A LOCAL Marie Curie nurse has been recognised for her work with people across Argyll and Bute who are living with a terminal illness.

Margaret Ann Norrie was announced as the joint winner of the Going the Extra Mile Award at the charity’s annual Peacock Awards last week.

Margaret Ann, who joined the charity in 2008 and regularly travels 40 miles to visit patients at home, was presented with her prize at the awards ceremony at the British Museum last week.

In often stormy weather conditions, she frequently has to travel on ferries, turning up early to ensure she is on time for the start of her 10pm shift.

After collecting her award alongside the second joint winner, Tracy Tucker from Wales, Margaret Ann, who lives in Alexandria, said: “I had a great time at the event on Tuesday night. It was lovely to meet so many people interested and supportive of the work of Marie Curie.

“As a lone worker in a rural area it was great to meet the other nominees and be reminded that there are many roles within the charity, as well as the team based in London. I was very pleased to have shared the award with Tracy and for both our efforts to be recognised and rewarded.”

The nationwide awards, now in their fourth year, give the organisation a unique opportunity to showcase the excellent care and innovation demonstrated by staff across the charity.

Dee Sissons, the executive director of nursing at Marie Curie, added: “It was such a wonderful evening and I was delighted to be able to present Margaret Ann with her award.

“It is always an honour for me to attend events like the Peacock Awards and I feel it is important that we celebrate the fantastic work of the individuals and teams working in Marie Curie’s Caring Services, who provide care to so many people with a terminal illness and their loved ones.”

The awards are named after the Peacock Charitable Trust, a long-standing and generous supporter of Marie Curie.