Staff Nurse Nick Penney from Disney Ward was nominated by Kimberley, for the way he has supported seven-year-old Harry over the last three years since his diagnosis with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.

Kimberley wrote: “Nick was there all the way through Harry’s treatment right from the day we received his devastating diagnosis. In that time Nick built up a special rapport with Harry, and whenever he had to spend time in hospital, he always hoped Nick would be the nurse on duty to look after him. Nick made hospital a ‘fun’ place for Harry and a place where he always felt safe to be.

“There are many great nurses, but Nick really is one of the best and we feel he definitely deserves this recognition for difference he makes, his passion for nursing is obvious to see and is incredibly admirable.

“Even when Harry finished his treatment, Nick came along to clinic to watch Harry finish his treatment by ringing the end of treatment bell, so Nick really was there from day one right through to the very last day.

“‘Thank you’ will never be enough for us to thank him for the difference he has made to our family, so we really hope he can be awarded with this award to show him how grateful we are for the care, compassion and support he has provided for our little boy.”