A community midwife from Ceredigion has been shortlisted for an award for her work.

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Awards announced that Emma McKay has been shortlisted for their Midwives’ Midwife of the Year Award.

The RCM said it “offers these awards to commend and highlight outstanding individuals who have made a positive impact on parents and their newborns, showcasing world-class midwifery standards.”

Emma said: “I feel so lucky to have been shortlisted for the RCM Midwives’ Midwife of the Year. As a member of the North Ceredigion community team, I am proud to work alongside like-minded midwives passionate about continuity of care.

“My role as a PROMPT Wales facilitator has enabled me to devise a training aid to assist colleagues across the Health Board in managing obstetric emergencies in the community.”

Mandy Rayani, director of nursing, quality and patient experience said: “Emma has shown commendable efforts towards providing safe and nurturing care to parents and their new-born’s during this uncertain time.

“I would like to thank the Royal College of Midwives for recognising Emma and putting the spotlight on one of our exceptional midwives in Hywel Dda.

“I wish you all the best of luck Emma, you have my sincerest thanks for all of your work.”