A THIRTEEN-year-old girl who has devoted her time to helping her family after her mum was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer was awarded the Carer of the Year accolade.

Chloe Capovila, of Barrow Island, stepped up to all adult tasks at hand without being asked to do so while her mum has been going through chemotherapy and surgery.

“I feel really happy. It feels great to be recognised, I wasn’t expecting it at all,” she said.

“I’m going to put the award on my mantlepiece.”

Chloe has also had to care for her siblings since her father suffered from a severe spinal injury in 2017.

Her mum, Lori-Anne Jackson, said: “I’m so proud of her. She’s so humble and doesn’t do it for the awards or recognition.”

The judges said that Chloe was a 'true inspiration to us all'.

Another hard-working helper was awarded the prestigious Good Friend award due to her selfless and caring attitude.

Described as a 'great team member', Lucy Armstrong was awarded the accolade due to her hard work as a health care assistant at the inpatient unit at St Mary’s Hospice in Ulverston.

“Everyone at the awards has been amazing,” she said.

“This award is on behalf of everyone at the hospice, we’re all a family and we are going through a hard time but we’re trying to remain positive.

“I want people to continue to support the hospice so that we can continue to grow."

The judges described Lucy as a 'true friend' who went beyond her role in incredibly difficult circumstances.

Lisa Rook, a respite carer, was also one of the finalists for the Carer of the Year award.

She was nominated for”going above and beyond” the role of duty for children with special needs in Barrow.

Dalton-in-Furness Chapelle Cooper was also a finalist for the Good Friend award after she made the life-changing decision to act as a surrogate for her brother, Scott Stephenson and his partner, Michael Smith.