Merthyr mum who gave up nursing dream to raise children scoops national care award
A Merthyr woman who shelved her own plans to train as a nurse has added another award to her growing collection. Sibusisiwe Lovis, who is the founder and driving force behind the Swansea-based domiciliary care agency Live Well Healthcare, was among the winners at the...
Retired nurse Carol honoured with “golden handshake” after lifetime of caring for others
A former nurse who retired last year has received a "golden handshake" in recognition of her outstanding work in the care sector. Carol Dight, who spent the last nine years working for HC-One Wales, which owns 14 residential and nursing homes across South Wales, was...
Hard-working chef and hospitality manager Jenny toasts national awards glory
A chef-turned-hospitality manager from Barry is celebrating after striking gold in the final of the social care industry ‘Oscars’. Jenny Crofts, who is Hospitality Services Manager at Hallmark Regency House in Ely, Cardiff, owned by Hallmark luxury Care Homes, was...
Retired admin worker turned care home cook crowned Wales’ catering champion
A grandmother who swapped spreadsheets for saucepans after retirement has been crowned as Wales’ newest culinary hero. June Tong, 61, from Pontardawe, has been named joint gold winner for Excellence in Catering at the prestigious Wales Care Awards – just three years...
‘Can-do’ attitude lands experienced care home boss a national social care award
A care home manager who still has the enthusiasm of a 21-year-old after 40 years in nursing and social care has scooped a national industry gong. Becci Roberts, who lives in Ystradowen, near Cowbridge, says she is humbled after winning a coveted silver award in this...
Royal composer marks milestone with premiere of new work with world’s best brass band
The world's best brass band will strike up a brand new piece by Royal composer Paul Mealor at his special birthday concert. The internationally acclaimed Foden’s Band will perform the world premiere of his latest work, Tranquil Abiding, at St Asaph Cathedral at 7pm on...
Swansea care worker who made 102-year-old’s cheeky wish come true honoured with national award
A Swansea care worker who made a 102-year-old resident’s dream of meeting a ‘Butler in the Buff’ come true has scooped a top national award. Teri Edwards, 37, from Bonymaen, was recognised at the Wales Care Awards after going above and beyond for residents at Hawthorn...
Brilliant Swansea care worker who started uni at 16 scoops top award
A Swansea care worker who stared university at just 16 has been crowned as one of the best in Wales Brilliant microbiology graduate Deborah Deru, 23, from Mount Pleasant, has scooped gold at the Wales Care Awards, taking home the Care Practitioner in Residential Care...
Devoted support worker inspired by family experience celebrates national awards success
A mum-of-four from Bargoed who draws on her own personal journey of caring for a son with neurodiversity to help inspire adults with learning disabilities has scooped a national industry award. Support worker Kelly Jones, 41, has been assisting adults with learning...
Mazda6e launch drive by Steve Rogers
This is a big moment for Mazda because at last the Japanese company has produced a serious electric car… with a little help from the Chinese. Mazda gave us the low range electric MX30 as far back as 2021 but since then seems to have been trading water concentrating on...
