Sharing the sad news of the death of colleague Surangi Liyanamana

January 28, 2021

Sadly we have to share the news that one of our colleagues passed away at the weekend. Surangi Liyanamana joined the Trust relatively recently and was a staff nurse at Rowley Regis Hospital, working on McCarthy ward since October 2020. Surangi died after a short illness and was being cared for at the Trust.  Our sincerest condolences are with Surangi’s family and friends, her team members and all those who worked round the clock to treat and care for her.

Surangi’s family wanted to share this photograph of her and have said that “she was always selfless and did the best for others.”

Surangi’s line manager, Lady Ann Ordona, has shared her thoughts at this sad time.

“Surangi came to work for us on October 26,2020 following a successful interview for a Staff Nurse Position on McCarthy Ward at Rowley Regis Hospital. Surangi had previously worked in an in-patient Intermediate Care unit. She wanted to increase her working hours and  ‘a bit of change’, were her words during her interview. Surangi was not with us for very long, however she very quickly became part of the team, not just on McCarthy Ward but across community wards.

“We are a family who work together in Primary Care, Community and Therapies and when we lose a family member we all grieve together. We are united in facing this difficult time and will always be grateful knowing that we have each other to lean on during this trying time.

“Surangi  has been a mother to her two beautiful children,  a friend to many but  will always be a colleague who is dedicated to her profession until the end days of her life.

“Surangi’s smile would brighten anyone’s day and that is how we will choose to remember her, always.”

This news is tragic for all who knew Surangi. You are reminded that the Trust has access to 24/7 support for those who want to talk or who would like some help. Please don’t hesitate to make use of this or talk to any of your line managers or Trust leaders.