Singer Paloma Faith has praised the NHS as "one of the great achievements of this country", after undergoing an emergency caesarean section during the birth of her first child.

The former The Voice coach praised the "incredible doctors, midwives and nurses" at University College Hospital for their "devotion, kindness and commitment", adding that they left her "humbled".

The 35-year-old, who had the baby with her artist boyfriend Leyman Lahcine, added that the NHS "should be respected and protected by all", finishing "God bless the NHS!".

The singer added that she was "over the moon, in love and delighted" with her baby.