Morecambe Bay hospital trust and apprentices honoured in prestigious NHS awards
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is celebrating after being recognised across key categories in an apprenticeships’ awards scheme.
Two UHMBT apprentices were Highly Commended and the Trust received a Highly Commended award in the Employer of the Year category in the Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership NHS Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Awards.
These awards highlight excellence across health and social care apprenticeships and honour those who demonstrate outstanding skill and commitment to learning, development and future workforce growth.
UHMBT was recognised in the following categories:
*Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – Highly Commended: Michaela Stallman, Digital Learning Designer, Level 6
*Non‑Clinical Apprentice of the Year – Highly Commended: Sian Jackson, Content Creator, Level 3
*Employer of the Year - Highly Commended: UHMBT
Michaela was Highly Commended for her significant contribution to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
Sian was Highly Commended for her exceptional progress and potential within her non‑clinical apprenticeship.
UHMBT also received the honour of Highly Commended in the hotly contested Employer of the Year category.
Michaela said: “Being an apprentice, studying digital learning design whilst working full time, has been a real journey over the past 18 months. Personally, I love learning and trying new things, so it felt like a good way to develop and apply my learning on the job.
“There are tricky parts to consider, like when I had deadlines in work and assignments, so you do have to manage and organise your time well.
"Obviously as it is digital, there is always going to be more to learn, but I can already see and feel the differences whether I'm working on something new or updating existing content.”
Sian said: “The best thing about doing an apprenticeship is being able to do something I enjoy while learning new skills that support me in my role.
"I started my apprenticeship in July 2025 and it’s given me chances to be more creative, try new ideas and build my confidence by putting what I learn straight into my day to day work.
"I’d definitely recommend an apprenticeship to anyone considering it. It’s a brilliant way to learn, earn a qualification and gain experience that can really help shape your future career.”