Volunteer Service Awards 2016
This prestigious annual event took place on 7th October 2016 to recognise the length of service (totalling 105 years) that twelve volunteers have given to community health services in Wiltshire (including Chippenham, Devizes, Melksham, Trowbridge and Warminster Hospitals). In attendance, as well as the volunteers receiving recognition, were Douglas Blair (Managing Director, Wiltshire Health and Care), Hanna Mansell (HR Business Partner) and Suzanne Bennett (Voluntary Services Coordinator).
Suzanne Bennett commented, “I am always amazed by the kindness and commitment of volunteers who selflessly dedicate their free time for the benefit of our patients and staff. Volunteering is not just about giving young people the opportunity to experience hospital life to fulfil their careers aspirations, but for those who are seeking confidence and a ‘hand up’ to return to employment and for others wanting to do something useful and to give something back to the NHS.”
If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers, please contact Suzanne for further information on 01985 220779.
Thank you to all of our volunteers and special praise to those who have been recognised for their length of service:
Chippenham Hospital
Margaret Gubbins – 5 years of service
Sue Lord – 5 years of service
Ruth Young – 5 years of service
Jayne England – 10 years of service
Susan Heginbotham – 15 years of service
Devizes Hospital
Ralph Harding – 25 years of service …. and still helping 3 times a week!
Melksham Hospital
Jan Pitney – 10 years of service
Trowbridge Hospital
Chrissy Grech – 5 years of service
Peter Warren – 5 years of service
Warminster Hospital
Jenny Royle – 5 years of service
Margaret Macey – 10 years of service
Val Miller – 15 years of service