Staff at a Norwich hospital wore their festive finery at a Christmas party for patients, their families and carers.

Eastern Daily Press: Satff at the Sandringham Ward Christmas party at the Julian Hospital, Norwich. Picture: Steve AdamsSatff at the Sandringham Ward Christmas party at the Julian Hospital, Norwich. Picture: Steve Adams (Image: Steve Adams 2018 : 07398 238853)

Christmas jumpers were out in force on Sandringham Ward at the Julian Hospital, Bowthorpe Road, where staff and patients had a festive Bake Off style competition and sung carols together.

Nurse Kate Stelling said: 'The summer and Christmas parties on Sandringham Ward are a big deal for staff and patients, and are among the much-anticipated highlights of our year.

Eastern Daily Press: Staff at the Sandringham Ward Christmas party at the Julian Hospital, Norwich - Petra Cutmore, Josie Andrews and Samantha Conway. Picture: Steve AdamsStaff at the Sandringham Ward Christmas party at the Julian Hospital, Norwich - Petra Cutmore, Josie Andrews and Samantha Conway. Picture: Steve Adams (Image: Steve Adams 2018 : 07398 238853)

'These events are not only well supported by our staff, patients and carers but also by our wider management team. It's a great chance for everyone to spend some time together, have some fun and get into the Christmas spirit.

'Our patients were joined by their families and friends. We also had two ladies we had cared for previously attend with their families – it was lovely to see them.'