Caring Emmanuella in running for top award after making “creative changes”
A Cardiff woman created such an impression with her work that a post was established especially for her. Now, just two years into her new role, Emmanuella Nicolaou is line for a prestigious award. She has been nominated for one of this year’s Wales Care Awards,...
Caring Wendy’s career swap is blooming marvellous
A former flower shop owner has proved she has the knack of helping people in her care to blossom. Wendy O’Sullivan has so impressed colleagues that they have nominated her for a prestigious award and the social care Oscars. The 59-year-old from Springwood, Cardiff,...
Son of D-Day veteran creates spectacular 30-ft long model of Mulberry Harbour going on show in Llandudno
The son of a soldier who stormed ashore in Normandy has made a 30-foot model of the floating harbour that was key to the success of the Allied invasion that started on D-Day. The spectacular scale model of the Mulberry Harbour will be one of the star attractions at an...
Law firm’s community commitment earns praise from Mold town mayor
A law firm has fast become a key part of the community in Mold after forging strong links with local people and organisations in just a matter of months, says the town mayor. Although Swayne Johnson can trace its history back to the 1850s, the firm is very much...
Heartbroken sportsman Harry “falls in love” with wheelchair rugby and plays for Wales
A keen sportsman has told how he “fell back in love” with rugby league by taking up the wheelchair version of the game – and has gone on to play for Wales. Harry Jones, 27, from Wrexham was heartbroken when he was advised by doctors to give up playing the conventional...
Fast-growing engineering firm unveils £4m expansion creating 40 new jobs
A fast-growing precision engineering firm has announced a £4 million expansion plan that will double the workforce by creating 40 new jobs and triple production. The investment by the American owners of Continental Diamond Tool (CDT) will include moving to a 30,000 sq...
Rachel honoured as a heroine of social care
A Cardiff woman’s family experience of palliative care has stood her in good stead as it has helped put her in line for a prestigious award. By using her personal experience Rachel Follard has ensured that numerous people in the Cardiff area have had the end-of-life...
Ex-legal eagle Emma flying high in social care
A woman who helped launched a pioneering scheme in South East Wales to support people suffering a mental health crisis is in the running for a top award. Emma Jenkins, a Mental Health Crisis Manager for the South East Wales Shared Lives Scheme hosted by Caerphilly...
‘Inspirational’ care leader Rachael shines in national industry awards
A high-flying mum from Gwent dubbed an ‘inspiration’ by her team members has made the shortlist for a national award. Rachael Hawkins, from Crosskeys, Newport, has been working in the social care sector for 24 years after initially taking on administrative roles when...
Ex cardiology nurse heartened to be in the running for national award
A former NHS cardiology nurse who puts her heart and soul into bringing joy into a Cardiff care home has been shortlisted for a top national award. Georgiana Ionescu, who lives in Saint Mellons, was appointed general manager of Halmark Regency House Luxury Care Home...
