As part of the TTP Network Patient Event 2025, Joanne picked up the national award which was nominated by patients.
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a rare blood disorder, that affects between 6 to 10 people in every million.
The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the TTP Specialist Centre for North West England and is the second largest centre in the country, treating about 100 patients at any one time. The Liverpool TTP team was also a finalist for the Exceptional Services to TTP Patients award.
Joanne is a specialist nurse for this rare group of patients and is their main point of contact for advice and support. She said: “It means so much to be receive this award, especially because it was the patients that I look after who nominated me. It is a privilege to be able to support them along their journey living with TTP.”
Some of the award nominations from patients included: "Jo goes above and beyond with every patient. She’s always there to answer every question, however stupid you think it may sound. She’s caring yet professional, hard-working yet patient-focused and knows how reassure you when you’re struggling with TTP."
Another patient said: "Jo, my TTP contact nurse, has helped me return to work. She worked alongside my manager and a member of The Vitality 360 team. Who are a trained team in fatigue and the many other issues I have as a TTP patient."