THE finalists for the South Wales Health & Care Awards 2023 have officially been announced.

Held in association with the University of South Wales, the awards recognise those in the community whose efforts in the health and care industry have gone above and beyond.

Eightteen awards will be up for grabs on the night, and you have the chance to nominate the individuals, teams and businesses which you think would make worthy winners.

“I’m very grateful to our sponsors, including USW, for enabling us to stage the South Wales Health & Care Awards again this year,” said Gavin Thompson, regional editor of Newsquest in Wales.

The finalists for the 2023 South Wales Health & Care Awards

Private Healthcare Staff Member of the Year

  • David Bennett - Nuffield Health;
  • Annalisa Lever - Nuffield Health;
  • Marcia Imola - Direct Nursing.

Care Hero Award

  • Charlotte Shakesheff;
  • Hannah Burnett - Arian Care;
  • Jessicajoy Jones - Pobl.

Carer in the Home

  • Kerry Richards;
  • Kylie Serlis - Pobl;
  • Marcia Imola - Direct Nursing.

Excellence in Nursing Award

  • Sapna Nair - Royal Gwent Hospital;
  • Claire Thacker - Royal Gwent Hospital;
  • Emma Tanner.

Volunteer of the Year

  • Jack's Appeal - ABUHB;
  • Stephen Marshall - St John Cymru;
  • Anthony Wilkins - Sparkle.

Healthcare Team Award

  • St David's Hospice at Home Team;
  • Arian Care;
  • Dr Kathryn Walters and Catherine King.

Mental Health Award

  • Kathryn Walters, Joanne Lewis Jones, Catherine King, Richard Ellis, Deborah Griffiths and Chloe-Jo Morgan - Ty Cynnal;
  • Hafen Deg Ward - Ty Siriol Unit - County Hospital, Pontypool;
  • Bespoke Repatriation Service by United Welsh and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Best Place to Work Award

  • St David's Hospice Care;
  • GP Out of Hours;
  • Arian Care.

Care Home of the Year

  • Ty Enfys Care Home, Cardiff;
  • Leadon Court Care Home;
  • Florence Justice.

GP Practice of the Year

  • Highlight Park Medical Practice;
  • Pontllanfraith Health Centre;
  • Western Vale Family Practice.

GP of the Year

  • Dr D. L. McGovern;
  • Dr Ben Roper;
  • Dr Jonathan Ryder.

Health Charity of the Year

  • Phil Hill - Jack's Appeal;
  • St David's Hospice Care;
  • Sparkle.

Pharmacy of the Year

  • Evan's Pharmacy;
  • Bassaleg Pharmacy;
  • GUH Pharmacy.

Workforce and Wellbeing Team of the Year

  • Catherine King, Sarah Goodey, Alan Tyler, Angela Thompson-Roach, Kevin Hale and Dorian Wood;
  • Pobl Wellbeing Resources;
  • Blaenua Gwent Dad Support Workers.

South Wales Argus: South Wales Health & Care Awards sponsors

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Dr James Gravelle, dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales, said the university was supporting the awards in order to celebrate healtha and care professionals.

He said: “The need for skilled health and social care professionals is greater than ever, and at the University of South Wales (USW) we believe it’s important to celebrate and recognise the outstanding work, care, and innovation across the sector to inspire others to choose a profession where you can make the biggest difference.

“USW is for people who are engaged and who care about our society. Like many nominees who will be celebrated as part of the awards, at USW we change lives and our world for the better, improving the prospects of people and places.”