Sassy Suttonian and popular television presenter Emma Willis made a return trip to her home town this week to present the midwifery team at Good Hope Hospital with an award for supporting local mums with breastfeeding.

Having made her name in popular programmes such as Big Brother, Prize Island and Girlfriends; mum of two Emma was keen to take time out to celebrate with the midwives following the valuable advice and support she received from them when her children, Isabelle and Ace, were born.  The future co-presenter of BBC One’s talent show, ‘The Voice’, presented the team with the UNICEF Baby Friendly Award in acknowledgement of the their work to ensure babies receive the best start in life.

Jackie Scott, Good Hope infant feeding co-ordinator, said: “It’s such a pleasure for us to be awarded the prestigious UNICEF Baby Friendly Award. We are all passionate about supporting mums with their feeding choices.

I would like to thank Emma for presenting the award to the team, she is a role model for young mums and her support for the Hospital is greatly appreciated.” 

Emma said: “Good Hope Hospital has been in my life forever – I was born here, my sister gave birth here, my parents worked here and I’ve received advice about feeding my daughter from Jackie.

“For me I’m over the moon that the team have got this award as the Hospital is part of my life.”

Anyone wanting help or advice from the Good Hope breastfeeding service can call 0121 424 9741 or the national breastfeeding helpline on 0300 100 0212.