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...
Hospital team celebrate dizzy heights of fundraising success
An ambitious hospital team reached new heights in their quest to help a homeless shelter in Wrexham. Seven hospital staff from the private Spire Yale Hospital in Wrexham climbed 1,085 metres to the top of Wales’ highest mountain, Snowdon, to raise £800 for the Tŷ Nos...
National care gong beckons for proud support worker Barbara
A dedicated support worker who helped family members cope with learning difficulties growing up has been shortlisted for a top national care award. Barbara Sharland says there is nothing she wouldn’t do to enhance the lives of the six gentlemen in her care who live...
Inspirational Emma in line for social care Oscar
An inspirational nurse who started off as a care assistant with no formal qualifications and has climbed the ladder to oversee the running of the home she calls her own, has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Emma Watkins, 32, is deputy manager of...
