Dr Richard Morgan wins patient award

Photo: Dr Richard Morgan (centre front) with other members of the multi-disciplinary specialist spina bifida and hydrocephalus clinic team

Consultant Physician Dr Richard Morgan has received a prestigious award after being nominated by patients of his multi-disciplinary specialist spina bifida and hydrocephalus clinic at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

He was chosen as this year’s recipient of the Shine Professional Award, in recognition of the work of the clinic as well as the time he has given Shine (formerly the Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus - ASBAH) over many years, speaking at study days and conferences to share his expertise.

Shine said that many of their members attend the clinic at Chelsea and Westminster and tell them how valuable they find it, and the difference it makes to their quality of life.

The clinic at Chelsea and Westminster is a centre of excellence which cares for approximately 500 patients a year from a wide geographical area. It provides a ‘one-stop’ health check-up for patients living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, drawing on the expertise of a range of multi-disciplinary staff.

Shine—which stands for Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality—is a registered charity which was originally formed in 1966 to help families and individuals affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

Today the charity is a community of 75,000 individuals, families, friends, and professionals who share achievements, challenges and information on living with hydrocephalus, or spina bifida, and related issues.