From near closure to champion glory: Llandudno gym lifts itself to the top
A Llandudno weightlifting club once on the brink of closure has roared back to life – and produced a new British champion. Diamond Weightlifting on James Street was just weeks away from shutting down earlier this year with membership halved and the future looking...
Wonder Woman Emma scoops silver at Wales Care Awards.
Emma was nominated for recognition at what have become known as the social care ‘Oscars’ after colleagues praised her work ethic and compassionate personality. A whizz of an administration assistant at Ysguborwen Care Home, Aberdare, she was described by bosses as...
Steelworker turned care hero wins award for transforming life of man with dementia
A former steelworker from Torfaen who changed careers during the pandemic has been honoured for his remarkable work supporting people with dementia. Nigel Galloway, 52, who swapped the furnaces for frontline care, has won a top accolade at the prestigious Wales Care...
Golden double for Newport nurse after 50 years of caring
A Newport nurse who devoted more than half a century to caring for others has been honoured with two top awards celebrating her lifelong service. Sharon Leach, who began her nursing career aged just 16, scooped Gold in the Outstanding Service category at the Wales...
Award-winning care worker hopes her success will shine a light on unsung heroes of the care sector
An award-winning care worker is hoping that her success will help to highlight the excellent work being done by others in her field. Chrissy Darby was speaking after the presentation evening for the 2025 Wales Care Awards, held at the Holland House Hotel in Cardiff....
Dedicated care hero Michelle honoured for 25 years of changing lives
A long-serving care worker who is regarded as a role model by colleagues has had her many years of dedication acknowledged. Michelle Debbabi, who started as a support worker and went on to become Operations Director for the Cardiff-based company Dimensions Cymru, was...
Cardiff woman wins double after cheering sister to victory last year
A Cardiff woman who received an award on her sister's behalf 12 months ago went one better this year by picking up two awards in her own right. A delayed flight from Costa Rica meant that Jazmin Dicker could not attend the Wales Care Awards presentation at which she...
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...
