Law firm’s community commitment earns praise from Mold town mayor
A law firm has fast become a key part of the community in Mold after forging strong links with local people and organisations in just a matter of months, says the town mayor. Although Swayne Johnson can trace its history back to the 1850s, the firm is very much...
Heartbroken sportsman Harry “falls in love” with wheelchair rugby and plays for Wales
A keen sportsman has told how he “fell back in love” with rugby league by taking up the wheelchair version of the game – and has gone on to play for Wales. Harry Jones, 27, from Wrexham was heartbroken when he was advised by doctors to give up playing the conventional...
Fast-growing engineering firm unveils £4m expansion creating 40 new jobs
A fast-growing precision engineering firm has announced a £4 million expansion plan that will double the workforce by creating 40 new jobs and triple production. The investment by the American owners of Continental Diamond Tool (CDT) will include moving to a 30,000 sq...
Rachel honoured as a heroine of social care
A Cardiff woman’s family experience of palliative care has stood her in good stead as it has helped put her in line for a prestigious award. By using her personal experience Rachel Follard has ensured that numerous people in the Cardiff area have had the end-of-life...
Ex-legal eagle Emma flying high in social care
A woman who helped launched a pioneering scheme in South East Wales to support people suffering a mental health crisis is in the running for a top award. Emma Jenkins, a Mental Health Crisis Manager for the South East Wales Shared Lives Scheme hosted by Caerphilly...
‘Inspirational’ care leader Rachael shines in national industry awards
A high-flying mum from Gwent dubbed an ‘inspiration’ by her team members has made the shortlist for a national award. Rachael Hawkins, from Crosskeys, Newport, has been working in the social care sector for 24 years after initially taking on administrative roles when...
Ex cardiology nurse heartened to be in the running for national award
A former NHS cardiology nurse who puts her heart and soul into bringing joy into a Cardiff care home has been shortlisted for a top national award. Georgiana Ionescu, who lives in Saint Mellons, was appointed general manager of Halmark Regency House Luxury Care Home...
‘Superwoman’ care worker Samantha eyes up national industry award
A college leaver who was inspired to work in social care after becoming the main carer of her autistic brother is in the line up for a top industry award. Samantha Evans, who lives in Neath, joined Integra Community Living Options, part of National Care Group Ltd, two...
Ex railway worker David in the running for national award after embarking on new journey in social care
A former railway worker who switched careers to care for people with dementia is ‘on track’ to scoop a national industry award. David Rees, from Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, near Cardiff, worked as a maintenance technician for two years across the UK’s rail network including...
Ex McDonalds worker in the line up for a national social care gong
A former McDonalds employee who now helps vulnerable adults with mental health needs to become more independent is in the line up for a major national award. Chloe Meyrick, from Newbridge, Gwent, has transformed the lives of several individuals since being appointed...
