Grieving Karen puts “heart and soul” into care job and wins top award nomination
A care home manager whose family heartbreak helped “put her in the shoes” of her clients is in line for a top industry gong. Karen Rogers, who is manager of Llys y Seren Residential Care Home in Port Talbot, has barely had a day off sick in 30 years’ despite suffering...
Anwyl raises £1,288 for Macmillan
Visitors to Anwyl Homes’ developments across North Wales enjoyed a cuppa and a cake for a good cause last weekend, helping to raise £1288 for Macmillan as part of its World’s Biggest Coffee Morning campaign. Taking place annually at the end of September, the World’s...
Dream come true for caring Amy
A former factory worker who has fulfilled her dream of working with children is in line for a national award just a year into her role caring for young people with autism and learning disabilities. Amy Thomas, 30, has been hailed as “exceptional” by Ty Bronllys...
Robotic cats are purrfect for people with dementia
ROBOTIC cats are the latest aid to be introduced at an innovative care home in the battle with dementia. The arrival of pretend moggies was the idea of Mary Effie Williams, the manager of the Gwyddfor care home in Holyhead, who has been named as a shortlisted finalist...
Paintings by artist with dementia printed on chocolate bars to raise money for charity
A chocolatier is launching a new range of chocolate bars featuring paintings by her grandmother who discovered her artistic talent when she was living with dementia. Jo Edwards will be unveiling them at the Llangollen Food Festival and will be raising money for a...
Inspirational mum in the running for top award
A busy mum praised for her dedication to making a difference to the lives of those she supports is in line for a social care Oscar. Welsh speaking Kelly Pirotte, 39, from Ystradgynlais, Swansea, has been shortlisted in n the Commitment to Training and Workforce...
City status for Wrexham is now “inevitable”, says top minister
A top politician has backed calls for Wrexham to be granted city status. The message from Ken Skates AM, the Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport, to local business leaders was: “Think like a city, act like a city and become a city.” Mr...
Caring Adele “calls time” on bar work and rises to the top
A bartender turned health care worker who turned her back on the pub trade to “make a difference” to others will the toast of the care industry at a national awards ceremony. Adele Ashman, who has only been working as a support and rehabilitation practitioner for...
Social enterprise is the business as it clocks up £37m in contracts
A fast-growing social enterprise has clinched a £37 million in contracts – and is aiming to win even more business. The news was revealed at the official opening of the new business park in Mochdre where Creating Enterprise has moved into a state-of-the-art...
Family’s tears of joy after caring Ruth in line for top award
AN experienced nurse whose kindness and compassion for her care home residents has reduced family members to tears of joy is in the running for a national award. Former hospital nurse Ruth Smithers, 55, has been praised for her attention to detail and commitment to...
