Qualities including dedication, commitment and caring were celebrated at a special event for colleagues who have each worked for 30 years or more for the organisation.

The eight recipients were each presented with a framed certificate marking the milestone and a silver badge commemorating their service.

Salma Yasmeen, chief executive, and Sharon Mays, chair, were both on hand to present the awards and the ceremony was then followed by afternoon tea featuring scrumptious scones, brilliant Battenberg and yummy Yorkshire puddings.

Pictured are two of the recipients, Susan Burns and Dawn Griffiths with Sharon Mays, SHSC chair and Salma Yasmeen, SHSC chief executive.

Also celebrating 30 years of service was support worker Melanie (Mel) Wilson.

Melanie marked the milestone with cake and colleagues on our G1 ward. Melanie is pictured cutting into her cake.