I don’t know that I have either the vocabulary or articulation to express Emily's dedication and commitment to what is clearly her calling in life. It’s my opinion that it is rare these days to encounter someone like Emily with such commitment to her role.

I am at the time of writing this, about to be discharged after my initial admission. I have been back and home leading up to this point today with essentially the same problem that had worsened. Having ended up in DDU Emily was my nurse on a couple of occasions on either day or night shifts, this continued when I was ambulanced in for the second time and the 3rd and last occasion.

All the ward staff were very good, but Emily just stood out, she was so caring and listened to my problems and concerns during a time of my life that was clearly very concerning, full of confusion and frustration and I was so worried about the outcome and how it would affect my family.  She took time to sit with me and explain things in a way that made sense and eased my mind, feeling at times that I had my own personal nurse. I was not alone with this, as many others on the numerous bays I was on felt
the same way about her and her total dedication to patient care. I spent many a night not able to sleep and without her comforting words and patience I would have probably gone mad.

Having spent enough of my adult life in hospitals I can honestly say Emily is the kind of night star I will never forget.  Words like comfort, compassion, dedication, commitment, kindness and loving go no way to describe Emily.  She is a true credit to the NHS and KGH.

Keep up the good work!!!