CTMUHB wins three NHS Sustainability Awards
CTMUHB won three awards at the second NHS Wales Sustainability Conference and Awards which were held at the Swansea Arena on Friday 20 June.
The NHS Wales Sustainability Conference and Awards was established to promote the principles of sustainable healthcare and support the incorporation of sustainable practices into clinical care. The event aimed to bring NHS staff and partner organisations together to share knowledge and highlight actions around sustainability.
Speakers included Judith Paget CBE, Chief Executive of NHS Wales, and Jeremy Miles MS, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care - Welsh Government, and the event explored many topics, including the expanding circular economy, impacts of nature on health and how AI can support a more sustainable NHS.
The awards attracted over 90 shortlisted nominations, including 6 shortlisted entries from CTMUHB.
The three winning awards were:
Capital Project of the Year Award - Hoare Lea and CTMUHB – Glanrhyd Hospital PV Installation
CTM’s solar PV installation project at the Glanrhyd site involved the successful installation of PV arrays on two buildings.
Carolyn Blockley, Head of Capital said: “We are delighted that our solar PV installation project at the Glanrhyd site has been recognised at the Sustainability Awards. Funded by Welsh Government, this initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions and supporting a greener NHS.
“The installation was made possible through the collaborative efforts of all involved. The project was delivered by Silverstone Green Energy, with expert guidance from Hoare Lea and Tetra Tech and with invaluable support from our Estates and Capital teams. This recognition reflects the strength of joint working and our shared commitment to sustainability.”
Wellbeing of Future Generations Act Award - Bridging the Digital Divide: Addressing Digital Exclusion In Maternity Services
The CNO Sustainability In Nursing And Midwifery Award - Bridging The Digital Divide: Addressing Digital Exclusion In Maternity Services
Bridging the Digital Divide that new and expecting mothers who are digitally excluded, are provided with free SIM cards and data, enabling them to access vital digital healthcare services.
The project is the first initiative of its kind in Wales aimed at tackling digital exclusion in maternity care. The project ensures that no woman is left behind by addressing barriers to digital access—an important determinant of health.
Suzanne Hardacre, Director of Midwifery said: “I am incredibly proud of Cheri and the innovative way in which she is working to achieve digital inclusion. In a world striving for equity and sustainability these awards are testament to her unwavering commitment to making sure that every voice, every mother and every community is connected and cared for. Congratulations on a truly remarkable achievement”
Calum Shaw, Sustainability Lead said: “This was a special night for CTM. The awards being presented were manufactured by a partner organisation, Natural UK, who used reprocessed clinical waste from CTMUHB to make them.
The NHS Sustainability Awards was a great opportunity to showcase some of the amazing work which is being delivered on the sustainability agenda across CTM. The nominations highlighted the hard work being undertaken by our staff and the breadth and depth of work going into supporting and achieving the sustainability goals of the health board. I’d like to wish a huge congratulations to all the shortlisted and winning candidates for their incredible achievements.”
07/07/2025