Hywel Dda nursing staff receive national accolades

21 November 2025

Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) is celebrating the outstanding achievement of six members of its nursing team who were recognised at the prestigious Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Wales Nurse of the Year Awards, held in Cardiff on Thursday, 20 November 2025.

The annual awards celebrate the innovation and excellence in practice, acknowledging the outstanding efforts, commitment and achievements of the nursing community across Wales.

This year, Hywel Dda nurses achieved three category wins and two runner-up positions, representing all three counties and a wide range of disciplines. Many congratulations go to:

Donna Blinston, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Hepatology at Bronglais Hospital – winner of the Chief Nursing Officer for Wales Award
Emma Phillips, Quality Improvement Practitioner at Withybush Hospital - winner of the the Registered Nurse – Adult Award
Lynda Jones and Shona Lewis, Health Care Support Workers at Glangwili Hospital – joint winners of the Health Care Support Worker Award
Angharad Hanbury, Lead Nurse for Radiology at Prince Philip Hospital - runner up of the Registered Nurse – Adult Award
Richard Morgan, Community Nurse in the Carmarthen Community Learning Disabilities Team - the runner up of the Registered Nurse – Learning Disabilities Award

Sharon Daniel, Executive Director of Nursing, Quality and Patient Experience at Hywel Dda UHB said: “I am very proud that our Hywel Dda nurses have been recognised again at this prestigious event.

“The awards provide a great opportunity for nurses, midwives, support workers and students to showcase the difference they make to the lives of people we care for.

“I would like to offer my warmest congratulations to all of this year’s nominees, runners up, and winners. Their achievements are a reflection not only of their hard work and dedication, but also of the collective effort of colleagues across our services.

“It is truly a privilege to work alongside such compassionate and committed professionals, and I am humbled by the remarkable impact they continue to have on the communities we serve.”

Congratulations to you all, we are incredibly proud to have you in our Hywel Dda family.

ENDS