A former schoolteacher who moved from the mountains of Nepal to the South Wales Valleys is in the running for a major award – just over a year after arriving in the UK. Tajina Garbuja, who works as a kitchen assistant at The Hollies Care Home in Pontypridd, is a...

A caring couple who made the decision to devote their lives to helping children following a chance conversation with a social worker have been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Caroline and Tyrone Jones, from Tredegar, have opened their home to 25 children since...

A desperate family have launched a petition calling on the Welsh Government to step in and save a lifeline disability charity facing a funding crisis. Laura and Mark Bugby, from Bala, fear for the future care of their severely disabled son, John, if Anheddau – which...

A caring couple who have devoted their lives and careers to helping others following a personal tragedy are in line for a prestigious award. Melanie Stirling, a former magistrate, and her husband, former HGV driver Daren, from Undy, are foster carers and more recently...

A senior nurse who traded city life in Saudi Arabia for a market town in Mid Wales has been shortlisted for a top national award. Shiny Skaria, 36, who works at Crosfield House, a 64-bed nursing home based in Rhayader, has been shortlisted as a finalist at the 2025...

A nurse dubbed “outstanding” for making a difference to the lives of residents in her care is delighted to have been shortlisted for a top award. Rachel Whittaker, a registered nurse at Hallmark Greenhill Manor Luxury Care Home in Merthyr Tydfil, prides herself on...

A mother-of-three who defied the odds to qualify as a nurse is in line for a prestigious award. Sarah Lees, 47, from Pembroke Dock, has been shortlisted for a top award at this year’s Wales Care Awards, which are held every year to pay tribute to the frontline heroes...

A Barry community care worker is in line for a top award after moving 7,000 miles for a new life in Wales. Taurai Zimbi, 41, says the best part of his job at All Care South Wales is putting a smile on someone's face every day. He relocated to Wales from Zimbabwe in...

A Port Talbot woman who is flying high in her career has been shortlisted for a top award. Selomy Dampies, the Engagement and Enablement Coordinator at Llys y Seren Care Home in Port Talbot, has made a huge difference to the lives of those in her care just a few...

A high school teacher who changed jobs to become a trainer in the adult care sector has made such a positive impact in her new role that she has been shortlisted for an award. Aimee Green, from Cwmbran, took her teaching skills in a whole new direction when she joined...