoy helping staff with their compliance, mandatory training and creating e-learning. Knowing that my work ultimately contributes to excellent patient care is incredibly rewarding.”
What’s been the highlight of your career so far?
“Being selected to study my Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) level 5 to deepen my expertise and make a greater impact supporting staff development.”
What motivates you?
“Being competitive with myself. I set high standards and constantly push myself to do my best.”
Which of our values is most important to you and why?
“As a value compassion builds trust, strengthens relationships and creates an environment where people feel respected and empowered to do their best.”
Who inspires you?
“My parents inspire me the most. Their resilience, hard work and support has shaped the person I am today.”
What do you like doing in your spare time?
“I enjoy staying active by walking my dogs, playing padel and going to the gym.”
Kiaran Milligan with our chief executive, Eilish Midlane
Linda Grantham, receptionist
Linda has worked at Royal Papworth for 18 years. She was praised for her work in reviewing and updating more than 60 access plans.
Congratulations Linda, how does it feel to be a Laudit winner?
“It makes me feel grateful and appreciated that someone took the time to send the Laudit in.”
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve done?
“I jumped out of a plane and then completed an army assault course in one day many years ago when I was physically fit!”
What’s something you admire about the people in your team?
“Their ability to be so helpful and accommodating to each other, even though we don’t get the chance to see each other on a regular basis as we’re so spread out around the hospital.”
Who inspires you?
“Anyone with a debilitating disease or impairment who still lives life to the full - the courage and fortitude they show is awe-inspiring.”
What do you like doing in your spare time?
“I like to watch sport and read.”
Michelle Barfoot, enhanced recovery unit ward sister
Michelle has worked at Royal Papworth for 24 years. She was recognised alongside her colleagues in our enhanced recovery unit (ERU) team for her relentless hard work and clinical expertise.
Congratulations Michelle, how does it feel to be a Laudit winner?
“It feels great to receive a Laudit on behalf of the whole ERU team, being recognised for doing a job you love is a bonus.”
What do you like most about working at Royal Papworth?
“The hospital has always felt like an extended family, it isn't always plain sailing, some days are rougher than others, especially when looking after patients in the immediate post-operative period.”
What’s been the highlight of your career so far?
“The opening of our enhanced recovery unit, having previously been part of the cardiac recovery unit in the old hospital. I knew it was a concept that could work for both staff and patients.”
What motivates you?
“Two things - seeing patients recover post operatively and being discharged to the ward, and also recognising how valuable our nurses are in progressing patients through their post operative recovery period.”
What do you admire about the people in your team?
“I love the diversity within our team. We have staff from so many different parts of the world and it’s interesting learning about their different cultures and beliefs.”
Who inspires you?
“My whole team inspire me to do the best for them which, in turn, means they do the best for our patients.”
Michelle Barfoot with our chief executive, Eilish Midlane