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Birmingham nurse wins national award and meets Prince Harry

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Birmingham children's nurse Rachel Shanahan wins national WellChild Award and meets Prince Harry

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Rachel Shanahan, a lead nurse for discharge and complexity at Birmingham Children's Hospital with over 20 years of service, has won the Outstanding Nurse Award at the 2026 WellChild Awards. During the ceremony in London, she met the charity's patron, Prince Harry, in recognition of her dedication to supporting children with complex medical needs and helping their families manage care beyond the hospital.

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  • Rachel Shanahan won the Outstanding Nurse Award at the 2026 WellChild Awards in London.
  • She met the charity's patron, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at the ceremony.
  • Shanahan has worked at Birmingham Children's Hospital for more than 20 years and joined the WellChild Nurse programme in 2015.
  • She serves as lead nurse for discharge and complexity, helping children with complex health and social care needs transition from hospital to home.
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