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Two midwifes and a nurse from Kettering General Hospital have received DAISY Awards to mark their outstanding contributions to patient care.

 Delivery Suite Midwife Amy Ingram was nominated by patient Grace Davies, from Wellingborough, for the way she supported her family during an emergency C-section. Part of her nomination reads:

“Amy really shone when my babies heart rate drastically dropped. I was chatting and had not noticed but she was immediately on it checking the position of the monitor and then explaining to me that she needed to pull the emergency button and what was going to happen because of this, so when about 10 staff members came rushing in, and I was not surprised at all.

“She constantly kept me and my partner informed as to what was going to happen and calmly and coherently explained why I needed to go under general anaesthetic to have an emergency c section.

“She was right there with me keeping me calm and laughing at my bad jokes. I could tell my partner was very worried and scared and she let me know that she would make sure he was ok and that he was informed how the surgery was going and how baby and I were.

“Both me and my partner will never forget how she turned what could have been a really traumatic event into a crazy but amazing story to tell our daughter.” 

Medical Assessment Unit nurse Mirela Dimitriu was nominated by patient Angela Edward after she needed to go to the unit because of an asthma attack, whilst also supporting her autistic son. Part of her nomination reads:

“Mirela helped me to feel safe secure and well informed and really went above and beyond for my son who was finding me being in hospital for the first time very hard to understand, and was struggling with it. 

“Mirela took the time to explain to Ben that I was getting better but knowing he was autistic she did this by showing him that my results were improving and that mum would be home soon, but while in hospital he was not to worry because every day I was getting better.

“Sometimes it is not just about being a nurse it was about being a human. She treated me and my son with the greatest respect and made my time on MAU so much easier

“I truly believe I was able to heal quicker just because of this little act of kindness that will always stay in my heart, please thank her for me. She is one special lady.” 

Delivery suite Midwife Grace Dorks was nominated by a patient who had a difficult birth and who wrote:

“Very quickly, it became clear that things weren’t going to be straightforward. With every contraction, my baby’s heart rate dropped, and I had to remain on continuous monitoring. 

“Midwife Grace came on for the day shift and took over my care. She immediately listened to me and asked me about my wishes. I explained how deeply I wanted to avoid a C-section if it was still safe for my baby, and she didn’t dismiss me. I

“Instead, she raised this with the nurse in charge, and together they sat with me for an honest, reassuring conversation. They explained everything clearly, made sure I understood the situation, and assured me that my baby was safe. 

“Grace poured her heart into making sure I had the labour and delivery I had always imagined, while never compromising on safety. Because of her compassion, her courage, and her dedication, I was able to have the birth I had hoped for. 

“I will be forever grateful to Grace for the way she stood beside me, for believing in me, and for helping me bring my baby into the world in the most empowering way. Thank you so much! “

KGH’s Director of Nursing Robin Binks said: “Amy, Mirela and Grace went the extra mile to make patients and their families feel special, listened to, and supported.

“They have all demonstrated excellent care values and their nominations show much that means to patients and the families they have supported.”

DAISY Awards were first launched in America in 1999 following the death of a patient Patrick J Barnes who had received outstanding care for a Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem, (DAISY).

They are now operated in hospitals across the UK as an internationally recognised achievement.

Anyone who has received outstanding care can nominate a member of KGH staff for a DAISY award by going to: completing the Daisy Award nomination form .