East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust’s nurses have been recognised for their outstanding work at an awards ceremony.

The team members were recognised for their outstanding service to the local community after being nominated by a member of the public who said the team went “above and beyond” to look after their patients through the pandemic and beyond.

They said: “They are true heroes, whose care is second to none.”

Working closely with other district nursing teams in East Lancashire, Pendle District Nurses help provide complex clinical care to patients living in their own homes. They also support patients and their families with palliative and end of life care.

Reflecting on the award clinical team leader, Leeann Fisher, said: “I am incredibly proud of the team and very grateful for the recognition of all the hard work that the team provides.

“Nursing in the community is an absolute privilege and to be a part of a patient's journey from discharge is extremely rewarding. Being invited into a patient's home where we laugh together and also cry together cannot be experienced anywhere else.

“Being recognised for this brings such an uplift for the team, particularly in busy times. We have the award in the office as a daily reminder of the amazing nursing care that we are delivering in the community daily.”

Organised by Barnoldswick Town Council, the Pride of Barnoldswick Awards recognise local heroes who are nominated by the public. This includes volunteers, members of the community and local organisations.

Sarah White, headteacher of Coates Lane Primary School, won an award for outstanding service to the community for her work at the school throughout the pandemic.

She said: “It honestly gives me so much joy to lead a school like Coates Lane in such a warm-hearted and friendly community.

“It is a pleasure every day to come to school, see the children, work with the best staff and get to see all of our wonderful parents/carers.

“Coates Lane and Barnoldswick really are special and I'm thankful every day for being able to work in such a wonderful place.”