Britain's "oldest working nurse" has won a social care award at the age of 84 and has no plans of retiring

AT the age of 84, Daisy Richards, recognised as Britain’s “oldest working nurse,” has received a prestigious social care award.

Based in Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, Ms. Richards has been a nurse since 1958 and currently works at Fairways Newydd Nursing and Dementia Care Home.

Despite her age, she has no intention of retiring. 

At the Wales Care Awards in Cardiff, she was honored with the gold dignity in care award as well as a bronze outstanding service award. 

Reflecting on her continued work, Ms. Richards noted,:“The important thing is that I am still able to work, do my work to my maximum capacity.”

Expressing her surprise at receiving the gold award, she added: “I’m still in a state of shock at getting the gold award to be honest, I still don’t think it has registered.”

Acknowledging her achievement has been a challenge for her, as she stated,:“I just go to work, do my work and do my best. I suppose it will take me a while to come to terms with getting the award.”

Looking ahead, Ms. Richards is eager to revalidate her nursing registration next year. 

Responding to questions about her plans, she said: “People say I will be 85 next year, so ask am I really going to revalidate. And I say: ‘But yes, of course!’ All my colleagues are so supportive and kind, I really enjoy working with them.”