Lin, a resident at Care South’s Buxton House in Weymouth, visited Dorset County Hospital’s maternity unit in honour of International Day of Midwifery.
The visit was part of Care South’s ‘Make a Wish’ initiative.
Lin spent more than 40 years in midwifery in Wolverhampton, rising to become head of midwifery before retiring and relocating to Dorset.
Lin, resident of Buxton House, pictured in her career as a midwife (Image: Care South)
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Lauren Taylor, home manager at Buxton House, said: “Hearing Lin speak so fondly about her time as a midwife inspired us to make this wish a reality, and we are so grateful to the Dorset County Hospital team for giving her such a warm welcome.
“At Care South, we are passionate about helping residents reconnect with the hobbies, interests and memories that mean the most to them.
“Seeing how much the visit meant to Lin was incredibly special for everyone involved.”
The maternity unit tour was led by Jo Hartley, Director of Midwifery and Neonatal Services, and Lindsey Burningham, Deputy Director of Midwifery and Neonatal Services.
Lin said: “I have good memories of being a midwife as I enjoyed the feeling of helping people.
“It felt different to anything I’d done before.
“The first baby I ever helped to deliver was a little boy born at home and I remember standing in the garden to have a photo with his family.
“It was very nice to see the maternity unit at Dorset County Hospital.
“It was so clean and tidy, and the staff were so friendly and welcoming.
“They all do a fantastic, incredible, worthwhile job.”
Buxton House resident Lin with the midwives at Dorset County Hospital. (Image: Care South)
Ms Hartley said: “It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Lin to our maternity unit where she shared some of her memories from her incredible career.
“It was wonderful for our team to share the maternity unit with someone who has given so much to the profession.”
Buxton House provides residential, respite and dementia care.
The home has a dedicated activities team who organise daily events to help residents socialise and form friendships.