A dedicated maternity support worker from Newtownards has been recognised for her outstanding care and compassion by receiving a Cavell Star Award.
Melanie McAlpine, who works in the maternity unit at the Ulster Hospital, was awarded the top honour from the national awards programme for her ability to ‘shine bright’ and show exceptional care to her colleagues, patients and patients’ families.
Melanie said she was ‘totally taken by surprise’ when she learned she had received the prestigious accolade.“I had no idea and I never thought I would be nominated, let alone win,” said Melanie.
“Being awarded the Cavell Star Award was amazing, but it just reiterates what an amazing and dedicated team I work with. Patients are always our priority and it is, for me, a privilege to be recognised and rewarded in this way.”
