STAFF at Malton Hospital have been praised for their outstanding care.

The hospital’s Fitzwilliam Ward has been presented with its second star award from the York Foundation Trust this year.

Held monthly, the awards are made following feed-back from patients and their families.

Ward manager, Norman Barclay, said: “Nominations are made by patients who have been cared for by staff on the ward.

“This is the second star we have received in two months for the service we provide here.”

Norman added: “We are delighted to receive two awards in such a short space of time. Well done to all the staff here. It is fantastic that all their hard work is being recognised by the people they care for.”