The nutritional support assistant, who works at the specialist stroke care unit at Calderdale Royal Hospital, walked a total of 34 miles just doing her job during Stroke Awareness Week.

She recorded the distance by wearing a pedometer to work to encourage her patients to take more exercise.

She is part of the award-winning team at the hospital, which helps patients on wards 7b and 7c on the road to recovery after a stroke.

The rehabilitation team also includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors, nurses and consultants.

She said: "We pride ourselves on our teamwork for the benefit our patients. We are proud of the service we offer our patients and always aim to give them a treat during this important awareness week.

"I work between two wards yet never imagined I covered so much ground. It came as quite a surprise."

The week also included a pamper day for patients with hair, manicure and relaxation treatments, an information stand in the restaurant with a book, cakes and CD stall and a cheese and wine party with updates on the latest developments in stroke care.