A man is unable to eat, speak or walk after an ice slip on his Christmas night out.
Michelle Kelly's partner Tommy has been forced to "learn to walk again" after he suffered the brain injury in a fall.
She has had to care full time for him after he was slipped on ice, hit his head and spent three months in a coma.
The tragic accident left Tommy, from Sefton, Merseyside, with a massive life-changing brain injury and he has only now been discharged from hospital two and a half years later.
The Liverpool Echo reports he has been forced to use a wheelchair and was unable to eat, speak, or care for himself.
Army physicians Steve Cairns and Si Squires, helped Tommy to learn to walk again.
He still deals with the lasting effects of his brain injury, including language difficulties and fatigue.
His wife Michelle has devoted her time to caring for him, while holding down a full time job and looking after their respective families.
She also has a voluntary role at local brain injury charity Headway Sefton.
Michelle, who has been given a national award for her care of Tommy, said: "I don’t do this for any other reason than it’s what needs to be done.
"If I can help just one person, then I’ll do it. I was very surprised to find out I had been nominated.
"Headway Sefton has been there for us from the first day the charity opened its doors. We are like one big family, and I’m so grateful for the support network I have through Headway."
Luke Griggs, chief executive of Headway said: "You cannot fail to be moved by Michelle’s generosity. Her selfless determination to help Tommy navigate life after brain injury is incredible.
“As well as supporting Tommy, Michelle is always there to help everyone else, whether that’s through volunteering at Headway Sefton or by supporting her extended family. Michelle is an inspiration to us all.
“We are so pleased to present this award to her and to show our appreciation for all the wonderful things she does for everyone around her."
