Manchester emergency and medical services awarded

    The Women of the Manchester Emergency and Medical Services have been honoured with The Women of the Year Award at a ceremony that took place in London this week.

    Women of the Year president, Sandi Toksvig, hosted a group of 400 specially invited women, all honoured as a ‘2017 Woman of Achievement’ selected for their resilience, resourcefulness and selfless actions.

    Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall presented the award to Naomi Davis, Assistant Chief Constable Debbie Ford, PC Lauren Moore, Cath Daley, Vicky Wijeratne, Laura Prescott, Lea Vaughan and Shoba Manesh who received it on behalf of the Manchester Emergency and Medical Services.

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