Our apprentice of the month for July is Apprentice Maternity Support Worker, Daizie Waite who has won the award this month for her commitment to her studies and overcoming barriers.

Daizie is pictured centre with fellow apprentices Emily Holmes (left) and Casey Rogers (right).

Senior Vocational Assessor and Widening Participation Coordinator Janette Murphy, said: "She is a delight to be in the presence of and works really hard as a real team player within her clinical area. We are really proud of her development and look forward to watching her continue to grow in her career."

Daizie said: "I am just so grateful and still a bit shocked to have been given apprentice of the month! Throughout my apprenticeship I feel as though I've been able to grow and meet so many incredible people who have helped me get all this way. I just want to say a massive thank you to my amazing assessor, Jeanette Riley and whole of the apprenticeship team and all my wonderful colleagues who push me to be at my best! You have all been so supportive, patient and willing to show me new things. I’ve been able to learn so much from each of you and I just really appreciate everything you have all done for me. I hope to keep moving forward and making the most of my apprenticeship. Thanks again to all those involved for this recognition!"