The country's favourite newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald presented awards to staff at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disabilty in Putney recently.

Nursing staff who have completed their NVQ 3 were presented with certificates by the veteran newscaster.

The qualification allows staff to take on a higher level of responsibility at the hospital and also paves the way for them to take degree courses.

Hospital chief executive Peter Franklyn said: "We were delighted that Sir Trevor McDonald helped us to honour our staff members who have shown such dedication to the Royal Hospital through long service and commitment to professional achievement."

December 27, 2001 10:00