A fond farewell to our team member midwife Bernie Arkins who has retired after 48 years working in the NHS.

Team Calderdale community midwives celebrated this achievement at their Big Breakfast (BB).The BB event is the last Friday of every month and aimed at a informal get together for all the team to catch up, bond and spread their good news.

To show much she was loved, every colleague in the team was invited to send in a word describing Bernie. 

Colleague Jo Machon, said: "We wish her every happiness to a caring and compassionate aldy for the rest of her life"

Bernie said: "We should never forget how privileged we are to care for these women who rely on us to deliver their babies"