Dr. Charlotte Crook
Image: Dr. Charlotte Crook
It is with a heavy heart that the West Midlands CARE team announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague, 𝐃𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤.
Today, we say goodbye to Charlie and remember her alongside family, friends and colleagues at her memorial service in Staffordshire. We will remember the remarkable contribution Charlie has made to our team and pre-hospital care in the West Midlands but, more importantly, we will cherish the memories of friendships forged with a truly special person.
Our thoughts are with Charlie’s family on this very difficult day.
Thank you, Charlie, for everything that you have done.
You will never be forgotten.
‘𝘛𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘦’
A tribute to Charlie from a friend,
“Charlie was an inspiration to all of us at CARE. She embodied the qualities so many of us strive for—kindness, dedication, humility, and warmth. She was endlessly selfless with her time, always the first to offer help, no matter how small the task.
Charlie believed deeply in CARE’s mission of educating the future of PHEM. Whether it was the Third Thursday lectures or other educational events, she could always be counted on to help, usually with bunting in hand! When teaching, she was humble, generous with her knowledge, and never hesitated to go the extra mile to explain something with care and patience.
Perhaps most of all, Charlie will be remembered for her incredible kindness and infectious sense of humour. It’s hard to picture her without that bright, bubbly grin and the unique spark of enthusiasm that lifted everyone around her.
Only recently, Charlie took on the role of leading the Junior Membership Scheme. She brought with her a wealth of ideas, a clear vision for its future, and a passion that made us all excited to be involved. As junior members, we were endlessly inspired by her meticulous organisation, her eye for detail, and her unwavering commitment to the charity. She couldn’t have been more perfectly suited to the role Charlie you were loved dearly and will be deeply and sincerely missed. Going forward, we can all only aspire to be a bit more ‘Charlie’ to honour your legacy.”
TB
