The Equality Team of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), in collaboration with the Philippine Nurses Association in the United Kingdom (PNA UK) Wales Chapter, is proud to announce the upcoming 25th anniversary celebration of Filipino Nurses in the NHS.
This significant milestone event will take place today (Friday, 24 April) at the prestigious Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa.
For a quarter of a century, Filipino nurses have been an indispensable and highly valued part of the healthcare workforce across North Wales.
This special occasion marks 25 years of unwavering dedication, compassionate care, and professional excellence that have significantly shaped health services in the region.
The event will bring together nursing staff from Ysbyty Glan Clwyd , Wrexham Maelor Hospital, and Ysbyty Gwynedd, alongside senior executives and leaders from BCUHB.
The celebration serves as a tribute to the remarkable journey of these healthcare professionals, acknowledging the personal sacrifices made in leaving their families and homeland, as well as their resilience in adapting to new healthcare systems and cultural environments.
The evening will be attended by the chair of BCUHB, Defyd Edwards, and the President of PNAUK, who also is the first Filipino chief nursing officer in England.
It will also feature inspirational messages reflecting on their journey, celebrating the vital role Filipino nurses play in the community, and highlighting the importance of leadership and diversity in modern healthcare.
Jonathan Pico, senior staff nurse at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, interim chair of PNAUK Wales Chapter, and one of the key organisers, said: “Although Filipino nurses have been an integral part of caring for our community for 25 years, this celebration is more than just a commemoration.
“It is an opportunity to raise more awareness, celebrate the richness of diversity, and formally honour the immense contributions and legacy of Filipino nurses within BCUHB.”
