Parkinson's nurses awarded Queen's Nurse title

Amy Cheevers (left) and Holly Musgrave will be given their awards at a ceremony in London

Two Lincolnshire nurses have been awarded the title of Queen's Nurse.

Amy Cheevers from Grantham and Holly Musgrave from Tattershall were two of only 20 people given the accolade out of thousands of applicants.

The pair work as specialist Parkinson's disease nurses for the Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

The awards are given by the the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI), a charity that works to improve the nursing care of people in their own homes.

Ms Cheevers described receiving the award as an "honour and a privilege".

"We both strive to be role models for all those involved in our patients’ care," she said.

"Becoming a Queen’s Nurse will enhance this and allow us to inspire others to achieve their goals and aspirations.”

As part of the award they will be able to access funding for further training and career development.

Ms Musgrave developed a system to help support people receiving end of life care.

She said: “The honour of being part of the QNI with 136 years of history is inspiring and will give us the opportunity to influence policy and practice through sharing ideas and best practice, to improve patient experience and outcomes.

"To be part of this institute is the highlight of our careers.”

The nurses will attend a presentation ceremony in London next month, where they will receive a badge and a certificate.

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