12/04/23 

Care workers from across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan have been recognised for theirdedication and exemplary standards of workatCardiff and the Vale Regional Workforce Partnership's Celebration of Excellence in Care.

In the annual event, held at Barry's Memo Arts Centre and hosted by BBC News presenter, Sian Lloyd, care workers from council teams and partner providers in the regionwere presented with awards for achieving their Health and Social Care qualification in the past year.

The Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Cllr Graham Hinchey, Cardiff Council Cabinet Members for Social Services, Cllr Norma Mackie (Adults) and Cllr Ash Lister (Children's) were joined at the event by Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan MS, as well as senior officers from Welsh Government, and Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Councils.

Employees from organisations working within the Cardiff and the Vale Regional Workforce Partnership who have gained their qualificationand demonstrateddedication and exemplary standards of workwere celebrated and presented with a certificate and goody bag.

Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Cllr Graham Hinchey, said: "I want to pay tribute to the dedication, patience, and professionalism of all the care workers we celebrated at the awards presentation evening. Care work is not an easy role for anyone to undertake, but it is an essential one. It is central to the wellbeing of thousands of people in our city, so my personal thanks go to each and every care worker making the difference every day."

Cllr Norma Mackie said: "Our marvellous care workers in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan do an incredible job. They work tirelessly, often invery challenging circumstances so it's so important that celebrations like this happen to let them know how much we all appreciate their efforts and achievements."

Cllr Ash Lister said:"It was an honour to join in celebrating the great work being done across Cardiff and the Vale throughout social care.  Day in, day out the care workers we celebrated are influencing and changing people's lives.

"My mother is a domiciliary care worker so I've seen first-hand the care, passion and dedication which goes into the roles care workers do in supporting the most vulnerable in our communities."