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It’s a family affair! Married couple Pat and Pat retire from our hospital on the same day

Pat and Pat

Pictured are Patrick and Patricia at King George Hospital

It was the end of an era on Friday (30 September) as Patrick and Patricia Bullman retired after working alongside each other at King George Hospital for almost 20 years.

Healthcare assistant Patrick, 68, joined the hospital as a porter in 1997 after a 30-year career with Ford.

Patricia, 67, also started as a healthcare assistant after years of doing jobs to fit around her family while raising her three children. At 50, she decided to challenge herself and trained to be a nurse.

Working in the same department for the best part of two decades may have been a challenge for some couples, but not Patricia and Patrick, who have been together for 50 years.

Patrick said: “We’re very professional at work but it is nice to have lunch together.

“We’ve both really enjoyed our time at the Trust.  I’ve learned so much and got to do different things.”

Patricia added: “I would recommend the Trust to anyone as I’ve enjoyed every single minute of work. We have a bit of banter with the doctors and nurses and caring for the patients always comes first.”

They kicked off their retirement as they meant to go on, heading straight off on holiday for a trip to Yarmouth, and are looking forward to a break in Spain after that. They also plan to spend more time with their family, helping with their grandchildren.

Working at our Trust has been a real family affair for the couple, of Westwood Road, Seven Kings, their daughter Lisa is a resuscitation officer and four of their grandchildren work for the Trust, their granddaughter is a phlebotomist, two of their grandsons works as porters and a third works in security.

Patrick and Patricia also have sons Andrew and David, ten grandchildren overall, aged from nine to 24, and two great-grandchildren aged three and six.

Patrick added: “I enjoyed the interaction with the patients most, and how they would open up. I’ve also made great friends so I’ll miss it all.”

Pictured are Patrick and Patricia at King George Hospital.

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