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Derbyshire General Practice Long Service Awards
The Derbyshire General Practice Awards aim to honour and celebrate the unwavering dedication of individuals who have devoted 25 years or more of their careers to the NHS.
These awards serve as a heartfelt acknowledgment of the exceptional commitment and contributions made by those who have served in Derbyshire General Practice.
Our goal is to express our gratitude to these remarkable professionals, whose devotion to primary care has played a crucial role in enhancing the health and well-being of their communities across Derbyshire.
Applications for the Derbyshire General Practice Long Service Award - Cohort 2 are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who submitted their applications. We look forward to celebrating all the incredible milestones very soon.
The Derbyshire General Practice Long Service Awards - Cohort 1 Recap
On December 4th, 2024, colleagues across general practice came together to celebrate some truly amazing commitments to the NHS at our first Long Service Awards Celebration Event at the Farmhouse in Mackworth, Derby. The venue was beautifully decorated with twinkly lights and Christmas trees, creating a warm and festive atmosphere that perfectly captured the spirit of both the festive season and the occasion.
The event recognized 55 dedicated individuals, serving between 25 to over 50 years in the NHS. Our recipients were from a variety of roles and backgrounds, travelling across our county to attend.
The recipients were honoured for their selfless service, dedication, and commitment to the NHS with a small presentation ceremony where each recipient was individually called forward to receive a certificate and badge, followed by the obligatory photo! The ceremony said ‘thank you’ and recognised each persons’ contribution. The event show cased the care and joy exemplified by our general practice teams. Moving from laughter to tears when Dr Susie Bayley, Medical Director of The Hub Plus gave her address.
We would particularly like to highlight 50+ year service recipient, Diane. She received a standing ovation for her 53+ years of service. It was a heartfelt moment that highlighted just how much her hard work and dedication mean to all of us.
After the ceremony, we enjoyed afternoon tea with friends and colleagues and special guests. Who doesn’t love a Victoria sponge, lemon drizzle and scones? Yum! It was a wonderful time to share stories and even some photos of our recipients at the beginning of their careers. There was much laughter, more photos, and an appreciation from all for the incredible commitment that each recipient had shown.
We cannot thank our recipients enough for their unwavering dedication to Derbyshire General Practice. Their hard work has made an enormous difference in the lives of so many, and we are truly grateful for everything they have done and continue to do.
Please note:
The Derbyshire General Practice Long Service Award scheme is available to all clinical and non-clinical General Practice colleagues working in Derby and Derbyshire, who have not received any previous recognition for this service in any other NHS organisation.
staff who have had a break in service (e.g. adoption leave, maternity leave or sabbatical) are eligible to apply. However, they must have reached aggregated 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50 years' service in 2025. Applicants will only receive one award for their years of service.
If you are not assigned to a practice, please email: ddlmc.thehubplus@nhs.net for assistance.
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