Derry nurse Diana Parker retires after over four decades of dedication to health and social care services

Pictured from left to right: Jenny Mullan; Kirsty Mullan; Adelene Street; Diana Parker; Adrian Noble; Mandy Killen and Catherine Lockhart.placeholder image
Pictured from left to right: Jenny Mullan; Kirsty Mullan; Adelene Street; Diana Parker; Adrian Noble; Mandy Killen and Catherine Lockhart.

Colleagues and patients bid a fond farewell to Diana Parker as she concludes an incredible 46-year nursing career.

Staff Nurse Diana Parker has retired from the Western Trust after an incredible 46 years of dedication to health and social care services.

Colleagues joined Diana in a special retirement celebration to mark this occasion and pay tribute to a highly valued member of the team in Waterside Hospital, Derry.

Diana will be missed by her colleagues, patients and families for her commitment, compassion and professionalism throughout her nursing career which has spanned over four decades across Altnagelvin Hospital and Waterside Hospital sites.

A spokesperson for Western Trust said: “We wish to extend our thanks to Diana and wish her a long healthy and happy retirement!

"Thank you Diana for being one of our #WTHeroes."

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