Trust takes time to remember
THE usually bustling main entrance of Rotherham Hospital fell silent this morning as a mark of respect to those who have fallen, and those who have or are serving in the Armed Forces.
One of the trust’s chaplains, Hannah Prosser, led a short memorial service attended by staff, visitors and patients which saw wreathes laid at the foot of a cenotaph made by a member of the Outpatients Department team.
The hospital fell silent as the Last Post signalled the start of the national two-minute silence.
Wreathes were laid by Lisa Wrigley (the trust’s Armed Forces welfare officer), a patient, Gill Garnett (Unison representative), Jodie Roberts (director of operations), Helen Dobson (chief nurse) and Maysoon Shafiq (lead chaplain).
Lisa Wrigley, Armed Forces welfare officer, said: “Armistice day is so important.
“It is an opportunity to bring people together from all walks of life, from different cultures, faiths and circumstances for a moment of quiet reflection.
“Together, we honour and remember those from the Armed Forces community, which includes so many of our patients and staff, who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.”
Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is Veteran Aware accredited and is dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces community.