Britain’s highest award for gallantry and heroism recognises ‘courage, compassion and dedication’ of staff
The Queen has awarded the George Cross, the UK’s highest award for gallantry and heroism, to the NHS to mark its public service over seven decades, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The NHS marks its 73rd birthday on Monday following a year of unprecedented challenges. It is only the third time the award has been given to a collective body, country or organisation rather than an individual since it was instituted by the Queen’s father, George VI, at the height of the blitz in 1940.
