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Thank you from everyone in Moray – Lord Lieutenant pays tribute following tour of Dr Gray's in Elgin


By Alistair Whitfield

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A heartfelt tribute to the NHS on its 72nd birthday was paid yesterday at Dr Gray's Hospital.

Left to Right: Seymour Monro (Lord Lieutenant of Moray), Matthias Nethe (NHS Volunteer), Liz Tait (Head of Clinical and Care Governance Dr Gray's), John Stewart (NHS Volunteer). . All pictures: Daniel Forsyth.
Left to Right: Seymour Monro (Lord Lieutenant of Moray), Matthias Nethe (NHS Volunteer), Liz Tait (Head of Clinical and Care Governance Dr Gray's), John Stewart (NHS Volunteer). . All pictures: Daniel Forsyth.

Seymour Monro, The Lord Lieutenant of Moray, came to express the gratitude of everyone in the region both to the hospital's staff and many others besides.

Wearing a mask, he was greeted by Liz Tait, the hospital's head of clinical and care governance, then given a tour of the building, where he met both staff and volunteers.

In a speech he had prepared for the occasion, Seymour said: "Thank you on behalf of the people of Moray.

"Thank you to all the NHS staff – cleaners and consultants, anaesthetists and administrators, doctors and nurses, midwives and canteen staff. All of you.

"Also thanks to all the carers, whether in residential homes or in patient's homes.

"These have been anxious times for you. Sometimes there has been a lack of resources. Often there have been challenging situations. It must have caused difficulties in your personal and family lives.

"So thank you for your supreme efforts over the past three months."

As well as the NHS's 72nd anniversary, Seymour also spoke of another event, pertinent both to Moray and the NHS, which took place 100 years ago.

Describing Ethel Fenwick as a "wonderful nurse", he continued: "In 1920 her campaign for the recognition for the nursing profession resulted in the establishment of the General Nursing Council.

"Ethel became SRN No1.

"Nowadays there are more than 20 million registered nurses worldwide.

"Ethel was born at Spynie House, just three miles north east of here, and she spent the first 12 years of her life there.

"So in a very real way the nursing profession had its origins here.

"I am sure she would have been proud of what you have achieved."

Seymour added: "Briefly, I would just like to say thank you to everyone – whether during their normal work or as a volunteer – who has helped people in this crisis, giving them practical support or hope for their future.

"Let us also remember the Armed Forces at RAF Lossiemouth and Kinloss Barracks, keeping us secure and operating C-19 testing sites.

"But, above all, we say Happy Birthday to the NHS.

"We will not forget what you have done for us."

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