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The Elaine Thorp Award for Bereavement Care aims to recognise the vital work done by midwives, nurses, and other health professionals to care for parents affected by pregnancy loss or the death of their baby.

Nominations for the 2026 Elaine Thorp Award for Bereavement Care are open until 27 February.Nominate today

Find out more about the award below.

A health professional holds hands with a patient

Nominate a health professional

Recognise someone who provided excellent care.

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Image of Elaine Thorp

Who was Elaine Thorp?

Find out more about the woman who inspired this award.

Read Elaine's story

A parent is cared for by a health professional

Why bereavement care matters

Find out how good quality care helps bereaved parents.

Previous winner Gemma Sayer accepts the award from Chief Midwifery Officer for England, Kate Brintworth

Previous winners and shortlisted nominees

Learn more about those who've been recognised.

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