A nurse from Stevenage has received an award after helping to save a baby's life while off-duty.

Nancy Segwete, a mental health nurse, was at home when a six-week-old baby next door stopped breathing.

The baby's parents - after calling the emergency services - ran out of their home screaming for help, and Nancy immediately left her property to see what was happening.

Taking control of the situation, Nancy began CPR and, thankfully, the baby started to breathe again.

The ambulance service and police officers - called there by ambulance colleagues as they can sometimes get to the scene more quickly - then arrived on the scene to take over.

READ MORE

The baby, who had been born prematurely and had recently been released from hospital due to a chest infection, was taken to hospital for further checks.

Nancy's quick thinking was recognised at a Hertfordshire Constabulary awards ceremony held last week on April 25, with Chief Constable Charlie Hall joined by the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, Annie Brewster, and the Deputy Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, His Honour Judge Michael Kay.

Chief Constable Hall said: “I was delighted to once again come together with local dignitaries, officers and their families to recognise those whose swift actions have made the difference between life and death.

“I am sure that these incidents will stay with all of the individuals involved for the rest of their lives and I would like to extend my thanks to both my officers and the members of the public.”