Ex-Lego boss in line for award after building new future in social care
A former high-flying businessman and award-winning sports coach put his talents – and Lego – to good use during lockdown. When a group of young people in his care faced possible frustration at seeing their activities severely restricted Gary Bassett knew exactly what...
Leccy MG hits the heights by Steve Rogers
It is rare for me to award top honours to a car company two years running but it has happened. This was the annual event run by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders when motoring journos get the chance to compare like for like from a variety of car...
Sports stars of future have a ball at “brilliant” event
More than 100 youngsters from across Conwy county had a ball when they were given the chance to try different sports. The children from the county’s primary and secondary schools had a go at a variety of sporting skills at the Sport for All event organised by housing...
Welsh social enterprise launches search for more apprentices thanks to £68m order book
A Welsh social enterprise is ramping up its apprenticeship programme thanks to a growing order book of work that’s worth £68 million over the next five years. Mother of two Holly Joinson, 28, is among the latest recruits to sign up for an apprenticeship thanks to...
Covid warrior Arlene in running for social care Oscar
A COVID warrior is in the running for a social care ‘Oscar’ after her unflinching efforts to help keep a care home coronavirus free. Arlene Elano, deputy manager of Pendine Park’s Bodlondeb care home in Wrexham, says her nomination at the Wales Care Awards 2022 is a...
Care worker who helped resident battle addiction and reunite with estranged son in running for major award
An "inspirational" senior care support worker whose dedication saw him help a resident overcome addiction and reunite with his estranged son after eight years has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Denis Mulcahy's commitment to his role at Ucan Care Ltd,...
Mum pays tribute to inspirational social worker with award nomination
A social worker with a "unique gift" for helping children with disabilities has been praised for his "incredible strength," "optimism" and "relentless energy." Testimonies put forward about the admirable work of Richard Bellingham have landed him in the running for a...
Spotlight shines on devoted care worker Louise who is in running for top award
A former supermarket assistant who was inspired to become a care worker after her grandad suffered a stroke has made the finals of one of social care’s biggest awards events. Louise Wall, from Barry, has worked for All Care South Wales Ltd for almost 20 years after...
Ex-barber Craig in running for award after brushing up on his skills
A former barber is aiming to be a cut above at an awards ceremony. Craig Jones, from Wrexham, who works at Pant Glas Uchaf care home near Ruthin, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. He’s been nominated for the Peter Clarke Award for Promoting Excellence in...
Dedicated manager Wayne in line to be honoured at social care Oscars
The manager of a Powys nursing home is in line for an award after rising to the challenge of running a new unit for people with dementia during the Covid crisis. It was a daunting task, but one which Wayne Rees completed with aplomb, and the work he put in during...
