We've both worked for the NHS for 50 years
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Anne King and Glen Stevenson both started working for the NHS in 1974
Two NHS workers in Inverclyde have been recognised for treating patients for a total of 100 years between them.
Night shift porter Glen Stevenson and health care assistant Anne King are both based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital (IRH) in Greenock and have each worked with the health service for 50 years.
Glen, 68, joked that hitting the 50 year milestone made him feel "ancient".
Anne started with the NHS when she was just 16 and celebrated her 66th birthday this year.
She joined the NHS after taking up a post at the former Bridge of Weir hospital.
The Greenock resident said the highlight of her job was helping patients improve every week.
"I'm so proud I've managed to do it," she said. "I absolutely love my job.
"I could retire now but I don't want to, I'd miss it too much."
Together, they have clocked up 100 years service for the NHS
Glen, also from Greenock, started with the health service when he was 18, however he also said he had no immediate plans to retire.
"I can't actually believe it's been 50 years with the NHS," he said.
"It's a great team of people that I work with, I've been lucky that way."
Louise Watson, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) site lead for the IRH, said it was a privilege to recognise the pair's "incredible long service".
"Both Anne and Glen play key roles in ensuring patients get the best possible experience at Inverclyde Royal Hospital," she said.
"Their experience and many years of service is invaluable to NHSGGC and we would like to thank them for their continuing hard work and dedication."