International Nurses Day: Gift boxes delivered to 'nursing heroes' at Shropshire care homes
'Nursing heroes' at Shropshire care homes were delivered appreciation gift boxes filled with treats to mark International Nurses Day.
Morris Care decided to give its staff a heartfelt and personal thank you and the boxes were hand delivered to its six nursing homes across Shropshire, and Audlem in Cheshire.
The gift boxes included items ranging from locally-created lemon verbena hand cream to chocolate wrapped with a personal thank you, tea bags for a welcome break, some wildflower seeds and a pair of fun socks.
Across the world, the valued contribution of nurses is celebrated annually on May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth in 1820.
Morris Care's chief executive Lucy Holl added: It’s been a year like no other for our nurses.
"They have led the way in keeping our residents safe though the pandemic, caring compassionately and becoming their extended family while they lived through lockdown.
"Not only that, they have embraced the latest technology we have introduced, from electronic health records to comprehensive new care home management software.
“Our nurses and nurse assistants are truly special people and they deserve a special day.
"We would like to say happy International Nurses Day to our outstanding team and we hope this small box brings a smile to the team.”
For more information about the family business and the range of services it provides in Shrewsbury, Telford, Church Stretton, Bridgnorth and Audlem, visit www.morriscare.co.uk
