A photography exhibition celebrating the NHS’s 75th birthday and which features the NHS’s oldest volunteer, 101-year-old Beryl Carr who works at the Friends of Ealing Hospital Cafe has opened in London’s West End.
The photo of Beryl was taken by Steve Watkins who works for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) which runs Ealing Hospital as well as nearby Central Middlesex and Northwick Park.
Beryl volunteers one day a week at the popular hospital cafe preparing and serving food as she has done since 2003.
Mr Watkins said: “Beryl is a bit of a legend at the hospital and still comes in every Wednesday to keep an eye on us all.”
He added: “It was a nice surprise to get short-listed. I certainly wouldn’t describe myself as a photographer. We all have to turn our hand to various tasks in the comms team and taking pictures is one of them. Beryl has become quite the media star since last year appearing on TV and in the national press. She is a pleasure to work with.”
Beyrl said: “I really enjoy the social side of it. I can’t think of anything worse than being stuck in front of the TV.”
Our NHS at 75 at the House of Fuji, 8-9 Long Acre, London WC2E 9LH and features 75 images taken by staff across the UK.
