Public Health Nursing colleagues in the South Eastern Trust have bid a fond farewell to Anne Tumelty, a highly respected Health Visitor, as she begins her retirement.
Anne’s career in healthcare began in 1981 when she commenced her training as a Children’s Nurse. She worked in children’s surgery for many years before moving into education, teaching Health & Social Care at the South Eastern Regional College.
In 2012, Anne joined the Public Health Nursing Team as a Public Health Staff Nurse in the Down Sector. Her passion for supporting families inspired her to return to university to study and qualify as a Health Visitor, fulfilling a long-held ambition.
Throughout her career, Anne has worked in both the Lisburn and Downpatrick Health Visiting Teams, where she has been a dedicated and valued member of the service, making a real difference to the lives of children and families across the Trust area.
South Eastern Trust, Head of Service for Public Health Nursing, Helen Leigh, thanked Anne for her outstanding contribution and said, “Anne’s dedication, warmth and professionalism have left a lasting impact on her colleagues and the families she has supported. She will be greatly missed, but we wish her every happiness and success as she embarks on this new chapter in life.”