Dedicated receptionist a friendly face for terminally ill patients and their families

Sheila McGivern with Gwyneth Compston from category sponsor Power NI and Emmerdale's Lisa Riley (Photo by Kevin Scott)

Sheila McGivern with Gwyneth Compston from category sponsor Power NI and Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley (Photo by Kevin Scott)

Caring Spirit winner Sheila McGivern has dedicated more than half a century to helping others, having been part of the Southern Area Hospice in Newry from the day it was founded.

Last week it marked 35 years of service by changing its name to the Evora Hospice, but it still provides the same outstanding palliative care to people with life-limiting conditions.