NHS honours health and social care apprentices

Health and social care apprentices have been honoured at an awards ceremony held by The Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS.

The event took place at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens and was compered by broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans. Entertainment was provided by stilt walkers, dancers and singer Kurt Davies, who inspired an impromptu conga around the ballroom.

Ruth Keeler, strategic lead for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Careers and Engagement Service, told the audience: “All nominees share a common thirst for learning, patient care, and a passion and dedication to making a difference. The calibre of applications has been extremely strong with over 350 nominees. Our panel of judges had an incredibly difficult task.”

Award categories included Rising Star, Perseverance, Equality Diversity and Inclusion, Clinical Apprentice and Innovation, culminating in the prestigious Excellence Award (Champion Apprentice of the Year).

Included for the first time for the 2024 awards was the recognition of T-Level learners who have undertaken over 350 hours of industry placement in NHS and care organisations.

Winners

Above & Beyond
Caitlin White

Perseverance
Amy Macdonald

Promotion
Craig Stirzaker

Rising Star (Apprentice)
Jack Moore

Rising Star (T-Level)
Ben Turner

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Dawn Brindle

Non-clinical Apprentice of the Year
Nieve Higgins

Team Player
Jane Parkinson

Innovation
Nina McMullan

Clinical Apprentice of the Year
Holly Anderson

Employer of the Year
Clifton Homecare