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...
Ex-motivational coach who now inspires care home residents to keep active is in running for major award
A former motivational coach who switched careers after being made redundant on the same day as his wife has been shortlisted for a top care award. Shawn Sullivan spent the best part of 30 years working in the electricity and energy industry in a variety of clerical...
Remarkable principal Sarah in running for social care Oscar
Covid hero Sarah Russell is in the running for an award for her efforts to secure a place for a young man with autism at a specialist residential school during the Covid crisis. Sarah, the Education and Care Principal at Orbis’ Tŷ Bronllys near Brecon, will be a...
Caring childminder turned charity worker hailed for putting others first
An "exceptional" manager at a charity which helps people with learning disabilities live active, independent and fulfilling lives has been hailed for putting the needs of others before herself. Ruth Wellum's passion and selflessness saw her quickly rise through the...
Caring Patricia is one of Wales’s finest
A self-confessed “adrenaline junkie” says she will be nervous when the spotlight is turned on her. Patricia Brown has no fear when it comes to adventurous challenges but is apprehensive about attending an event in Cardiff’s City Hall on October 21. She has been...
Remarkable teenager Megan hailed as one of Wales’s finest
A teenager who became a care worker in her local community during the pandemic, is in the running for a top award. Megan Haskell, from Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan, was nominated for a prestigious Wales Care Award after impressing colleagues and clients with her...
Renowned harpist Elinor signs off in style
The founder of an international harp festival will be signing off in style with a long goodbye. Renowned harpist Elinor Bennett will be centre stage at a special concert to launch the Wales International Harp Festival next spring. The launch concert will be taking...
