Long serving paramedic says goodbye

After serving 21 years within the East of
England Ambulance Service, station supervisor Stewart Wagstaff has said his
final goodbyes to his friends and colleagues. Stewart began his career back in 1988 where he was originally based at Hoddesdon station.

After four years he completed his paramedic training and transferred to Cheshunt where he took on the role of
station supervisor until present.

During Stewarts lengthy career he has delivered numerous babies and is proud to be the first paramedic at Cheshunt to successfully thrombolise a patient.

Stewart said: "First and foremost I wish to thank all the staff based at Cheshunt and everyone within the South East Hertfordshire locality for their support over the years. My wife Jan and I are planning to see more of the world
during my retirement and I am sure my four children and six grand children will keep me very much occupied."

Rob, who has worked alongside Stewart said:"I have worked with Stewart since I was a trainee for nearly two years. In that time I have learnt a lot from him, some of it to do with farming but all of
it useful. He has been an excellent
supervisor and mentor and will be sorely missed at Cheshunt."

Chief executive Hayden Newton said: "Since joining the ambulance
service in January 1988 Stewart has continuously undertaken both personal and career development opportunities to improve his clinical skills and contribution to the organisation. The numerous letters of thanks and commendation he has received are a compliment to his career and demonstrate the high quality of care he has given to
the patients and community of the East of England over the past 21 years. On behalf of the Trust I would like to thank Stewart for his hard work and strong patient focus over the years and I wish
him a very healthy and happy retirement."