Award For Bob

Bob Blaney has been volunteering at the Neuromuscular Centre for almost 15 years. He is a vital member of our physio team here at the centre and has helped many people over the years. He also has a very good listening ear and is very approachable!   

Bob discovered the NMC when he was a carer to Frank Carter, a physio client. At the age of 65 Bob retired and It was from that point in his life Bob  asked if he could join the physio team as a volunteer. Bob volunteer’s with us on a Monday and Thursday and also helped out at our open days. Bob tells me it was his wife, a carer by profession who inspired him into a caring role and volunteering. 

Lynne Groves our senior physiotherapist recently nominated Bob for the Cheshire Voluntary Service Outstanding Volunteer Support and Service Award. He was awarded this at a gala evening in the presence of his wife, members of our physio team, Lynne Groves, Paul Orme and Gill Storey. This award is a fantastic validation of Bob’s work within the NMC community.  Bob speaks very highly of all his colleagues at the NMC.  He would especially like to thank Lynne, Paul, Gill and Helen for all their support over the years.

Bob has received recognition for many things, throughout his life. In 2007 he was nominated for the Siemens Care and Share Team Award and was also recognized by Cheshire County Council with a certificate of commendation. He was also a Director for the Disability Resource Exchange.

A proud moment for Bob was when he was successful in nominating Frank Carter to carry the baton in the Queen’s Jubilee Baton Relay when it came through Nantwich prior to the Commonwealth Games.  

Bob also felt inspired by a poem called “A Crabbit Old Woman”. A piece of poetry close to his heart.  

We would like to wish Bob many congratulation’s on his award from us all here at NMC!
Well done Bob!