Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Best of Health Staff Awards 2015 are now open for nominations.

The awards scheme is organised by the University Health Board to recognise and reward the extraordinary achievements of staff and volunteers, many of whom often go beyond the call of duty in their work for the benefit of patients.

Categories include improving health and wellbeing, improving the patient experience, unsung hero, and volunteer of the year.

Last year’s winners and nominees came from a range of disciplines, representing the huge field of careers available in the NHS and the contribution they all make to delivering patient care and saving lives.

Director of workforce and organisational development Lisa Gostling said: “This is a great opportunity for members of the public, as well as our own staff, to nominate people for their contribution to delivering excellent patient care.”

The closing date for entries is Friday, October 9, and the winners will be announced at a special ceremony in January.

Entries will be judged by a panel which will include executive directors, independent board members and representatives of the Hywel Dda Community Health Council.

To view all the categories and download the application form, go to www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk/bestofhealth