Dedicated school head honoured with silver award at social care Oscars
The admirable efforts of an executive head of education at a state-of-the-art specialist school have been recognised at a glittering awards ceremony. Emma Thomas is at the helm at Orbis Education and Care’s Dan-y-Coed in Swansea, which caters for youngsters with...
Caring manager Emma wins silver award after launching pioneering Shared Lives scheme
A Bargoed woman who helped to launch a pioneering scheme to support people suffering a mental health crisis has been honoured with a top award. Emma Jenkins, a Mental Health Crisis Manager for the South East Wales Shared Lives Scheme hosted by Caerphilly County...
Ex railway worker David strikes gold in national care awards
A former railway worker who switched careers to care for people with dementia is celebrating a top national industry award. David Rees, from Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, worked as a maintenance technician for two years across the UK’s rail network including on the London...
Ex McDonalds worker scoops silver in national social care awards
A former McDonalds employee who now helps vulnerable adults with mental health needs to become more independent has become the toast of the social care industry with a national award. Chloe Meyrick, from Newbridge, Gwent, received the silver gong at the Wales Care...
Extraordinary couple Matthew and Kiki honoured for sharing their lives with vulnerable people
An extraordinary couple who provide a home, support and kindness to vulnerable people have picked up a “social care Oscar”. Catherine and Matthew Hern from Sebastopol in Pontypool are part of the South East Wales Shared Lives Scheme. The scheme offers individuals the...
First employee Gary leads celebrations as Welsh trailer firm marks two major milestones
A trailer manufacturer is celebrating two major milestones – the 20th anniversary of its factory in Deeside and making 200,000 trailers there. To mark the occasion the iconic company presented food and drink hampers to six members of staff who’ve worked at IWT...
Caring Andrea cries tears of joy after striking gold at awards
Tears flowed when a Gwent woman took to the stage to receive a prestigious award. Jon Price was filled with pride when the spotlight fell on his wife Andrea at a ceremony in Cardiff’s Holland House Hotel. For Andrea, 51, was among the recipients of this year’s Wales...
Big-hearted care worker Karen wins gold in social care industry ‘Oscars’
A former businesswoman who opened her family home to care for vulnerable adults with severe mental health issues has won a top national award. Grandmother-of-two Karen Jackson, who lives in Colwyn Bay, became a Shared Lives carer for PSS 17 years ago, putting to good...
New foodie tours feed growing appetite for all things Wrexham
The growing worldwide appetite for all things Wrexham is feeding the demand for walking tours which reveal the city’s tasty foodie treats. With the city and its football club basking in the global limelight thanks to the Welcome to Wrexham TV documentary series,...
Acrid smoke caused by “dirty coal” used by steam railway invading homes and putting health at risk, residents claim
Fuming residents fear their health is being put at risk because of thick acrid smoke from a major railway attraction invading their homes. According to homeowners in Segontium Terrace in Caernarfon, the “overpowering pollution” is coming from the Welsh Highland...
