A Hillingdon midwife who helped a grieving young couple has been hailed as 'amazing' after receiving a public vote award.
The winners of Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's annual staff awards, which include a publicly voted accolade, were announced this month.
Midwife Denise Ahmed scooped the Compassionate Care Award after she was nominated by a young mother and father, who tragically lost their daughter due to complications during the pregnancy.
The humble midwife, who previously won a national award whilst training, said: "I am genuinely touched that the public took the time to nominate me.
"This award is an honour and recognition not just for me, but for all my colleagues within the maternity team".
The couple she helped said Denise was exceptionally kind and understanding, remaining calm and professional throughout. She stayed way beyond her shift to support them.
They described her as an amazing lady, a credit to her profession and an asset to the trust and to the whole community.
Shane DeGaris, said: “These awards celebrate just some of the fantastic work that our staff do every day.
“We know as an organisation that it’s the people – our staff - who really make the difference to the care we deliver and this was a perfect opportunity to say thank you and well done to not only the winners, but all those who were shortlisted for the awards.”
The NHS Trust launched the awards to pay tribute to the 3,300 staff working at Hillingdon Hospital and Mount Vernon Hospital .
The winners, of seven different categories, were announced at a celebration event held at the Park Inn Hotel, Heathrow.
A Hillingdon Hospital midwife previously spoke out on female genital mutilation (FGM) after a opening centre to help women affected.
Hillingdon's healthcare winners
Outstanding Teamwork Award: Paediatric Allergy and Dermatology Team
Quality and Innovation Award: Harps Shina
Outstanding Demonstration of CARES Award: Cathy Bryant
Promoting Healthier Lifestyles Award: Trust’s Catering Team
Chief Executive's Award - Individual: Zoe McDowell
Chief Executive's Award - Team: Daniels Ward
