Brave Sophie uses starring role on reality TV show to speak up for disabled people
A brave young woman who was paralyzed from the waist down in an accident is determined to speak up for disabled people on a reality TV show. Sophie Jones, who lives near Bangor and hails from St Clear’s in Carmarthenshire, uses a wheelchair and has daily epileptic...
Gary donates kidney to twin being cared for by him and his wife
A married couple who have cared for twin brothers with significant additional needs for nearly 30 years are in line for a prestigious award Gary and Michelle Jones, who have been described as "going over and above the role of a carer", have been shortlisted in the...
“Green revolution” at historic Llandudno hotel honoured with prestigious award
An eco-friendly seaside hotel has won a major award for its pioneering approach to cutting carbon. The landmark Grade II listed Llandudno Bay Hotel, part of the Everbright Group, clinched the Green Innovation Award for the North Wales and West Cheshire Region at the...
Sing-along party bridges the generation gap in Wrexham
Youngsters from two Wrexham schools teamed up with care home residents for a sing-along party which brought together several generations. Floral garlands, extravagant sunglasses and loud shirts were the order of the day for the 63 residents living at Pendine Park’s...
Team leader Jayne hails award nomination as the ‘icing on cake’ after retiring from 39-year career
An "inspirational" team leader with a vast career in social care has been hailed as "the role model we all aspire to be." Jayne Owen's passion and commitment saw her bloom from a cook in a residential home to a manager delivering training to others within her 39 years...
Woman who thrives in her caring role but was labelled ‘naughty’ at school due to dyslexia bids for major award
A woman wrongly written off as a “naughty” student at school because of her dyslexia but who went on to shine after getting a job in the care sector has been shortlisted for a major award. Laura Shone, 32, is now a highly respected staff trainer at the Pendine Park...
Care manager whose much-loved job helped get her through baby’s rare illness is in line for major award
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 been shortlisted for a major award. Leah Webb and her partner were told by doctors, when their...
Social care chef Jake couldn’t fry an egg until love of people inspired him
A former carer who admits he ‘couldn’t fry an egg’ to begin with has been selected as one of the top social care chefs in Wales. Jake Murray, from Splott in Cardiff has worked in the kitchen at the city’s Hallmark Shire Hall Luxury Care Home for eight years providing...
Kyle gives care home dining a Michelin-star makeover
Getting older shouldn’t stop us enjoying the finer things in life - which is why chef Kyle Wilson makes it his mission to bring them to his Cardiff care home residents. Kyle is the head chef at Care UK’s Llys Herbert Care Home in Pontprennau, bringing his wealth of...
Growing bakery creates 50 new jobs thanks to booming exports
Record overseas sales are fuelling growth at a bakery where 50 new jobs are up for grabs after landing new contracts in the Middle East and Australia. Exports are set to break through the £10 million barrier this year at the fast-growing Jones Village Bakery in...
