Virtual Long Service Awards: CNWL celebrates staff giving 20, 30 and 40 years’ service to the NHS

CNWL held it’s Long Service Awards online this evening; saluting 380 CNWL stars who have been in the NHS since 2000, 1990 and 1980.

The NHS is the people who work in it, 1.4 million people in England - so the history of the NHS is their history – doing whatever needed to be done, come what may – and on average seeing over 40,000 patients in twenty years!

For the last year, CNWL staff have been deeply involved in many battles against Covid – as each person with the virus has fought a personal battle against it and the NHS has been alongside them.

Back in 1980 the NHS was only 32 years old and 10 CNWL stars began their NHS careers; they are:

By the time the NHS hit 42, in 1990, 88 CNWL stars began their careers.

Elaine Singaram, who marks over 30 years said “I’ve seen lots of changes, but it’s always been a joy to come to work. I could never imagine doing anything else.”

As the NHS reached 52 in millennial year 2000, 282 CNWL stars began their NHS journey.

We’re incredibly grateful to all of these CNWL stars.

At the event, Claire Murdoch, CNWL Chief Executive, said:

“I want to give you my personal thanks for all you have done. You have given over 8,500 years’ service to the NHS!

“The NHS is powered by love, powered by the staff and you have all touched the lives of thousands and thousands of people; improving health outcomes; being with people when they are scared and joyful.  You have all done things that made a difference. I want to thank your families too for lending you, for decades, to the NHS. We will gather together soon I’m sure.”

Watch a thank you film from Claire here