Home / Health / NHS Hero Honored at Downing Street
NHS Hero Honored at Downing Street
8 Jul
Summary
- Volunteer Sue Worthington was invited to Downing Street for NHS's 78th birthday.
- She has dedicated 60 years to various roles within the NHS.
- Worthington started as a therapy radiographer in 1966.
Sue Worthington, a dedicated NHS volunteer from Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Cheshire, experienced immense surprise upon receiving an invitation to 10 Downing Street. The event, held on the NHS's 78th birthday, gathered over 100 healthcare staff. Worthington was acknowledged for her six decades of commitment to healthcare roles.
Reflecting on the honor, Worthington stated she was in "absolute shock" and still processing the recognition. Her extensive career began in 1966 as a therapy radiographer in Manchester. After a period focused on family and travel, she returned to the NHS in 1995 as an occupational therapy assistant practitioner at Leighton Hospital, serving until her retirement in 2015.
