Milton Keynes care home honours nurses on International Nurses Day

A residential care home in Milton Keynes has shared a photo of some of it's nurses who received bouquets and cards on International Nurses Day.

Ashby House care home in Eaglestone, Milton Keynes is holding an event to support its nurses and care staff who make a real difference to the lives of those in their care.

Tuesday, May 12, marked both International Nurses Day and the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale – the founder of modern nursing.

Nurses’ Day is a chance to recognise and reward the important work and dedication of nurses everywhere, who often go above and beyond the call of duty.

Racheal, a Nurse at the home, said “I always wanted to be a nurse, there are so many opportunities for people and so many career paths to choose from.

"It’s such a rewarding job, making such a difference to people’s lives and caring for people.

"If you start a career in nursing you will always have a secure job with lots of opportunities and job satisfaction."

People across the country have been applauding NHS workers every Thursday night for several weeks. But on Tuesday, they paid particular tribute to nursing heroes.

Kerry Angeloni, General Manager at the home, said: “At Ashby House our nurses are hard-working, dedicated and passionate about caring for older people.

"We are also committed to helping develop newly qualified nurses with their leadership and clinical skills, which can often be invaluable in a career with increasing responsibilities and

workload.”

Ashby House provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for 63 residents from respite care to long term stays.