Newcomer Ellie honoured at national care awards final
A young support worker who balances life as the primary carer for her mum with a fulltime job helping people with complex mental health needs has won national recognition for her efforts. Ellie Jones, 20, joined the care industry just two years ago but has now earned...
‘Exceptional’ charity worker scoops award at ‘oscars of social care’
A “committed” manager at a charity hailed for giving people a voice has seen her hard work and dedication hoat a glittering awards ceremony. Ruth Wellum’s passion and selflessness saw her quickly rise through the ranks at Cartrefi Ni Ltd in St Asaph after a previous...
Care worker with heart of gold gets just reward with social care gong
A mum of two who turned to care work to stave off loneliness when she moved to Wales has won silver at a national awards ceremony. Flor Nessbert has worked for Penylan House Nursing Home in Cardiff, part of Linc Cymru, for the past eight years and is currently the...
Care worker with ADHD toasts double win at national awards
A bubbly care worker who says entertaining elderly dementia sufferers has provided her with a positive outlet for her ADHD has struck gold at the social care Oscars. Natasha Williams has lived with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms since...
A knight to remember for music heroine Kate
An opera singer was thrilled to win a prestigious award named after Sir Bryn Terfel with whom she sang when they were both teenagers. At the prestigious Wales Care Awards, the world famous baritone himself presented his foundation’s award for promoting The Arts in...
Care home staff say Merry Quipmas to Ryan and Rob in hilarious panto
Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynolds would have been blown away by the acting talent when care home staff wrote and produced a festive pantomime – oh yes he would! Senior care practitioners Sophie Smith and Laura Shone who work at Pendine Park’s Highfield care home in...
Creating new supply chains can kick-start economic revolution in rural North Wales
A fast-growing consultancy firm is aiming to kick-start an economic revolution in rural North Wales. Lafan Consulting Group are doubling their workforce to six members of staff to meet the demand for their expertise in using digital technology, facilitating, project...
Starring role for “astounding” young baritone dubbed the new Bryn Terfel
A talented young baritone who has been dubbed a new Bryn Terfel will be returning to North Wales take a starring role in a popular gala concert making a post-Covid comeback. Tickets are now on sale for the musical spectacular where Emyr Lloyd Jones, 25, will share the...
Christmas puds on the foodbank festive menu thanks to Lock Stock Self Storage
A consignment of Christmas puds will help make this festive season’s showpiece feast tastier for people using a foodbank. The long-established South Gwynedd Foodbank took delivery of 100 puddings from leading self-storage company Lock Stock at their soon to open new...
North Wales food company grant puts Caernarfon boxing club on a firm footing
Young boxers from North West Wales are getting their careers off on a firm footing thanks to the backing of a Gwynedd-based food wholesaler. Caernarfon Boxing Club have just received a grant of £800 from the Harlech Foodservice 50th Anniversary Charity Fund towards...
