STAFF at a Powys GP have been hailed as NHS Heroes in recognition of the work they do for the community.

On October 19, staff at Llanfyllin GP were recognised as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations for the NHS.

Dr Melanie Plant, senior partner at the practice, accepted the award on behalf of the practice, while district nurses in Llanfyllin were also recognised by the NHS Heroes awards in service of the community.

Llanfyllin GP nurse Enid Ellis received an individual award and said she was “very happy” to be recognised.

She said: “I am overwhelmed and honoured to have been thought of by Penybontfawr council along with the practice and district nurses for this award.”

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As part of the anniversary celebrations, community councils were invited to nominate a team or individuals working within the NHS in their community to receive an NHS Heroes award.

The scheme was launched in March, as they were asked to find and nominate outstanding individuals or teams who have made the biggest improvements to health services in their regions across 10 categories.

From there, panels of senior regional NHS representatives select regional champions for their dedication to the health service and to the people they care for in their communities.

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Judging panel member and Chief Nursing Officer for England, Dame Ruth May, said: “These awards pay tribute to the enormous talent, hard work and commitment of the incredible people who make up the NHS. I’m very proud to be a part of them.

“As we celebrate 75 years of our NHS, it is a perfect time to recognise our staff.”

Llanfyllin GP were nominated by Penybontfawr Community Council in recognition of the work they do as a practice to look after their patients.

The ceremony, held at the practice during the staff’s lunchtime break, even included a specially made cake featuring Ms Ellis.

Practice General Manager Juliet Sagar said: “On behalf of Llanfyllin surgery I’d like to thank Penybontfawr council for thinking of our practice, as the thought it greatly appreciated by everyone here.

“We’d like to express our sincere thanks for thinking of us and NHS staff in these challenging times, a time at which being recognised with these awards truly means the most to us all.”