Double win for Swansea as cancer innovators recognised at Moondance Cancer Awards
Groundbreaking healthcare professionals and clinical teams from Swansea have been recognised for their contributions to cancer treatment at the third Moondance Cancer Awards.
The awards, independently organised by Moondance Cancer Initiative, celebrate and spotlight the individuals, teams, and collaborations across NHS Wales and its partners who deliver, lead and innovate cancer services.
(Main image above shows Rebecca Lloyd, second from left, receiving the Better Patient Experience Award)
Swansea Bay University Health Board won two accolades in the Achievement category, including the Better Patient Experience award for their Radiographer-Led Late Radiotherapy Effects Service.
Run by Singleton-based trainee consultant radiographer Rebecca Lloyd, the initiative provides tailored support and timely specialist referrals for patients experiencing long-term complications following treatment. This creates a more responsive model for cancer survivorship in Wales.
Commenting on the award Rebecca said: “It feels overwhelming to win, but it’s a great achievement for a brand-new service across Wales.”
The health board also won the Working Together award (pictured) alongside Velindre University NHS Trust, Health Education and Improvement Wales, and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for the Building a Multi-Professional Radiotherapy Workforce initiative.
The collaborative work of the group has strengthened radiotherapy workforce capability across Wales by developing a safe, standardised and multi-professional approach to radiotherapy target delineation.
Creating a national training framework, shared learning resources and consistent assessment, the collaboration aims to reduce variation, improve resilience and support faster progression from diagnosis to radiotherapy treatment planning.
Lucy Wills, chair of the Multi-Professional Radiotherapy Target Definition Group, said: “It feels wonderful to have won this award tonight.
“It’s really motivating to be recognised and appreciated for our work. This win will help us move forward with our objectives in the future.”
The winners were judged by a panel of experts and leaders in the field including: Victoria Bates, Senior Healthcare Strategy Leader; Steve Moore, Former NHS Chief Executive and Health System Leader; Cari-Anne Quinn, CEO Life Sciences Hub Wales; Jon Wood, Former Innovate UK Lead Technologist & Innovation Strategy Advisor; Judi Rhys MBE, Chair of Community Foundation Wales; and Prof Isabel Oliver, Chief Medical Officer for Wales.
Wendy Evans, managing director at Moondance Cancer Initiative, said: “The Moondance Cancer Awards celebrate the individuals, teams and collaborations driving change across cancer services in Wales. This year’s winners demonstrate the impact of focus, creativity, joint working and shared ambition in improving outcomes and experiences for patients.
“Moondance Cancer Initiative is privileged to work alongside NHS colleagues and partners to support progress for patients. We look forward to continuing that work, building on the ideas, relationships and momentum reflected in this year’s awards.”
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