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22 March 2023

Bereavement midwives Julie Stewart and Gemma Gluckman were recognised on the prestigious Mariposa Awards for the exemplary care they ship at Barnet Sanatorium (BH) and Royal Unfastened Sanatorium.

The yearly awards rite celebrates healthcare employees and group employees who’ve long gone above and past within the care and improve that they supply for individuals who have skilled child loss.

Each Julie and Gemma have been shortlisted for awards, and out of masses of nominations, Julie used to be offered the particular popularity award [pictured below] by means of actor and presenter Kym Marsh for her remarkable contributions as a bereavement midwife at BH.

Talking about her win, Julie commented: “It used to be any such particular night to be a part of and we have been very humbled to be there. The bereaved households on the rite confirmed such power in sharing their tragic reports with us and The Mariposa Believe does superb paintings to assist and improve them. We have been additionally in a position to talk to colleagues from different trusts who’re so inspiring in what they do.

“I’d additionally like to increase my gratitude to my colleagues at Barnet Sanatorium maternity division for his or her important encouragement and improve to make sure we proceed to give you the top quality care our sufferers deserve.”

Now of their 5th yr, the awards are run by means of child loss charity The Mariposa Believe which gives unfastened improve to other people suffering from child loss, being pregnant after child loss, fertility, adoption and extra.

This yr’s awards have been hosted by means of Kym Marsh with a number of superstar supporters and ambassadors presenting the awards, together with Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE, leader midwifery officer for England, Rio and Kate Ferdinand, ‘Made in Chelsea’ celebrity Louise Thompson, ‘This Morning’ Physician Larisa Corda and James Inexperienced, Sky Sports activities reporter.

[Main picture – from left to right: Rio Ferdinand, Gemma Gluckman, Julie Stewart and Kate Ferdinand]