A team of healthcare support workers at a hospital at Ysbyty Alltwen have won the New Ways of Working award at this year’s Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s Achievement Awards.

Louise Davies, assistant director of nursing for community hospitals in the West of BCUHB, said: “I would like to congratulate the team on this thoroughly deserved award.

“The team is based on Morfa Ward at Ysbyty Alltwen and undertake a dual role which involves their ward duties and also addressing calls from the community to support patients in their own homes.

“When they are on the ward they work with patients who are imminently ready for discharge. They then support these patients as they are ready to leave hospital and help to continue their rehabilitation within their home.

“Through putting the patient first and establishing their needs, working together with all members of the multidisciplinary team this initiative has shown excellent provision, delivery and improved healthcare for our patients.”

The team from Ysbyty Alltwen are pictured with their New Ways of Working award.

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