Two Bronglais Hospital nurses have been honoured for their services by Hywel Dda Health Board.

Gwenfair Pearson, a registered theatres nurse, and Margaret Breese, a staff nurse, were among a number of Hywel Dda staff members recognised with long-service awards.

The 10 members of staff from across the health board area have provided over 40 years of service in the local NHS with health board chair Bernardine Rees paying tribute to the staff members.

Gwenfair has worked at Bronglais for 40 years in the day surgery unit and in orthopaedics, with colleagues praising her for her hard work and support she provides to patients and their families.

One colleague said: “I have only ever witnessed kindness, compassion and care, delivered through her bright smile and warm personality.

“A truly hard working, reliable and diligent nurse, Gwen continues to bring a positivity to her role that benefits not only those for whom she cares, but also her colleagues.”

Mrs Rees said the hard work of all of the staff members honoured was a massive benefit for the health board, its services and patients.

She added: “It’s been a privilege and humbling to present long service awards to staff across Hywel Dda, the experience demonstrated by the individuals both clinical and non-clinical has been immense.

“It has been a pleasure to thank them all for the commitment you have given to the NHS in mid and west Wales over the years.”

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