Barry care worker Linda who brings joy to dozens of residents up for top award
A much-loved activities coordinator who has spent more than two decades bringing joy, laughter and companionship to care home residents is in line for a top award. Linda Campbell, a familiar and friendly face at Springbank Nursing Home, in Barry has been named as a...
Newport nurse “humbled and overwhelmed” to be honoured after 50 years of dedicated service
A nurse whose career has spanned more than five decades — from hospital wards to care homes — has been recognised with a nomination for a top care awards. Sharon Leach, from Newport, who began her nursing journey at the age of just 16, has been named as a finalist at...
Marisa’s Wedding Celebration Bring Care Home Community Together
A kind care home worker arranged for the wedding of two beloved colleagues to be broadcast on a big screen for residents to watch and join the celebrations. It’s just one of the heart-warming efforts made by Marisa Parry, who works at Glain House Care Home in Cardiff,...
Caring Chrissy is a local hero to hundreds of people
Hundreds of people have reason to thank a Vale of Glamorgan woman who has a rare talent for filling gaps. Now that skill, coupled with boundless energy and a strong commitment to her work, has put Chrissy Darby in line for a prestigious award. She has been shortlisted...
Inspirational Michelle shortlisted for prestigious Welsh care award
A long-serving director of care and support has been described as “an inspiration” and “a role model” as she is recognised for her outstanding leadership in the social care sector. Michelle Debbabi, Operations Director for Dimension Cymru has been shortlisted for one...
Inspirational Sian in line for award after swapping law for care
Young adults with learning difficulties have come out of their shells and are living enriched lives – thanks to a turtle from Treforest. Behind the transformation is the agency Crwban (the Welsh word for turtle) Care and Support, which was established only three years...
Pioneering care leader Sibu in running for another award
Four years after setting up her own business to care for one individual, a Merthyr woman is in line to add to her growing collection of awards. Sibusisiwe Lovis has been shortlisted for one of this year’s Wales Care Awards which recognise outstanding work in the care...
Respected nurse signs off in style after being nominated for top award
A highly respected nurse is in line for a prestigious award just weeks after retiring. Carol Dight, 61, has been shortlisted for one of this year’s Wales Care Awards, organized by Care Forum Wales to recognize exceptional work in the care sector. Since 2016 she has...
Opera superstar Joseph Calleja wows St Asaph Cathedral audience with arias, showtunes and a bit of Black Sabbath
Opera superstar Joseph Calleja, hailed as the “world’s greatest living tenor”, brought the house down at the opening concert of the North Wales International Music Festival. The spine-tingling performance of the Maltese maestro, often compared to the legendary Luciano...
Hard-working chef and hospitality manager Jenny cooks up national awards glory
A chef turned hospitality manager from Barry is ‘over the moon’ after landing a place in the final of the social care ‘Oscars’. Jenny Crofts, who is Hospitality Services Manager at Hallmark Regency House in Ely, Cardiff, owned by Hallmark luxury Care Homes, spares no...










