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. 

The winner of the 2026 Elaine Thorp Award for Bereavement Care is Helen Wilson, midwife at The Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.

Helen received the award following a heartfelt nomination from bereaved mother Ashley Waugh. You can read our news story about Helen and find out more about why she was nominated.