Cwm Taf Morgannwg recognised at UK Awards
The work of a team within Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB has been recognised at the UK wide Advancing Healthcare Awards 2023.
One of the five Welsh teams shortlisted is Cwm Taf Morgannwg’s Allied Health Professionals team in Bridgend who have also been nominated for the Welsh Government Award for their multi-disciplinary approach to managing swallowing, nutrition and medication in elderly care home residents.
The Advancing Healthcare Awards have been running for 17 years and recognise and celebrate the work of allied health professionals, healthcare scientists and other colleagues who have implemented innovative healthcare practices.
The Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan said: “I am really pleased to see Wales represented on a national platform like this. The Welsh NHS is constantly finding new innovative ways of working and this is down to the hard work and dedication from those working in our health services. These nominees show that despite the enormous pressure they face every day they are striving to provide the best possible care and health services to the people of Wales.”
Sheiladen Aquino who leads the project at Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB said: “Being shortlisted for this award is an opportunity to showcase how an integrated AHP can promote positive patient experience, improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs and contribute to a greener environment.
“Using the Attend Anywhere platform, this model can be easily replicated to accommodate other AHPs to provide holistic care to some of the most vulnerable in the community. We hope to roll this model out across Wales and integrate other AHPs. This approach is not just for Speech Therapist, Dietitians and Pharmacists, but the likes of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists can use this model to reduce falls and enhance rehabilitation.
“We are proud to represent the many AHP innovations being conducted in Bridgend Community Integrated Services and Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.”
The winners of The Advancing Healthcare Awards 2023 will be announced on the 21st April.
19/04/2023