Five people who have worked for Jersey's health department for a combined 133 years have been given Long Service Awards.

Steve Meldrum, who is 56, started in the Engineering Stores at the hospital in 1997 before moving to the Medical Supplies Department at Five Oaks in 2008 to work as a Purchasing Officer.

He says the role has been very challenging over the last few years.

"Covid and Brexit brought us very serious supply issues, and although we still experience issues with supply, which need daily attention, things seem to be getting back to some sort of normality which is pleasing.

I’m not sure I would have made 25 years if it wasn’t for the great people I have worked with over the years. Our current team is a real credit to the department and organisation. We come together and work very hard as a team to keep the supply of goods as available as possible. Hopefully myself and the whole department have served Health well over the years and hope to do so for many years to come."

Sarah Clark is now the Appointment Clerk for the Dietetic Department after starting in Medical Records 27 years ago.

Kevin Le Sueur has also completed 27 years of service. He works nights within the Portering team.

Terence Crenan is due to retire next year after starting his Health Department career within Portering Services at the hospital in March 1996.

The longest-serving of them all is Andrew Journeaux, who started working at the Pharmacy in September 1994.

He moved across to the Portering department in 2016.

"Non-Clinical Services play an invaluable part in the smooth operation of HCS and it was truly an honour to present these Long Service awards to these hardworking and committed individuals.

These colleagues have attained an extraordinary amount of service and I thank them deeply for their loyalty to the department." - Caroline Landon, Director General.