Hospital radio volunteer - 50 years at hospital radio

Dez Kay received a Special Award for volunteering in the NHS. Starting firstly at at Wycombe Hospital Radio and then Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio, where he continues to this day. The award was presented by Bridget O'Kelly Chief People Officer at annual Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS awards last week.

Dez said " What a wonderful surprise to be presented with this award, I was hosting the event and I had no idea I was actually getting an award myself. Hospital Radio plays an important role within the hospital environment and around the country thousands of volunteers give up their time for free ".

Simon Daniels, Chairman of Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio said, " It is great to see Dez recognised for his long service to Hospital Radio, very well deserved ".