A STUDENT nurse has been celebrated for her "outstanding work."

Sarah Tipping from University of Southampton received the national award from charity Cavell Nurses' Trust - and it comes with a £1,500 grant to study dementia care in Australia.

The Outstanding Student Nurse Award, sponsored by the RCN Foundation, recognised Sarah for demonstrating the qualities of good nursing care and her work to support people with dementia, including their families and carers during the early stages of her nursing career.

Cavell Nurses’ Trust helps nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants suffering financial or personal hardship, often because of illness, domestic abuse, disability, working poverty and older age.

Sarah said: “I’m really thrilled to have won. I’m passionate about nursing and enjoying every minute of my training. I can’t wait to be fully qualified and making a difference to the lives of my patients.”

Cavell Nurses’ Trust Chairman Simon Knighton said: “The Cavell Nurses’ Trust Awards helps us be here for nurses and midwives, either by supporting them when they face hardship or by celebrating the amazing work that they do every day.

“We’d like to thank the generous organisations that sponsored our awards and lent their time and expertise to ensure the awards are a fitting tribute to the passion and commitment of all our finalists.”

The ceremony took place in front of a packed audience of nurses, midwives and healthcare leaders at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Central London.