The work of an innovative carer who uses music to help dementia patients hit the right note with judges at the Oscars of social care. Sheryl Beebee from Aberdare, took a silver award in the Excellence in Dementia Care category at the Wales Care Awards in Cardiff at a...

An exceptional nurse who “walks with care home residents through their dementia journey” has received an award at the Oscars of social care. Samantha Nooradeen, from Ogmore Vale, was praised by colleagues for the outstanding compassion she shows to care home residents...

A college leaver who was inspired to work in social care after becoming the main carer of her autistic brother has won a coveted national award in recognition of her efforts. Samantha Evans, who lives in Neath, joined Integra Community Living Options, part of National...

Less than 18 months after beginning his career in the social care sector a young man has already picked up his second award. Rhys John, who comes from Brecon and now lives in Cardiff, was among the recipients at this year’s Wales Care Awards ceremony, organised by...

A woman who brings a "ray of sunshine" to the residents of a south Wales care home has been presented with a prestigious award. Rachel Lewis, a nurse at the Greenhill Manor Care Home in Pentrebach near Merthyr Tydfil won the Silver Award in the Independent Sector...

A Cardiff woman who spends her life giving priority to other people in times of need found herself centre stage for once. Rachel Holland was among the recipients of this year’s Wales Care Awards, known as the social care Oscars which organised each year by Care Forum...

A high-flying mum from Gwent dubbed an ‘inspiration’ by her team members has become the toast of the social care industry with a national award. Rachael Hawkins, from Crosskeys, Newport, has been working in the social care sector for 24 years after initially taking on...

A Blaina woman who once prepared silver service lunches for Welsh Assembly members and visiting dignitaries has once again struck silver. Paula Lewis, who is Hospitality Services Manager at Hallmark’s Greenhill Manor Luxury Care Home in Merthyr Tydfil, was one of the...

Gold medals are hard to come by in any field but a Cardiff woman has achieved a remarkable “double”. Like all recipients at a glittering prizewinning ceremony Lisa Morgan was warmly applauded when she took to the stage, but few among those present realized that it was...

An adventurous former geography teacher and assistant headmaster has soared to the top of his class in the world of social care. Linley Jenkins secured a prestigious Bronze accolade at the Wales Care Awards 2024, making him one of this year’s top three professionals...