Phoebe Wells took the title of Rising Apprentice 2023. Sadly, Phoebe wasn’t there to collect her award, as she was on holiday in Italy. That didn’t stop her receiving a roaring applause, though!  

Vocational Trainer Vanessa Dean and Vocational Assessor Lucy Daly picked up the Award on her behalf.

Lisa said: "Along the way Phoebe could have given up - many others would have done. She found a way around the barriers to do what she needed to do.

"People don't realise how hard it can be, working long hours on wards, juggling university and other commitments - but Phoebe never shows it to her patients.

"She didn't think she could do it - and we're so proud of her."

Her touching nomination read: “Phoebe has gone from strength to strength.  Her communication skills are great, and she takes on information during 1-2-1 sessions brilliantly, allowing her to have finished before many within her cohort. From someone who had no self-belief, to full-time employment and now looking at a long career in nursing, she is already a star." 

The other finalists in this category were Katie Collins, Harley Ingham, Megan Regan, and Rachel Stirk. Congratulations to them all.