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Hospital volunteers Jackie Kendall and Jean Scott at University Hospital of North Tees

Stockton friends find a new sense of purpose together as North Tees hospital volunteers

Former colleagues Jackie Kendall and Jean Scott have reunited in retirement as volunteer hospital welcomers, and are encouraging others to give volunteering a try.

The Tees · 28 August 2026

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Chris Kemp with her daughters at the hospital.

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Hospital matron retires after more than 45 years’ service to the NHS

Chris Kemp is stepping down from her role as matron at the University Hospital of North Tees after a 47-year career, though her three daughters continue to serve at the same trust.

Stockton-on-Tees · 24 Nov 2022