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Filipino Nurses: 25 Years of Service in the UK
14 Feb
Summary
- Filipino nursing staff arrived in the UK 25 years ago.
- The group began their careers at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital.
- Nurses are celebrated for courage, sacrifice, dedication, and resilience.
A group of approximately 20 Filipino nursing staff who arrived in the UK on January 15, 2001, were recently celebrated for their 25 years of service. They commenced their careers at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, dedicating themselves to patient care.
The hospital lauded the nurses for their unwavering professionalism and sacrifice while working far from home. Nurses like Marites Remo and Christine Tuazon highlighted the journey as proof that dedication, opportunity, and resilience make dreams possible. Jocelyn Simon Garchitorena, who was awarded 'individual of the month' in August 2024, expressed pride in the collective achievements and contributions to a culture of excellence.
Vilma Ramos, a diabetes specialist nurse, reflected on a "wonderful journey" filled with caring for patients and touching lives. The hospital emphasized that the nurses' story is one of pride, strength, and lasting impact, deeply rooted in care.
