On 11th August, Haslemere Health Centre announced:

Haslemere Health Centre are proud to announce that our nurse, Karen Panchaud has been awarded the "Queen's Nurse" Award.

Karen has received the title in recognition of her commitment to improving standards of care in the community and to learning and leadership.

The Queen's Nurse title, awarded by the Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI), recognises and celebrates nurses who demonstrate a high level of commitment to patient care and nursing practice within community and primary care settings. It is not an award for past service, but a title signifying ongoing commitment to leadership and excellence in healthcare.

We wanted to share a few of the very many gorgeous community comments that were publsihed following this news:

Well done Karen ! All the Nurses at the Haslemere doctors are truly amazing. NW

Couldn’t think of a person more deserving. Such a lovely lady. Well done. KP

Karen is amazing. Kind, caring and she always takes the time to listen. We are very lucky to have such a great team at Haslemere Health Centre!  CB

Well done Karen, she is always very caring and always makes you think you are her only patient! Very well deserved. We are very lucky to have the whole team at Haslemere Health Centre! DC

Great news. Shes always been so lovely to me. Very caring and sympathetic. Everything a nurse should be. Well done Karen. KB

Absolutely adore Karen. So deserved! Thank you for your continued hard work and understanding. SK

Very well deserved. All the nurses are lovely at the health centre. Congratulations. LG-M

Karen really deserves this recognition, she's amazing and always goes above and beyond. RW

Karen really is truly amazing at her job, she works incredibly hard and certainly deserves this award more than anyone, congratulations to you Karen very well deserved. TC

Karen is an absolute legend!! She has helped us countless times and is always kind, proactive, friendly and comforting. Completely deserved. KW

Very well deserved. Dr and Mrs Panchaud have been a huge asset to our Health Centre over the years, never anything but the best service from both. SJJ