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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...