A MIDWIFE from North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) has been awarded the ‘special recognition’ award at the Mariposa Ball.

Kerry Pape was nominated and went on to be given the award for her role at specialist bereavement midwife at NCIC.

The Mariposa Trust charity supports people who have been affected by the loss of a baby. In 2018 they launched the Mariposa Awards which recognised those making a difference.

Ms Page said: "I was both thrilled and overwhelmed by my nomination, I love my job and don’t expect any recognition other than the satisfaction I get from making a difference in the lives of the women and families I encounter.

"That being said it was such a pleasure to attend the awards and then go onto win, was amazing.

"The award is for all of the team here at NCIC, I couldn’t do my job without the support of the other members of the bereavement team, particularly my colleague and counterpart Andrea Ewing."

Jane Johnstone, whose family were supported by Kerry during such a loss, said: "There is no one who is more deserving of such an award, we are in awe of her compassion and dedication in her role.

"We cannot explain enough how Kerry supported us."