A WOMAN in Urmston has been praised by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Eddy Newman, for her hard work during the Manchester Arena attack.

Jacqueline Corps, aged 41, is the trauma coordinator at Salford Royal, she was at home in bed on the night of the Manchester Bombings on May 22 where 22 people lost their lives.

As soon as she got the call and heard the news, Jaqueline went straight to the hospital where she co-ordinated the surgeries for the victims on the night and thereafter.

She said: "It was so tough. I went straight to A&E to co-ordinate the surgeries and make sure everyone got the treatment they needed and quickly, and I have been doing the same for those patients ever since.

"It was emotionally stressful. I left my house on the Monday night and worked straight through to the Friday. I have worked at Salford Royal for 13 years and you think you've seen everything but the injuries I saw on that night were horrific.

"Not only did we have to deal with the patients from the attack but all the other every day cases we had in the night for things like car crashes - the night will always stick with me."

On November 6, Cllr Eddy Newman invited Jaqueline, along with other first responders to a special civil reception at Manchester Town Hall, to thank and praise them. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham also attended the evening.

Cllr Newman said: “Manchester will never forget the terrible events of May 22 and those who were lost that night, injured or traumatised will forever be in our hearts.

“But we will also never forget the remarkable response of the city, the courage shown by first responders who ran towards danger to help people and the collective compassion and solidarity shown as Manchester refused to give in to those who would frighten and divide us.

“The worst of times can bring out the best in people and it’s right that we recognise the significant contribution made by so many who demonstrated professionalism, courage and compassion.”