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Former hospital nurse becomes award-winning sculptor

Former hospital nurse becomes award-winning sculptor

A former Leighton Hospital nurse who suffered a mental breakdown, has turned his life around to become an award-winning sculptor.

Tim Donnelly now regularly displays his artwork at artisan markets like the one in Nantwich.

October 23, 2024
‘Exceptional’ Leighton Hospital nurse scoops prestigious award

‘Exceptional’ Leighton Hospital nurse scoops prestigious award

A Leighton Hospital nurse has received a prestigious award for her ‘exceptional’ work to help patients with diabetes.

Tracey Molyneux claimed the title of Advanced Clinical Practitioner of the Year for Cheshire and Merseyside.

February 16, 2024
NHS staff in Crewe and Nantwich shortlisted for awards

NHS staff in Crewe and Nantwich shortlisted for awards

NHS staff from Crewe and Nantwich have been shortlisted for the NHS Parliamentary Awards.

The awards recognise outstanding contribution of staff and volunteers working in the health service.

June 22, 2023
“Inspirational” South Cheshire nurse set for lifetime award

“Inspirational” South Cheshire nurse set for lifetime award

A South Cheshire nurse who has been central to the delivery of end-of-life care across the county for decades has been nominated for a prestigious lifetime achievement award.

Salli Jeynes, recently retired Chief Executive of award-winning charity The End of Life Partnership (EOLP), is in line to receive a coveted gong at Skills for Health’s upcoming Our Health Heroes Awards.

April 22, 2023
South Cheshire nurse pens powerful poem on NHS crisis

South Cheshire nurse pens powerful poem on NHS crisis

A South Cheshire nurse has penned this powerful poem as thousands are set for more strike action to highlight the growing crisis in the NHS.

Jenny Howarth has worked as a nurse in the region for several years.

January 15, 2023
St Luke’s Hospice nurse honoured with title Queen’s Nurse

St Luke’s Hospice nurse honoured with title Queen’s Nurse

A nurse from St Luke’s Hospice has been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse by the community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute.

Kirsty Sewell-Threadgold, a specialist in lymphoedema management, has been given the honour for her high level of commitment to patient care and nursing practice.

January 23, 2022
Leighton Hospital specialist nurse wins charity award

Leighton Hospital specialist nurse wins charity award

A specialist nurse at Leighton Hospital has been presented with an award by charity Pancreatic Cancer UK.

Vicky Woodall has been honoured for being an “Outstanding Healthcare Professional” at a virtual prize giving ceremony coinciding with Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

November 9, 2020
Cheshire district nurse scoops prestigious Queen’s nurse award

Cheshire district nurse scoops prestigious Queen’s nurse award

A district nurse in Cheshire has received the prestigious Queen’s nurse award.

Joanne Bowen, Head of Quality, Nursing and Professional Leadership at Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, received the title following her continued commitment to district nursing.

August 27, 2020
Why Leighton Hospital nurse wrote COVID-19 warning poem

Why Leighton Hospital nurse wrote COVID-19 warning poem

A Leighton Hospital nurse has penned a poem which pleads for people to take COVID-19 seriously.

Jenny Howarth said she felt compelled to write the poem as she felt more people were ignoring Government guidance on staying indoors and social distancing.

June 16, 2020
Nantwich nurse beats breast cancer and holds “Debbie’s Not Dead” party

Nantwich nurse beats breast cancer and holds “Debbie’s Not Dead” party

A Nantwich nurse fought off breast cancer and held a “Debbie’s Not Dead” party to celebrate and raise more than £2,000 for St Luke’s Hospice.

Deborah Brown, 41, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer after feeling ridges in her breast last Easter.

February 19, 2019
Brave Nantwich student phoned dad during London terror attack ordeal

Brave Nantwich student phoned dad during London terror attack ordeal

A student nurse from Nantwich described the horrifying ordeal of fleeing for life from terrorists in London – and still had to time to call her dad to reassure him.

Former Malbank School pupil Rhiannon Owen, 19, was out with friends in the London Bridge area last night when the terrifying events unfolded.

June 4, 2017