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Shibu Chacko

Shibu Chacko (born 25 September 1976) is a British-Indian advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) recognised for his exceptional contributions to the field of organ donation and transplantation and healthcare education.[1][2] He has worked in the UK National Health Service (NHS) and demonstrated Clinical Practice, Education and Leadership.[3][4][5]

Shibu Chacko
Born (1976-09-25) 25 September 1976 (age 47)
Koothattukulam, India
Known forVolunteering of Organ Donation in the United Kingdom
Websiteshibuchacko.com

Early life and career

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Shibu Chacko was born in Koothattukulam, India. His career began with training in nursing and then progressed to Advanced Clinical Practitioner, particularly in the areas of chronic disease management and acute care.[6][7] His education initiatives have been integral within the NHS.[8][9][10] His recognition as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) was primarily awarded for his work in Organ Donation awareness within Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, alongside his volunteering efforts.[11][12][13] Since 2014, he has played a role in encouraging more than 3,000 individuals from BAME backgrounds to register as organ donors.[14][15][16]

In 2018, he created the world's first educational course on Organ Donation for Healthcare Professionals in collaboration with St George's University of London.[17][18] This course has since been endorsed by NHS Blood and Transplant. To date the course has attracted over 8,500 learners from 78 countries.[citation needed][19][20]

He is an advocate for patient-centred care and development within the healthcare sector striving to make a lasting impact on the future of Organ Donation and healthcare in the UK.[21]

Legacy

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Chacko was awarded an MBE Order of the British Empire for his exceptional services in the NHS and for the wider community in the United Kingdom in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours announced on 8th June 2019.[22][23] His MBE recognition also his pioneering work in the Organ Donation and Medical Education.[24][25]

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References

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  1. ^ "NHS BT Organ Donation Awareness Campaign and Community Champions Programme – BRISTOL MULTI FAITH FORUM". Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  2. ^ "Organ Donation The Essentials for Healthcare Professionals Course at St George's, University of London, London: Fees, Admission, Seats, Reviews". Careers360. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  3. ^ "Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust worker receives MBE for his work in organ donation". South London News. 2019-07-05. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  4. ^ "Two of the NHSBT team receive MBEs". NHS Blood and Transplant. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  5. ^ worldnrinews (2019-06-08). "Shibu Chacko from Kent brings honour to UK Malayalees with MBE recognition". UKMALAYALEE. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  6. ^ Queen's birthday honours list recognises people from Kent. Retrieved 2024-08-28 – via www.kentonline.co.uk.
  7. ^ "Nurses recognised in the 2019 Queen's birthday honours list". Nursing Times. 2019-06-08. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  8. ^ "NHS BT Organ Donation Awareness Campaign and Community Champions Programme – BRISTOL MULTI FAITH FORUM". Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  9. ^ "xtreamlab – Page 2 – BRISTOL MULTI FAITH FORUM". 2019-06-11. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  10. ^ "Shibu Chacko".
  11. ^ "NHS BT Organ Donation Awareness Campaign and Community Champions Programme – BRISTOL MULTI FAITH FORUM". Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  12. ^ Greenwich, Lewisham and (2019-06-14). "MBE for Trust nurse | News". Lewisham and Greenwich. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  13. ^ "My starting point is that I have the power to change something and I go from there, says Shibu Chacko MBE recipient".
  14. ^ "Lewisham and Greenwich nurse encouraging minorities to donate organs awarded MBE". News Shopper. 2019-06-15. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  15. ^ "Organ donation and transplantation". NHS Blood and Transplant. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  16. ^ "Shibu Chacko MBE | News | BACCN". www.baccn.org. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  17. ^ "Organ Donation Shibu Chacko".
  18. ^ "Deal with NHS paves way for Gibraltarian organ donations". Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  19. ^ Greenwich, Lewisham and (2019-06-14). "MBE for Trust nurse | News". Lewisham and Greenwich. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  20. ^ "ബ്രിട്ടീഷ് രാജ്ഞിയുടെ ബഹുമതി ഏറ്റുവാങ്ങി മലയാളി; അഭിമാനമായി ഡോ.ഷിബു ചാക്കോ". ബ്രിട്ടീഷ് രാജ്ഞിയുടെ ബഹുമതി ഏറ്റുവാങ്ങി മലയാളി; അഭിമാനമായി ഡോ.ഷിബു ചാക്കോ (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  21. ^ Queen's birthday honours list recognises people from Kent. Retrieved 2024-08-27 – via www.kentonline.co.uk.
  22. ^ Hughes, David (2019-06-23). "Here's the full Queen's birthday honours list for 2019". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  23. ^ Stewart, Philippa H. "Can the UK change attitudes towards organ donation?". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  24. ^ "Nurses recognised in the 2019 Queen's birthday honours list". Nursing Times. 2019-06-08. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  25. ^ "'Extraordinary' Indians Featured on the Royal Honours List". Asian World News. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
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