AN Alcester Hospital sister has been given an award for her long-standing dedication to the NHS and commitment to the wellbeing of her patients.

Penelope Boyle has served for more than 25 years in the NHS.

She was one of several people from South Warwickshire Combined Care NHS Trust to receive an award, between them clocking up more than 450 years' dedication to the health service.

An award ceremony took place last Thursday at Royal Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital.

The award winners come from a range of services and all received a certificate and Marks and Spencer vouchers from trust chairman Dr Bransby Thomas.