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Mum and daughter go from studying together to working together

A mother and daughter duo enjoyed an extra special day as they graduated together from the same university course.

Lesley Neal and her daughter Ellie, both from Darlington, completed their BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science studies and were among over 5,000 graduates who crossed the stage during 海角直播鈥檚 summer graduation ceremonies. Having worked for the ambulance service for years, Lesley returned to education to earn her degree.

Ellie was inspired to join her mum in the healthcare sector and also decided to pursue a career as a paramedic.

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Lesley, 44, added: 鈥淲e could be doing shifts together, so that鈥檒l be nice.鈥�

Ellie enjoyed the combination of theoretical and practical learning, with the work placement on the ambulance being her favourite part of her studies.

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Lesley said her highlight was the graduation itself and that studying and graduating in the same ceremony alongside her daughter made their celebrations even more special.

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Ellie added: 鈥淚t鈥檚 a nice celebration in itself and getting all dressed up together was lovely. We got to enjoy double the celebrations.鈥�