A specialist Lanarkshire nurse had a date with royalty this week as she acquired a particular honour on behalf of the NHS in Scotland.
Eleanor Grant, a palliative care nurse specialist at Wishaw Normal, accepted the George Cross from Her Majesty The Queen.
She was named Nurse of the 12 months on the Scottish Well being Awards 2021.
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Well being leaders from the 4 UK nations had been awarded the medal at a small ceremony at Windsor Fortress on Tuesday, July 13.
It is simply the third time ever that a George Cross has been awarded to an organisation relatively than a person.
The Queen stated the vaccine effort was "wonderful" as she celebrated the achievements of the NHS.
Caroline Lamb, chief government of NHS Scotland, additionally acquired the George Cross with Eleanor Grant.
Many individuals have praised Eleanor on-line for her exhausting work and bravado throughout the pandemic.
One remark stated: "Effectively performed Eleanor, so very nicely deserved. The care & compassion proven to my Fiancé & us as a household was distinctive. You actually deserve this recognition."
Whereas one other wrote: "Eleanor Grant is price her weight in gold.
"She helped me personally, our household and extra importantly my wee Mammy in her closing days on planet earth in January.
"Large congratulations to you Eleanor. You deserve an award of your personal for the assist supplied to people.
"We're indebted to you."
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