LAMS scooped one of the UK’s top midwifery prizes at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Annual Awards.

Specialist midwives Lorraine Farrow, Linsey Ann McKean and Liz Walsh won the President’s Award for reducing inequalities for their initiative to support women in pregnancy with a current or recent history of drug or alcohol problems.

Cathy Warwick, Chief Executive of the RCM, said: “Winning an award is a wonderful achievement and I offer my congratulations to Lorraine, Linsey and Liz.

“This winning entry shows just what can be achieved by midwives and their colleagues working together. This has led to a better service for women, babies and their families and a service that is making real inroads into tackling inequalities in health.

“This dedication, innovation and determination will help maternity services everywhere to deliver safer, better and continually improving care.”

The ceremony was held in London and hosted by journalist and broadcaster Natasha Kaplinski.