Hywel Dda's 'Get into Health' programme inspires Wales

Hywel Dda Health Board and Prince’s Trust Cymru’s Get into Health programme has won in the Corporate Social Responsibility category at the prestigious Inspire Wales Awards.
The ceremony, held in Cardiff, recognised unsung heroes and sources of inspiration across Wales.
The Prince’s Trust Cymru Get into Health programme gives unemployed young people the skills, confidence and work experience they need to find a job in the NHS.
Hywel Dda Health Board’s Chief Executive Trevor Purt said: “I am so proud of the scheme and the young people and staff that have got involved and demonstrates such commitment.
“To date, more than 100 young people from across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire have taken part and received an insight into employment and career opportunities available in the NHS. We hope that this recognition inspires even more young people to do the same.”
Ian Thomas at The Prince’s Trust Cymru said: “Hywel Dda has shown great belief in our young people, a belief that many had never experienced before in their lives. The employees of Hywel Dda are approachable, non-judgmental, inspiring, empowering and passionate about what they do, truly living the values of The Prince’s Trust.”
Upcoming Get into courses be found on The Prince’s Trust website www.princes-trust.org.uk or speak to a Prince's Trust advisor on 0800 842 842.
The Prince’s Trust helps vulnerable young people turn their lives around. Three in four young people on Prince’s Trust schemes move into work, education or training.
For more information on the Inspire Wales Awards, visit http://www.clickonwales.org/2013/06/honouring-leaders-across-wales/


Sarah Williams (Head of Learning and Development at Hywel Dda) and James Ryan James took part in Get into Health in Carmarthen February 2013 programme and now works full time as a medical staffing assistant at Llanelli's Prince Philip Hospital. James also assists the Get Into Health programme recently helping to organise the Ceredigion programme welcome day.


Get into Health participant Rebekah Wilson at Withybush Hospital in December 2012


Get into Health participant Jessica Carr at Withybush Hospital in December 2012


Get into Health participant Daniel Potter at Withybush Hospital in December 2012

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