We’re delighted that Katharine Caddick, Consultant Hepatology Nurse at Southmead Hospital, was chosen as a Lamp Escort at this year’s Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service.
The service took place at Westminster Abbey, with the lamp serving a central role as it represents the transfer of knowledge to future generations of nurses and midwives whilst also honouring those who have come before.
Katharine was one of two Lamp Escorts chosen to follow the lamp at the head of the procession, followed by student nurses and midwives, and three Rolls of Honour – honouring the Commonwealth Nurses killed during the Second World War; the nurses, midwives, nursing associates and healthcare support workers who died during the COVID-19 pandemic; and the 162 nurses who lost their lives during the First World War.
It’s a huge honour for her to have been chosen, and is a testament to the work she’s done leading improvements in care for liver patients at a national level. She also received a commendation for the RCN Forum Member of the Year Award 2026 in recognition of this work, another fantastic achievement.
Katharine said:
“I am delighted to be a lamp escort, walking with the light. With quiet bravery, I will hold my post – leading change, ensuring kinder, fairer, more equitable care for my patients, upholding excellence in nursing, and refusing to leave it to chance.”
A huge congratulations to Katharine, and all those chosen to take part in the procession.