STAFF members of Yorkshire Ambulance Service were honoured for their outstanding contribution at the annual NHS Star Awards.

More than 170 staff members attended the event in York to commend those who have gone the extra mile for patients and colleagues.

Rachel Appleton, from Haxby, won the Resilience Award.

Chairman of Yorkshire Ambulance, Kath Lavery, said: “Rachel is not only one of the most efficient, professional, caring and compassionate members of staff, but she also regularly goes well above and beyond her day-to-day duties.”