A nurse in Hartlepool who helped pioneer a new way of caring for patients in care homes has retired after more than four decades in the NHS.
Anne Bagley has worked as a community matron at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust for 20 years.
Anne, who lives in Seaham, was one of the first nurse practitioners in the region to work directly with care homes to help give patients the best care.
Speaking about her colleague, community nursing lead Lynn Morgan said: “Anne was one of the first group of nurses to work closely with care homes to support them.
“It was really inspirational, she set off a new way of working with care homes is still in practice today and seen as a real service of excellence. I remember being quite in awe of Anne during this time for the work she did.
“She had a wonderful career caring for patients from babies, to adults and the elderly.
“She has embraced every change and delivered it to her very best – she has always been there for her patients no matter what.
“Her wealth of experience and support will be greatly missed by myself and all of the team including staff and residents within the care homes.”
Anne has worked for more than 41 years in community in various health trusts across the region, caring for a wide range of patients.
She said: “I have had a fantastic career – I have always wanted to do the best for my patients and have made some wonderful friends along the way.
“I want to thank all of my colleagues for their support over the years.”