A medical team is celebrating 15 years of changing lives in West Norfolk.
The Community Stroke Team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn marked the anniversary by being invited to a special celebration.
The West Norfolk Life After Stroke event brought together stroke survivors past and present, carers, health professionals, and community partners.
It was attended by patients, families, health officials, and the borough mayor Andy Bullen.
Organised by the Stroke Association, the celebration paid tribute to the organisations and individuals who have helped shape and sustain local stroke recovery services – and The QEH’s Community Stroke team was at the heart of those tributes.
Gemma Smith, Support Coordinator at The Stroke Association, said: “The Community Stroke Team’s expertise, commitment and partnership working have helped stroke survivors not only survive but thrive. Their continued presence and dedication to person-centred care have made a real difference to hundreds of lives in West Norfolk over the last 15 years.”
Supporting over 360 referrals per year, The QEH Community Stroke team delivers intensive therapy and rehabilitation in patients’ own homes – offering physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and emotional support during a vulnerable time in people’s lives.
Pippa Street, Chief Nurse at The QEH, said: “Our Community Stroke team is a shining example of what compassionate, collaborative care looks like. Over 15 years, they’ve quietly transformed lives – walking with patients and families through recovery, advocating for better services, and always striving to do more, even in the face of real challenges.
“I am incredibly proud of their work and thrilled to see them recognised in this year’s Team QEH Awards. Their dedication is helping to set the gold standard for community-based stroke rehabilitation, and it reflects the very best of our Trust’s values – being kind, fair and well.”
