The four women all work alongside each other and have done for many years
LIke most mums, Kelly Brown is proud of her kids, but she says she is “incredibly proud” to work alongside her three daughters – and all have incredibly valuable roles in the health sector. Hannah, 31, Laura, 37, and Lucy, 28, have followed in their mother’s footsteps all working at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
And it didn’t start with Kelly, her mum, Gloria worked as a staff nurse at the former miner’s hospital in Caerphilly.
For over 20 years Kelly has worked in healthcare, supporting patients and families in Wales. For 16 years she was a health care support worker but for the last four years she has been helping those affected by cognitive impairment and dementia as a memory link worker,
Hannah has worked in the gynaecology department at UHW for 12 years as a health care support worker, winning a health hero award for supporting women through difficult experiences.
She said: “My role is all about providing compassionate, hands-on care and being there for patients when they need reassurance and kindness the most.”
Her elder sister Laura has also been working at the same hospital for 12 years, starting as a health care support worker but since progressed into the role of patient flow co‑ordinator in the Emergency Unit. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here
A big inspiration for Laura is her mum who she watched work hard as a health worker when she was growing up. Laura said: ““I’m so proud of the incredible women in my family.
“My mum inspires me every day with her passion for supporting patients with cognitive impairment and her dedication to going above and beyond for her patients.”
Kelly felt a similar inspiration when she was young as her mother, Gloria, worked as a staff nurse at the former miner’s hospital in Caerphilly. Sharing Gloria’s story with her daughters has “played a big part in encouraging” the family to pursue careers in healthcare.
“I think it’s fair to say nursing runs in our blood,” Kelly said.
Lucy, the youngest of the three sisters, began her career with the seven years ago as a health care support worker in the neonatal intensive care unit and has now qualified as a registered nurse after completing a flexi nursing degree. She now cares for some of the most vulnerable babies while supporting the families.
She said: “As the youngest in the family, I grew up watching my mother and sisters be advocates for their patients and always going above and beyond for them. Seeing their compassion and dedication inspired me to follow the same path.
“We share the same commitment to caring for patients, and I’m proud to represent the health board alongside my mam and sisters.”
Kelly said: “Working in the same organisation as my daughters makes me incredibly proud. We each play different roles within the Cardiff and Vale Health Board, but we share the same commitment to caring for others.
“Working here isn’t just a job – it’s something that means a great deal to our family. Caring for others has always been at the heart of what we do, and I feel privileged to continue doing that every day.”