Nurses go back to the future

International Nurses Day on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday, recognises the important role of nurses in patient care and is a chance for people to show their appreciation.

At the L&D, there was a photo exhibition from the hospital archives, a nurses’ lunch and an awards ceremony presented by chief executive Pauline Phillip.

Director of nurses Carmel Synan-Jones said: “The costumes are fantastic, it’s been a lovely day. It’s so important to recognise the work of nurses.”

A special award was made this year in honour of Erma Bristol-Miller, a matron at the L&D who died earlier in the year.

The award for outstanding contribution to nursing was presented to Karen Stokes, a children’s ward healthcare assistant.

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