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Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Enhanced Maternity Care Team wins 'Team of the Year' award 

9/10/2025

The Enhanced Maternity Care team at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd has been recognised for their outstanding dedication and innovation, winning the Team of the Year Award at this year’s Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Achievement Awards, held at Venue Cymru. 

The team has introduced a transformative model of care that provides enhanced midwifery support for acutely unwell women. This initiative allows mothers requiring Category Level 2 care to remain on the delivery suite, keeping mothers and babies together and reducing the need for transfer to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). 

By upskilling midwives to deliver this level of care, the team has significantly improved patient safety, emotional wellbeing, and overall maternity experiences. Key benefits include: 

  • Early detection and intervention: Midwives are trained to identify subtle changes in maternal condition using advanced monitoring, allowing rapid response to prevent complications. 

  • Continuity of care: Mothers remain on the delivery suite, receiving care from familiar midwives who understand their history and individual needs. 

  • Reduced ICU transfers: Minimising ICU admissions ensures critical care resources remain available for those most in need. 

  • Collaborative multidisciplinary care: Midwives work closely with obstetricians, anaesthetists, and critical care specialists to provide seamless, high-quality care. 

The team’s approach also has a profound psychological impact, keeping mothers and babies together during critical health events. Benefits include reduced anxiety and stress, improved breastfeeding support, stronger family-centred care, and a lower risk of postnatal depression. 

The success of the initiative is attributed to the team’s commitment to training and continuous professional development. The program included advanced clinical skills, simulated emergency scenarios, multidisciplinary learning, and ongoing mentorship. 

Through their skill, collaboration, and commitment to excellence, the team has set a new benchmark for maternity care, demonstrating the remarkable difference a dedicated group of healthcare professionals can make. 

Rhys Edwards, of Team of the Year award sponsor MPH Construction, said: “We’re really proud to again be sponsoring the Health Board’s Team of the Year award, and delighted to again celebrate outstanding success in the NHS. 

“It was great to hear about the inspirational efforts of all three teams shortlisted in this year’s awards – huge congratulations to all three.” 

The principal sponsor of the Achievement Awards was Centerprise International. For more than 40 years, Centerprise International has been dedicated to providing innovative, tailored IT solutions customers across both the public and private sectors.  

Jez Nash, Chief Executive Officer of the awards’ principal sponsor Centerprise International, said: “We were again delighted to support the awards and help recognise the outstanding efforts of NHS staff across North Wales. 

“Centerprise International has a long and proud partnership with the NHS in Wales, and tonight’s examples of staff going above and beyond to support both patients and their colleagues was a fantastic reminder of the special work they do. 

“Congratulations again to everyone shortlisted.”