Augustine Agyei-Mensah was a 'dedicated' dad-of-four who cared for patients with complex cognitive difficulties.
A family has been left heartbroken after a ‘dedicated and hard-working’ learning disabilities nurse died after contractingAugustine Agyei-Mensah, known to his colleagues as Gus, had worked for the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust since 2014.
The dad-of-four, who supported people with complex cognitive and sensory needs, was employed by South West Trains for four years before he qualified in 2013.His family has paid tribute to him, saying: ‘Augustine was a caring husband and loving father to four children. We are devastated by his loss.‘He was a dedicated, hard-working and proud NHS worker who will be missed by all who knew him.’
Chief executive of the trust Angela Hillery said: ‘Our hearts break today for Augustine’s wife and young family. We remain committed to supporting them through this time.‘Augustine epitomised what we stand for here at NHFT. He was committed to making a difference and giving people a second chance.‘Augustine cared for some of the most vulnerable in our society; lives have been transformed because of him.
In a statement, the NHFT added: ‘Augustine always recognised that as a clinician he had an opportunity to support service users in making positive changes.’
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