Social care chef Jake couldn’t fry an egg until love of people inspired him
A former carer who admits he ‘couldn’t fry an egg’ to begin with has been selected as one of the top social care chefs in Wales. Jake Murray, from Splott in Cardiff has worked in the kitchen at the city’s Hallmark Shire Hall Luxury Care Home for eight years providing...
Kyle gives care home dining a Michelin-star makeover
Getting older shouldn’t stop us enjoying the finer things in life - which is why chef Kyle Wilson makes it his mission to bring them to his Cardiff care home residents. Kyle is the head chef at Care UK’s Llys Herbert Care Home in Pontprennau, bringing his wealth of...
Growing bakery creates 50 new jobs thanks to booming exports
Record overseas sales are fuelling growth at a bakery where 50 new jobs are up for grabs after landing new contracts in the Middle East and Australia. Exports are set to break through the £10 million barrier this year at the fast-growing Jones Village Bakery in...
New Wrexham TV production company on mission to halt brain drain of creative talent
A new TV production company in Wrexham is on a mission to help talented young people work in the industry and halt a brain drain across the border. Ffion Williams, a development executive with Tŷ’r Ddraig (Dragon House) in Wrexham, told the city’s business leaders...
Plaque in memory of music loving ex-nurse Margaret takes pride of place on piano at Gwynedd care home
A plaque in memory of a highly respected nurse will be placed on a piano at an award winning Gwynedd care home. Music-loving Margaret Rotheram spent her final days living at Bryn Seiont Newydd, Pendine Park’s centre of excellence for dementia care on the outskirts of...
Autism diagnosis in adulthood spurs on Wrexham care worker to make a difference
A Wrexham care worker who was recently diagnosed with autism at the age of 29 has landed a place in the final of a national awards ceremony. Henry Greenwood, who works as a senior support worker at Llanerchrugog Hall Residential Care Home in Rhosllanerchrugog,...
Suzuki Swift drive by Steve Rogers
It certainly brightened up a dreary day when the bright blue Suzuki Swift pulled on to the drive. The little super mini has always been a favourite since I drove the new model around the streets of Monaco at the launch in 2004. Wisely the powers that be have pretty...
Stephanie builds the next generation of palliative care nurses at hospice
A dedicated nurse from Abergavenny is in the running for an award for ensuring that people reaching the end of their lives are treated with dignity and respect. Stephanie Thomas is passing on her passion for palliative care by training a cohort of nurses to provide...
Adventurous Linley on top of the world after being put forward for outstanding award
An adventurous former geography teacher and assistant headmaster who entered the world of social care after retiring from education has been shortlisted for a top award. Linley Jenkins has been put forward for an outstanding service trophy at the Wales Care Awards...
Maintenance boss Gareth in running for social care Oscar
A father of four from Cwmbran is in the running for a major honour for his work in keeping 14 care homes in tip top condition. Gareth Vincent has been shortlisted in the Commitment to a Support Function category, sponsored by leading residential home resources...
