Professor Robina Shah MBE DL JP, Director, Doubleday Centre for Patient Experience, has been awarded a DBE (Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for services to Patient Care.  

Professor Shah, said:

"I'm truly humbled, honoured and delighted to be named in the 2023 New Years Honours list.

"I am overwhelmed with humility and a myriad of emotions. I am thankful to all those people who have enriched my life’s journey. I am deeply indebted to my parents, husband Tariq and children, Zainab, Raabiyah and Sulaymaan, and all those patients, carers, families and colleagues who have supported my work. My success is theirs too, and I accept this huge honour for all of us!"

Recipients in the New Year Honours List have been awarded for their outstanding contributions across all parts of the UK for their work on areas including sustained public service, youth engagement and community work.