Stroke physiotherapist awarded for 'amazing' care

Richard Lee said he was "humbled" to receive the ROSE Award

A stroke physiotherapist has been awarded for his "amazing" care after he was praised by a patient's wife.

Richard Lee was handed Northampton General Hospital's ROSE Award, which celebrates staff excellence, alongside colleagues in the stroke unit.

The clinical lead stroke physiotherapist had impressed by how he delivered care and worked with others.

Mr Lee said he was ending his 16-year career at the hospital "on a massive high" thanks to the recognition.

In a post on social media, he added: "So humbled to have been presented with a ROSE Award for excellent patient care and to receive it in front of my colleagues."

'He gave us hope'

The patient's wife said it was "very hard to put into words" the impact Mr Lee had on the family.

In her nomination, she wrote: “Richard put my husband on his road to recovery, how can we ever put that adequately into words?

"He gave us hope, improved my husband’s mobility and confidence in days and did everything he could to help.

"He also made us smile at a time when we were scared about the future. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

Mr Lee was presented with the award in front of his colleagues

ROSE Awards - which stands for Recognising our Staff Excellence - celebrates care delivered by those who go beyond the normal call of duty.

Chief nurse Nerea Odongo said Mr Lee and his team helped families overcome "tremendous challenges".

"Richard has clearly gone the extra mile to receive such a touching tribute from a grateful family and his ROSE Award is very well deserved," she added.