NEWS RELEASE FROM
THE REGISTERED NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION
Issued 1st July 2004
DEREK WHITTAKER RECEIVES FIRST-EVER
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM RNHA
The Registered Nursing Home Association (RNHA) has presented its first-ever ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ to Derek Whittaker, its former chairman and current senior vice-president.
Derek Whittaker is one of the RNHA’s longest serving members, having joined the association some thirty years ago.
He was elected to the RNHA National Council in 1982 and has served on the its governing body ever since, becoming vice chairman in 1992 and chairman in 1994.
Following his four-year term as chairman, Derek was appointed RNHA vice-president in 1998.
Making the presentation to Derek at the RNHA’s annual conference in Chester last week, outgoing national chair Rosemary Strange said it was right to recognise his sterling work for the nursing home sector over such a long period of time. She described him as a ‘tower of strength’ who had consistently given his time and energy to ensure that the voice of nursing homes was heard.
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For further information and comment, please contact:
Frank Ursell, Chief Executive Officer, RNHA
Tel: 0121-454 2511 or mobile 07785 227000
Note to editors:
A high resolution photograph is available of Derek Whittaker with his award.
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