People person Wendy up for social care Oscar
A former metal stockist quality assurance manager from Bridgend says she has never looked back since swapping metal for people. The career switch proved so successful that Wendy Edwards has now been shortlisted to receive an honour at the Wales Care Awards 2024, known...
Laid back couple Catherine and Matthew hailed as heroes of social care
A caring couple who have opened up their home to offer support to vulnerable people are in line for a top award. Catherine and Matthew Hern from Sebastopol in Pontypool are part of the South East Wales Shared Lives Scheme. The scheme offers individuals the opportunity...
Swapping financial services for dementia care added up to a great career change for Geoff
A dedicated activities assistant has been described as one half of the "Welsh version of Ant and Dec" for his innovative work at a care home. Geoff Liddle’s work at Ty Nant, a specialist dementia care home, in Williamstown in the Rhondda Valley, is of such a high...
Musical magic puts Sheryl in line for social care Oscar
An inspirational carer is using the magic of music to help ensure people with dementia are treated with respect and dignity. Sheryl Beebee from Aberdare is the regional dementia practitioner for Hallmark Care Homes, and her work is producing a “simply incredible”...
Dedicated nurse Olivia in running for top award
A nurse at a south Wales hospital which offers treatment and rehabilitation for people with complex mental health needs described as the "ultimate team player" is in line for a prestigious award. Olivia Ferrari who is Hospital Director at Heatherwood Court hospital in...
Caring Rachel in running for award for being a “ray of sunshine”
A woman who brings a "ray of sunshine" to the residents of a south Wales care home is in line for a prestigious award. Rachel Lewis, a nurse at the Greenhill Manor Care Home in Pentrebach near Merthyr Tydfil has been shortlisted in the Independent Sector Nurse of the...
Nurse Jazmin “really chuffed” to be in line for top award
A dedicated nurse who supports young people with complex mental illness, autism and learning disabilities is in the running for a social care Oscar". Jazmin Dicker, a registered mental health nurse who oversees the care and support of seven young adults referred to...
Swapping shops for social care has paid off for Victoria
A move from retail to the social care sector has paid off for a Powys woman with rapid promotion and being put forward for a prestigious award. Victoria Chapman, deputy manager at Crosfield House at Rhayader, Powys has been shortlisted in the Exceptional Newcomer...
Rhys on the road to success at social care Oscars
A keen motorcyclist has got off to a flying start in his career. Just six months after beginning his work in the care sector Rhys John picked up his first award, and now, another nine months on, he is line for an even more prestigious honour. The 25-year-old, who...
Caring Paula in line for top award thanks to her silver service
A Blaina woman who once prepared silver service lunches for Welsh Assembly members and visiting dignitaries is line for a prestigious award. Residents at a Merthyr Tydfil care home may not realise that they are now the VIPs benefitting from the work of Paula Lewis....
