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Celebrations for local nurse who has devoted 50 years to working for NHS

The Cornishman

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October 30, 2025

A NURSE has been honoured for her 50 years of service to the NHS.

- by CORNISHMAN REPORTER

Celebrations for local nurse who has devoted 50 years to working for NHS

Trish Gwennap celebrates 50 years with the NHS in a special event with her colleagues

Trish Gwennap's colleagues surprised her with cake, flowers and a long-service certificate from the NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board in recognition of her half-century working for the NHSincluding 43 years at West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance.

"I'm totally blown away," she said. "I had no idea this was happening; it's amazing.

"It's been an honour to serve this community. I've had the most amazing career, and I love coming to work every day."

Trish’s career in healthcare began in 1975 when she took a job as a domestic at St Michael's Hospital in Hayle.

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