Occupational Therapist Josephine Brown has proved she goes the extra mile in her job by winning a national award.
Josephine, who works for West Sussex County Council Adults’ Services, and is based in Crawley, was presented with the Extra Mile Award on Wednesday November 25 at the St Catherine’s Hospice.
The award was given by the Motor Neurone Disease Association and recognised the support and care Health and Social Care professionals provide to people with the disease.
Josephine was nominated by Kate Pottinger, Regional MND care development advisor.
Peter Catchpole, County Council Cabinet Member for Adults’ Services, said: “Our Occupational Therapists do a fantastic job helping people with physical impairments to live more independently.
“They focus on making the most of people’s abilities and working closely with clients and carers to make their lives better.”
Henry Smith, County Council Leader, said: “Congratulations to Josephine, it’s always fantastic for our staff to get recognised for their hard work.”
Josephine has been working as an Occupational Therapist since 2006 and works with adults and children. Previously, she worked on an Acute Neurological Ward at Epsom Hospital.
She said: “I am very pleased to receive the award, and really enjoy being an Occupational Therapist. I have a very supportive team who help me to go the extra mile for my customers and their carers. I feel the MND Association does great work, especially the volunteers who provide exceptional support.”
To find out more about Adults’ Services, visit www.westsussex.gov.uk and type in Adults’ Services.
Sign up to the Crawley Happy Times for all the latest news.
