A desperate family have launched a petition calling on the Welsh Government to step in and save a lifeline disability charity facing a funding crisis. Laura and Mark Bugby, from Bala, fear for the future care of their severely disabled son, John, if Anheddau – which...

A caring couple who have devoted their lives and careers to helping others following a personal tragedy are in line for a prestigious award. Melanie Stirling, a former magistrate, and her husband, former HGV driver Daren, from Undy, are foster carers and more recently...

A senior nurse who traded city life in Saudi Arabia for a market town in Mid Wales has been shortlisted for a top national award. Shiny Skaria, 36, who works at Crosfield House, a 64-bed nursing home based in Rhayader, has been shortlisted as a finalist at the 2025...

A nurse dubbed “outstanding” for making a difference to the lives of residents in her care is delighted to have been shortlisted for a top award. Rachel Whittaker, a registered nurse at Hallmark Greenhill Manor Luxury Care Home in Merthyr Tydfil, prides herself on...

A mother-of-three who defied the odds to qualify as a nurse is in line for a prestigious award. Sarah Lees, 47, from Pembroke Dock, has been shortlisted for a top award at this year’s Wales Care Awards, which are held every year to pay tribute to the frontline heroes...

A Barry community care worker is in line for a top award after moving 7,000 miles for a new life in Wales. Taurai Zimbi, 41, says the best part of his job at All Care South Wales is putting a smile on someone's face every day. He relocated to Wales from Zimbabwe in...

A Port Talbot woman who is flying high in her career has been shortlisted for a top award. Selomy Dampies, the Engagement and Enablement Coordinator at Llys y Seren Care Home in Port Talbot, has made a huge difference to the lives of those in her care just a few...

A high school teacher who changed jobs to become a trainer in the adult care sector has made such a positive impact in her new role that she has been shortlisted for an award. Aimee Green, from Cwmbran, took her teaching skills in a whole new direction when she joined...

A care home leader who admits she can ‘talk the socks off anyone’ found she was lost for words when told she is in the running to receive one of her profession’s top accolades. Julie Inch is deputy manager and clinical lead at Hallmark Tŷ Porth care home in Porth,...

A sales expert who swapped careers to work in the care sector after spending time looking after her beloved in-laws has been shortlisted for a top award. Christine Ivins made the life-changing career switch just before she reached retirement age. She now offers a...