An Anglesey carer has been shortlisted for a top award not long after she and her husband helped saved the life of a much-loved member of their extended family who is diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome. Marie Smith and her husband Tim were devastated when 55 year old...

An inspiring community worker who has been shortlisted for a national care accolade will be rounding off her honeymoon at a special awards ceremony this October. Lowri Wynne Matulla, from Pwllhwli, will be marrying her childhood sweetheart Roy Blackmore on October 12,...

A hospice manager who’s at the forefront of a major expansion scheme is in the running for a coveted social care Oscar. Joyce Bellingham has been a familiar face at St Kentigern Hospice in St Asaph for more than 20 years, including serving as manager since 2006. The...

A former dancer who made a huge career change is to return to the stage – this time to pick up an award. Helen Grimston from Ewloe is among those to be honoured at a ceremony in City Hall, Cardiff, on October 18 when the annual Wales Care Awards will be presented. MC...

A keen football fan has transformed the life of a youngster in his care after sharing his love of the game. As a result Daniel Squire has been shortlisted for one of this year’s Wales Care Awards, organised by Care Forum Wales to recognise outstanding work in the care...

A grandmother of two who opened up her family home to vulnerable adults when her children flew the nest is in the running for a national care award. Former housewife Chrissie McKenna, from Llanddulas, Conwy, missed the hustle and bustle of family life when her...

A carer who opened her home to adults in need following on from the heartbreak of losing her adopted daughter is in the running for a major award. Caroline Ross Downie, 59, of Llandudno, has been named as a shortlisted finalist at the prestigious Wales Care Awards,...