A Marie Curie Nurse from Alexandria has been recognised for her work with people living with a terminal illness- by being announced as the joint winner of the ‘Going the Extra Mile Award’ at Marie Curie’s annual Peacock Awards last week.

Margaret Ann Norrie, who works across Argyll and Bute, attended the awards which took place at the British Museum, London.

She joined the charity in 2008 and regularly travels 40 miles to visit patients at home.

Weather conditions are often stormy and she frequently has to travel on ferries, turning up early to ensure she is on time for the start of her 10pm shift.

The nationwide awards, now in their fourth year, give the organisation a unique opportunity to showcase the excellent care and innovation demonstrated by staff across the charity.

It celebrates both teams and individuals who are nominated by their colleagues for consistently showing commitment to delivering the best care to people living with terminal illness and support for their loved ones.

The awards are named after the Peacock Charitable Trust which is a long-standing and generous supporter of Marie Curie.

The Peacock Charitable Trust is passionate about nursing care and, in collaboration with Marie Curie, wanted to find a way to recognise staff who provided exceptional nursing care.

After collecting her award alongside the joint winner, Tracy Tucker, from Wales, Margaret Ann said: "I had a great time at the event on Tuesday night.

"It was lovely to meet so many people interested and supportive of the work of Marie Curie.

"As a lone worker in a rural area it was great to meet the other nominees and be reminded that there are many roles within the charity, as well as the team based in London.

"I was very pleased to have shared the award with Tracy and for both our efforts to be recognised and rewarded."

Dee Sissons, executive director of nursing at Marie Curie, added: "It was such a wonderful evening and I was delighted to be able to present Margaret Ann with her award.

"It is always an honour for me to attend events like the Peacock Awards and I feel it is important that we celebrate the fantastic work of the individuals and teams working in Marie Curie’s Caring Services, who provide care to so many people with a terminal illness and their loved ones."