Big-hearted Helen on track for top award
A dedicated nurse who sacrificed her own family life to work around the clock at a nursing home during the pandemic has been shortlisted for a national award. Helen Davies-Parsons won praise from her staff and colleagues after tackling the increased workload like "a...
Care worker with ADHD thanks bosses for ‘not bursting her bubble’ as she celebrates being in line for top award
A bubbly care worker who says entertaining elderly dementia sufferers has provided her with a positive outlet for her ADHD has been shortlisted for a top award. Natasha Williams has lived with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms since childhood...
Inspiring mum who spent time in foster care wins place in the final of social care Oscars
A busy mum of three whose experiences of foster care as a teenager inspired her to open her home as a respite sanctuary for adults with complex needs has been shortlisted for a top award. Former mental health support worker Michaela Stone successfully fostered her...
Administrator who stepped in to take over care home hit by Covid-19 reaches finals of top national awards
An administrator who unexpectedly took over the running of the Pontypridd care home where she works when over half its staff – including the manager – went down with Covid-19 has won through to the final of a major national award. Despite the shock of learning one...
Wales going places with major sponsorship deal as Rugby League World Cup kicks off
Wales aim to be going places when the Rugby League World Cup kicks-off this month with a major sponsorship by the North Wales-based travel agent. Their red shirts will be proudly emblazoned with the brand logo of Hays Travel for the prestigious tournament which...
Raptors are soaring thanks to ex-world record holder Mike and big cash boost
A wheelchair sports club founded by a former paralympic world record holder is going from strength to strength and attracting members from across North Wales. Now they have been helped in a drive for more young sportspeople by a £2,000 grant for a junior sport...
Morale-boosting care home manager who orders pizzas and buys treats for residents in line for top national award
A care home manager with a nursing career spanning over 25 years has been described as the "perfect definition of a leader" who puts colleagues and residents "at the forefront of everything." Sujjata Singh worked in the Middle East in areas such as psychiatric and...
Newcomer Ellie wins over judges for a place in the final of national care awards
A young support worker who balances life as the primary carer for her mum with a fulltime job helping people with complex mental health needs has been shortlisted for a top award. Ellie Jones, 20, joined the care industry just two years ago but has already been...
Care worker with heart of gold gets just reward with top award nomination
A mum of two who turned to care work to stave off loneliness when she moved to Wales is in the running for a major award. Flor Nessbert has worked for Penylan House Nursing Home in Cardiff, part of Linc Cymru, for the past eight years and is currently the home’s...
Amazing transformation thanks to Max factor
A positive behaviour support worker is in the running for a top award after “improving and enriching” the lives of residents at a care home. Max Cusack who works at Ynystawe Lodge, in Swansea, will be among the finalists at the prestigious Wales Care Awards, dubbed...
