THE education of health staff in Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa has been recognised.

Worcestershire Community and Mental Health NHS Trust has been granted the Investors in People title.

The award is a national standard stating a level of good practice in training for staff.

Trust chairman John Calvert said: "The trust believes the Investors in People standard has provided us with a framework to ensure patients, as well as those who commission our services, are getting value for money from our investment in education and training."