Surgery gets award for supporting carers in Bourne

andrea.scholes@iliffepublishing.co.uk

Published: 11:30, 16 October 2018

| Updated: 11:32, 16 October 2018

A surgery has been recognised for its work to support unpaid carers.

Hereward Group Practice in Bourne received the Lincolnshire Carers Quality Award from Every-One for going the extra mile to support people who look after a family member.

Partner Dr Tom Ashley-Norman, assistant practice manager Tracey Mason, quality development lead Julie Goy, carers champion Lucy Lynch, office manager Sadie Parker and practice manager Debbie Galloway with the Lincolnshire Carers Quality Award (4806716)

Practice manager Debbie Galloway said: “We are extremely proud to receive this award.Whilst we provide high quality care for all our patients, we have recognised that those who care for others, young and old, need to be identified and supported.

“We feel the work we have undertaken has had a positive impact on both the patients and the carers.”

Health Andrea Scholes