Long service award for Trust veterans
NHS staff held a celebration in recognition of a combined 3,000 years of service between them.
The event was held by the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) which provides mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services to patients across the borough.
It was organised to honour some of the trust’s longest serving staff, who together have achieved a staggering 3,004 years of service in the NHS.
More than 100 staff from the CWP who had worked for the organisation for 20 years or more were invited to a recognition of service event by the Trust’s chief execu- tive and chair to celebrate their achievements.
Mike Maier, chair, said: “It was a privilege to host an event that recognises the staggering commitment that these staff members have shown.
“They have dedicated their careers to ensuring that vulnerable people in our communities receive the best possible care and support.
“What they have achieved cannot be overestimated, and I’m thrilled to be able to thank them face to face.”
Karen Podmore is a community mental health practitioner celebrating more than 30 years of service with the Trust.
She said: “I was proud to be a part of a day celebrating so many people’s long service to CWP.
“It was a reflection of our loyalty and support for CWP and shows just how well staff here work together.”
Sheena Cumiskey, CWP chief executive said: “I’m always so proud of the commitment shown by all our staff to delivering outstanding care for those who access our services.
“Being able to sustain this compassion and courage for so long is a testament to the character of everyone we’re celebrating today.
“These colleagues fully deserve their time in the spotlight and it’s an honour to applaud them personally at our Recognition of Service event.”