A COMBINED 630 years of service to the NHS has been celebrated with 24 staff from community healthcare provider, Anglian Community Enterprise (ACE).

The staff were presented with long service awards by ACE chairman Richard Kearton.

He said: “These colleagues have shown their commitment to healthcare in a variety of roles for a total of 630 years and I’m pleased to acknowledge the dedicated service they’ve given to the patients we serve.”

All staff received a Loyalty Award certificate and capital bonds.

The top awards for 40 years’ service were given to Community Matron Carol Preston and Rehabilitation Technical Instructor, Linda Mead.