PEOPLE are being encouraged to nominate their NHS heroes in Bexley.

The recognition scheme will honour individuals and teams who go the extra mile to improve patients’ lives in hospitals, clinics and community care.

Doctors, nurses, dentists, midwives, health visitors, surgeons, radiographers or any other health professional can be nominated.

Dr Howard Stoate said: "Everyone likes to know they are making a difference and NHS Heroes is a good way of valuing our staff whether it’s a front desk receptionist going the extra mile, a clinician saving someone’s life or a GP reassuring a troubled patient."

The deadline is September 15.

To make a nomination, visit nhsheroes.com