Plaque in memory of music loving ex-nurse Margaret takes pride of place on piano at Gwynedd care home
A plaque in memory of a highly respected nurse will be placed on a piano at an award winning Gwynedd care home. Music-loving Margaret Rotheram spent her final days living at Bryn Seiont Newydd, Pendine Park’s centre of excellence for dementia care on the outskirts of...
Autism diagnosis in adulthood spurs on Wrexham care worker to make a difference
A Wrexham care worker who was recently diagnosed with autism at the age of 29 has landed a place in the final of a national awards ceremony. Henry Greenwood, who works as a senior support worker at Llanerchrugog Hall Residential Care Home in Rhosllanerchrugog,...
Suzuki Swift drive by Steve Rogers
It certainly brightened up a dreary day when the bright blue Suzuki Swift pulled on to the drive. The little super mini has always been a favourite since I drove the new model around the streets of Monaco at the launch in 2004. Wisely the powers that be have pretty...
Stephanie builds the next generation of palliative care nurses at hospice
A dedicated nurse from Abergavenny is in the running for an award for ensuring that people reaching the end of their lives are treated with dignity and respect. Stephanie Thomas is passing on her passion for palliative care by training a cohort of nurses to provide...
Adventurous Linley on top of the world after being put forward for outstanding award
An adventurous former geography teacher and assistant headmaster who entered the world of social care after retiring from education has been shortlisted for a top award. Linley Jenkins has been put forward for an outstanding service trophy at the Wales Care Awards...
Maintenance boss Gareth in running for social care Oscar
A father of four from Cwmbran is in the running for a major honour for his work in keeping 14 care homes in tip top condition. Gareth Vincent has been shortlisted in the Commitment to a Support Function category, sponsored by leading residential home resources...
People person Wendy up for social care Oscar
A former metal stockist quality assurance manager from Bridgend says she has never looked back since swapping metal for people. The career switch proved so successful that Wendy Edwards has now been shortlisted to receive an honour at the Wales Care Awards 2024, known...
Laid back couple Catherine and Matthew hailed as heroes of social care
A caring couple who have opened up their home to offer support to vulnerable people are in line for a top award. Catherine and Matthew Hern from Sebastopol in Pontypool are part of the South East Wales Shared Lives Scheme. The scheme offers individuals the opportunity...
Swapping financial services for dementia care added up to a great career change for Geoff
A dedicated activities assistant has been described as one half of the "Welsh version of Ant and Dec" for his innovative work at a care home. Geoff Liddle’s work at Ty Nant, a specialist dementia care home, in Williamstown in the Rhondda Valley, is of such a high...
Musical magic puts Sheryl in line for social care Oscar
An inspirational carer is using the magic of music to help ensure people with dementia are treated with respect and dignity. Sheryl Beebee from Aberdare is the regional dementia practitioner for Hallmark Care Homes, and her work is producing a “simply incredible”...
