Stephanie honoured for shaping next generation of palliative care
A dedicated nurse from Abergavenny has been honoured for her work ensuring people reaching the end of their lives are treated with dignity and respect now and in the future. Stephanie Thomas won a silver award for the Excellence in Palliative and End-of-life Care...
“Marketing Midas” Beth going for gold after company merger
A marketing expert with a “golden touch” and a fast-growing consultancy firm have joined forces to create a powerhouse agency in North Wales. Creative livewire Beth Woodhouse, from Old Colwyn, has been appointed as the lead consultant for marketing after her company,...
“Force of nature” Kamar champions new campaign to make Welsh venues better for disabled people
A young woman who almost died after an epilepsy attack is championing a campaign to improve accessibility for disabled people at holiday and hospitality venues across Wales. Kamar El-Hozeil, from Porthmadog, has been appointed as an Access Ambassador by social...
Steve Rogers drives the new Renault Clio
Renault and a few others will be rubbing their hands in glee now that Ford has axed the Fiesta. The supermini supreme has been a thorn in the side of its rivals for decades but now is the time for others to step forward and shine, and Renault is well placed having...
Legal secretary who made the jump to lawyer to lead Swayne Johnson Cheshire office
A former legal secretary who was persuaded to train as a lawyer at the age of 35 is the new head of the Cheshire office of one of the region’s fastest growing law firms. Maxine Phillips spent almost 20 years, first as a secretary and then as a Personal Assistant,...
Musical carer Sheryl hits right note with silver award
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...
Modest Samantha honoured at social care Oscars
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...
‘Superwoman’ care worker Samantha scoops silver in national industry awards
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...
Caring Rhys honoured with second award in less than a year
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...
Caring Rachel wins award for being social care heroine
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...
