IWAS very pleasantly surprised to receive in the post a cutting from your newspaper, taken from your 'On This Day' column. This republished my award of the title North West Nurse of the Year five years ago.

I find it hard to believe that it is five years ago since that very special day. The cutting brought back so many happy memories of my rheumatology nursing days in Blackburn - a period that was an immense, but rewarding, challenge.

It was made possible only by caring, hard working colleagues, and most importantly delightful, friendly patients. I am well and happy, enjoying a busy retirement, but I think of you all often with affection.

SALLY CHESSON, West Wittering, Sussex.

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