Golden double for Newport nurse after 50 years of caring
A Newport nurse who devoted more than half a century to caring for others has been honoured with two top awards celebrating her lifelong service. Sharon Leach, who began her nursing career aged just 16, scooped Gold in the Outstanding Service category at the Wales...
Award-winning care worker hopes her success will shine a light on unsung heroes of the care sector
An award-winning care worker is hoping that her success will help to highlight the excellent work being done by others in her field. Chrissy Darby was speaking after the presentation evening for the 2025 Wales Care Awards, held at the Holland House Hotel in Cardiff....
Dedicated care hero Michelle honoured for 25 years of changing lives
A long-serving care worker who is regarded as a role model by colleagues has had her many years of dedication acknowledged. Michelle Debbabi, who started as a support worker and went on to become Operations Director for the Cardiff-based company Dimensions Cymru, was...
Cardiff woman wins double after cheering sister to victory last year
A Cardiff woman who received an award on her sister's behalf 12 months ago went one better this year by picking up two awards in her own right. A delayed flight from Costa Rica meant that Jazmin Dicker could not attend the Wales Care Awards presentation at which she...
Merthyr mum who gave up nursing dream to raise children scoops national care award
A Merthyr woman who shelved her own plans to train as a nurse has added another award to her growing collection. Sibusisiwe Lovis, who is the founder and driving force behind the Swansea-based domiciliary care agency Live Well Healthcare, was among the winners at the...
Retired nurse Carol honoured with “golden handshake” after lifetime of caring for others
A former nurse who retired last year has received a "golden handshake" in recognition of her outstanding work in the care sector. Carol Dight, who spent the last nine years working for HC-One Wales, which owns 14 residential and nursing homes across South Wales, was...
Hard-working chef and hospitality manager Jenny toasts national awards glory
A chef-turned-hospitality manager from Barry is celebrating after striking gold in the final of the social care industry ‘Oscars’. Jenny Crofts, who is Hospitality Services Manager at Hallmark Regency House in Ely, Cardiff, owned by Hallmark luxury Care Homes, was...
Retired admin worker turned care home cook crowned Wales’ catering champion
A grandmother who swapped spreadsheets for saucepans after retirement has been crowned as Wales’ newest culinary hero. June Tong, 61, from Pontardawe, has been named joint gold winner for Excellence in Catering at the prestigious Wales Care Awards – just three years...
‘Can-do’ attitude lands experienced care home boss a national social care award
A care home manager who still has the enthusiasm of a 21-year-old after 40 years in nursing and social care has scooped a national industry gong. Becci Roberts, who lives in Ystradowen, near Cowbridge, says she is humbled after winning a coveted silver award in this...
Royal composer marks milestone with premiere of new work with world’s best brass band
The world's best brass band will strike up a brand new piece by Royal composer Paul Mealor at his special birthday concert. The internationally acclaimed Foden’s Band will perform the world premiere of his latest work, Tranquil Abiding, at St Asaph Cathedral at 7pm on...
