Care manager boss whose much-loved job helped her cope with baby’s illness takes bronze in major awards
A Pontypool care sector manager whose love for her job helped carry her through an “awful” time when her baby daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition has landed a major award for her commitment and dedication. Leah Webb and her partner were told by...
“Fairy Godmother” Julie’s wish comes true with national award
An “inspirational” senior carer who makes final wishes come true for people reaching the end of their lives has had her own wish granted - being named one of Wales’ best palliative care nurses. Julie Brown, who works at The Hollies care home in Pontypridd, has been...
Winning gold award is “surreal” for social care heroine Jazmin
A dedicated nurse who supports young people with complex mental illness, autism and learning disabilities struck gold at the social care Oscars. Jazmin Dicker, a registered mental health nurse who oversees the care and support of seven young adults referred to Crwban...
Social care chef who couldn’t fry an egg rated one of best in Wales
A former carer who admits he ‘couldn’t fry an egg’ to begin with has been crowned one of the Wales best social care chefs at the Wales Care Awards 2024. Jake Murray, from Splott in Cardiff took home the silver honour in the Excellence in Catering category - sponsored...
Helen’s four decades of devotion honoured at social care Oscars
A woman who has devoted almost four decades to working with the most vulnerable members in her community has been honoured at the social care Oscars. Helen Leigh, 58, Operations Director (Hospitals) of Iris Care Group, was presented with a gold accolade at the Wales...
Ex cardiology nurse Georgiana celebrates national award glory
A former NHS cardiology nurse who puts her heart and soul into bringing joy into a Cardiff care home has won a coveted national award for her efforts. Georgiana Ionescu, who lives in Saint Mellons, was appointed general manager of Hallmark Regency House Luxury Care...
Winning top award like the “cherry on the cake” for social care hero Geoff
A dedicated activities assistant struck gold at an awards ceremony just two years after switching careers to work in social care. Geoff Liddle was honoured at the glittering Wales Care Awards ceremony in Cardiff , hosted by radio and TV presenter Jason Mohammad....
Double honour for caring couple Gary and Michelle
A married couple who have cared for twin brothers with significant additional needs for nearly 30 years took home two prestigious awards at the Oscars of social care. Gary and Michelle Jones, who have been described as "going over and above the role of a carer", were...
Britain’s oldest nurse Daisy, 84, wins gold at social care Oscars
Britain’s oldest nurse Daisy Richards, 84, has struck gold at the social care Oscars. The remarkable Daisy Richards first qualified as a nurse in 1958 - and she is still going strong and not ready to retire from her job at the Fairways Newydd Nursing and Dementia...
Teen drugs supplier gets 18 months’ youth custody after being snared by vicious county lines gang
A teenager groomed by a vicious county lines gang to become a drugs supplier has been sentenced to 18 months in youth custody. Magistrates heard the 16-year-old called Connor was forced into selling them after he started taking drugs himself and fell into debt. He was...
