Coinciding with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, International Nurses Day, held on Wednesday, 12th May, is a day to celebrate nurses and care staff around the world. Residents and staff at Bloomfield care home in Paulton were happy to get involved by hosting a much deserved afternoon tea.

This year, more than ever, we are hugely indebted to all our care staff, and we are incredibly proud to applaud their extraordinary efforts and commitment, on this special day of recognition. International Nurses’ Day is a day to give thanks for the dedication of care givers everywhere, who go above and beyond the call of duty to deliver extraordinary care and support.

Pam a nurse at the home, said: “My aunt was a nurse and trained as a midwife, she played a huge part in my life and soon became a role model, she encouraged me and showered me with support. Nursing is a career for life, with lots of opportunities, it’s enabled me to travel and meet some amazing people, best of all I get huge satisfaction from looking after my patients and their families.”

Gail Stone, General Manager at the home, said: “Our nurses and staff are hard-working, dedicated, and passionate about caring for others, and that compassion and commitment has shone through even more over the past year. They continue to work tirelessly, and I’m proud of the professionalism and duty of care they uphold. All their efforts are focused on delivering the best possible care for our residents, so it’s nice to take this time to show our appreciation in return. It is also lovely to celebrate our residents who were nurses themselves and thank them for all the hard work they did during their careers.”