A CARE trust is celebrating the work of its nurses.

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is staging a glittering event to recognise the “innovative and compassionate” efforts of its nursing teams.

The event, part of activities marking the 70th-anniversary year of the National Health Service, takes place tomorrow at the Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel in Bingley.

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, community and learning disability services across the area.

Last month it was awarded a gold star by national charity, the Carers Trust.

The coveted honour was in recognition of its commitment to involving carers in their loved ones’ care plans.

The care trust has completed the first phase of the charity’s Triangle of Care membership scheme, which aims to encourage healthcare organisations to commit to improving the experience of carers whose family members are using their services.

Phase one involved assessing the needs of those caring for people who use the organisation’s hospital services, and to commit to improving the service provided to carers.

Sallie Turner, for the care trust, said: “We are very proud of everyone’s contribution to getting this gold star – it was a team effort at all levels of the organisation.

“As a trust we think it’s so important to give carers the support they need, and to ensure that they feel valued and appreciated.”