Wakefield grandmother comes out of retirement to nurse again by volunteering for the NHS army

A grandmother from Ossett who served as a nurse for 38 years has come out of retirement to join the NHS again as a volunteer.
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Karen Curry, 60, retired in 2015 after working across a number of departments, specifically in A&E.

But after hearing the call for former NHS workers to join forces again during the coronavirus crisis, Mrs Curry has volunteered her experienced services again.

She said: “It is one of those things that have to be done.

A grandmother of three volunteers to join the NHS army.A grandmother of three volunteers to join the NHS army.
A grandmother of three volunteers to join the NHS army.
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"I can’t even imagine what it's like for people working on the frontline, there hasn’t been anything like this before.

“I didn't even think about it when I saw the appeal for volunteers. I did it straight away.”

During the five years Mrs Curry has spent retired, she exercises regularly, including yoga and the gym.

She said: “I am really lucky to be fit and healthy, so I am able to help out.

“I always wanted to be a nurse from such a young age. It's a positive for yourself and it keeps your spirits up.

“There's a lot of people who need help and it's nice to be able to offer it to them.”

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