A mother who tirelessly overcame tough years to bring up her disabled daughter has won an award.

Satnam Kaur has had to battle through bureaucracy, funding cuts and personal struggles to care for Gurpreet, now 15, who has a chromosome disorder.

But her efforts have now been recognised and she was named Carer of the Year 2018 by charity Sense.

She said: “I am so happy – I am humbled an honoured.”

Ms Kaur, who is a single mother, had no idea Gurpreet was going to be disabled when she was pregnant.

She was eventually diagnosed with the rare, genetic condition which causes severe physical and learning disabilities as well as complex health issues such as renal failure.

As a result, Ms Kaur had to step up to a steep learning curve when she was allowed to take her home three months after she was born and her other two children, Amy, 11 and Ekraj, 10, were born.

Speaking of her experiences, she said: “It was really difficult. I had three children under 5 and all were in nappies. I didn’t have a carer, couldn’t get to mother and baby classes and had no friends.”

She had to quit her job as an accountant and although she has tried to go back to work over the last few years, caring for Gurpreet leaves her too exhausted.

Last year, she spearheaded a campaign to save Nascot Lawn, a respite centre her disabled daughter relies on which was shut by the CCG.

While the campaign was unsuccessful an the centre has closed, she says she has no regrets.

“I'm so glad that we've at least got some good news out of the Nascot battle,” she added.