The family of a former patient has donated £5,000 to Wexham Park’s Eden Ward to thank staff for her care.
Annie Monteiro, who had complex medical problems, received care from the clinical haematology team and medical investigations day unit for more than a decade before she died in 2016.
And on 5 July – NHS70 day - her brothers Albert, Tony and Xavier Monteiro visited the Eden Ward to present their donation.
It was gratefully accepted on behalf of the hospital by consultant haematologist Dr Nicola Bienz.
Albert said: “The event was made even more significant as it fell on the 70th birthday of the NHS, which was the very institution that looked after our dear sister all the years she was ill.
“We pay a special tribute to Dr Bienz and her staff on Eden Ward for the outstanding care and attention that Annie received in the final days of her wonderful life.”
Dr Bienz said: “Throughout all the years she visited us, Annie was unfailingly calm, positive and an absolute pleasure to know.
“We were honoured that in her final illness she chose to be cared for on Eden Ward, where she felt safe. It has been something of a surprise and a delight to us that her family have recognised and supported us in this very kind way.”