Dedicated NHS staff from Southport and Ormskirk hospitals have been honoured by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
A wide range of staff who had served the Trust for 25 and 40 years attended one of two special ceremonies at West Tower in Ormskirk and Knowsley Hall and were recognised for their “loyalty and hard work.’’
This year 100 staff from the Trust, including those from Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, were eligible for awards with a combined total of 2,680 years of working in the NHS between them.
Those who attended the ceremonies were praised by Chief Executive, Ann Marr OBE.
She said: “Giving 25 years’ service and 40 years’ service to our Trust really is an incredible achievement. Your skills, dedication and commitment have been outstanding.
“Whether clinical or non-clinical, patient-facing or behind the scenes, every role in our organisation is vital to providing the very best experience.
“You make a difference to every patient and family member who comes through our doors every day.
“I receive so many letters and emails from people – patients and relatives – who are very grateful, not only for what you do – but the kind and caring way that you do it.
“I would like to say thank you on behalf of the Trust and on behalf of each and every patient you’ve helped.
“Your immense loyalty and hard work over the years is very much appreciated.’’
![Sally Rutherford-Lees receives her long service certificate from Chief Executive Ann Marr and Chairman, Richard Fraser](https://standupforsouthport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Hospital-03-scaled.jpg)
Sally Rutherford-Lees receives her long service certificate from Chief Executive Ann Marr and Chairman, Richard Fraser
Sally Rutherford-Lees, who works in the pharmacy department at Southport was one of those celebrating passing 25 years of working in the NHS after starting her career in 1998.
She said: “It was a lovely evening. West Tower is a wonderful venue, and we were all made to feel really special.
“It was lovely to be recognised for my service and to be with colleagues who have worked across the NHS for so long.
“I started my career at Ormskirk before moving to Southport and time has flown by.
“Working in the NHS certainly has its challenges, but I work with a fantastic team of people who do everything they can to provide the best possible care.’’
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