Twelve members of staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn have been recognised with long service awards.

Each has clocked up at least 20 years of outstanding service and dedication.

A small reception was held with hospital chief executive Jon Green presenting vouchers, certificates and a pin badge acknowledging their achievement.

Mr Green said: 'To give 20 years' loyalty to a workplace is a special achievement and, on behalf of the Trust and the community it serves, I want to thank each of them for their ongoing efforts over such a long period. It really is much appreciated.'

The award recipients, who represented a wide variety of services from across the hospital, were Mandy Calvert, Nigel Coleman, Karen Goodwin, Dr Dayani Hangarapitiya, Karen Lupton, Michelle Mills, Sandra Roberts, Susan Robinson, Kate Sidell, Heather Slater, Joanne Titman and Donna Webb.