MBE delight for retired physio

A retired NHS Tayside physiotherapist is to receive a MBE for services to end-oflife care.

Rosemary Brewster, pictured, dedicated her career to improving the quality of life of palliative patients in Tayside.

After qualifying as a physiotherapist in 1976, she started her career at Basingstoke Hospital in Hampshire.

She moved back home to Scotland in 1981 and began working in Bridge of Earn, before moving to Perth Royal Infirmary.

After leaving the health board in 1983 to start a family, she returned to NHS Tayside in 1990 to work with the palliative care team at Roxburghe House.

She retired in March 2020 after 30 years with the team.

Her time at Roxburghe House was spent improving the quality of life of her patients, helping them to become more mobile and self-manage their symptoms.

Rosemary said:“I was very surprised when I got the news that I was to receive a MBE.

“I was delighted and touched that so many of my former colleagues nominated me.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time at NHSTayside.

“Caring for my patients was the best part of my job and I felt very privileged to be part of their journey.

“It really was rewarding work.”

Chair of NHS

Tayside Lorna Birse-Stewart said:“I would like to congratulate Rosemary on being awarded this well deserved honour.

“Rosemary dedicated her career to supporting and caring for all of her patients.

“We are very proud of everything she has accomplished and this is a wonderful way to mark the beginning of a long and happy retirement.”