Spotlight shines on devoted care worker Louise who wins top award
A former supermarket assistant who was inspired to become a care worker after her grandad suffered a stroke has scooped the top prize at one of social care’s biggest awards events. Louise Wall, from Barry, has worked for All Care South Wales Ltd for almost 20 years...
Ex-solder Ray saluted at social care Oscars
A former soldier who has worked tirelessly to ensure people with mental health and complex needs can lead independent lives in their community is proud his work has been recognised nationally. Ray O'Hara, from Tredegar in Blaenau Gwent, won a silver award in the...
Principal Sarah overcome with emotion after winning gold award
The grateful mother of a young man with autism placed at a specialist residential school was one of the first to congratulate the winner of a prestigious award. Sarah Russell, the Education and Care Principal at Orbis' Tŷ Bronllys near Brecon, won gold at the...
Caring Max honoured for setting gold standard
A former business student has struck gold after deciding on a change of career. Max Cusack, a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) worker at Ynystawe Lodge, Llangennech, near Llanelli, was among the main prizewinners at this year’s Wales Care Awards presentation ceremony....
Kind carers Neil and Jillian finally strike gold
A caring Blackwood couple have finally struck gold three years after being nominated for an award.. In 2019 Neil and Jillian Powell were nominated for a Wales Care Award, but before they could be interviewed Neil fell off a ladder and broke his arm, leading to two...
Training guru Tricia wins social care Oscar
A learning and development coach has been honoured as a star of social care. The spotlight was turned on Patricia Brown when she was presented with an award at a glittering event in Cardiff’s City Hall. She picked up a bronze award in this year’s Wales Care Awards...
Caring Paula is as good as gold
A care worker from Cardiff struck gold at the social care Oscars. Paula Manfield, who lives in Fairwater, was among winners in this year’s Wales Care Awards, organised by Care Forum Wales to recognize outstanding work in the care sector. Paula’s award was in the...
Caring Jacqueline is as good as gold
A dedicated Neath woman has struck gold at the social care Oscars. Last week Jacqueline Orrells was among the winners at a ceremony in City Hall, Cardiff, organized by Care Forum Wales. She won a gold award in the category for Leadership and Management in Residential...
Find out where in Wales you can be king or queen of the castle overnight
A travel blogger has been inspired by TV show I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here to produce a quirky tourist guide flagging up the Welsh castles where you can stay. According to globe-trotting digital nomad Kieren Windsor, Wales is the castle capital of the world...
Poppy is living the dream after earning a place with Manchester United
A talented young footballer from Flintshire is living the dream after beating hundreds of rivals to a place with Women’s Super League giants Manchester United. Poppy Holt, a pupil at Myddelton College, Denbigh, was selected by the Red Devils from 1300 triallists this...
