Musical magic puts Sheryl in line for social care Oscar
An inspirational carer is using the magic of music to help ensure people with dementia are treated with respect and dignity. Sheryl Beebee from Aberdare is the regional dementia practitioner for Hallmark Care Homes, and her work is producing a “simply incredible”...
Dedicated nurse Olivia in running for top award
A nurse at a south Wales hospital which offers treatment and rehabilitation for people with complex mental health needs described as the "ultimate team player" is in line for a prestigious award. Olivia Ferrari who is Hospital Director at Heatherwood Court hospital in...
Caring Rachel in running for award for being a “ray of sunshine”
A woman who brings a "ray of sunshine" to the residents of a south Wales care home is in line for a prestigious award. Rachel Lewis, a nurse at the Greenhill Manor Care Home in Pentrebach near Merthyr Tydfil has been shortlisted in the Independent Sector Nurse of the...
Nurse Jazmin “really chuffed” to be in line for top award
A dedicated nurse who supports young people with complex mental illness, autism and learning disabilities is in the running for a social care Oscar". Jazmin Dicker, a registered mental health nurse who oversees the care and support of seven young adults referred to...
Swapping shops for social care has paid off for Victoria
A move from retail to the social care sector has paid off for a Powys woman with rapid promotion and being put forward for a prestigious award. Victoria Chapman, deputy manager at Crosfield House at Rhayader, Powys has been shortlisted in the Exceptional Newcomer...
Rhys on the road to success at social care Oscars
A keen motorcyclist has got off to a flying start in his career. Just six months after beginning his work in the care sector Rhys John picked up his first award, and now, another nine months on, he is line for an even more prestigious honour. The 25-year-old, who...
Caring Paula in line for top award thanks to her silver service
A Blaina woman who once prepared silver service lunches for Welsh Assembly members and visiting dignitaries is line for a prestigious award. Residents at a Merthyr Tydfil care home may not realise that they are now the VIPs benefitting from the work of Paula Lewis....
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...
