Care in the Vale

07/11/2025

Huge congratulations to Isabel for receiving a High Commendation at the Great-British Care-Awards – Wales Region 2025, for the Home Care Registered Manager award! We are all super proud of you!

31/10/2025

Happy Birthday, Megan!
Penblwydd Hapus, Megan!

23/10/2025

Happy Birthday, John!
Penblwydd Hapus, John!

20/10/2025

The work our care staff do isn’t just important; it can be life-saving.

Last week, Heather performed CPR on a client and, thanks to her swift and skilled response, saved their life. Remarkably, this isn’t the first time Heather has stepped in during a critical moment. It’s the second time she’s saved a client’s life.

We are in awe of Heather’s courage, professionalism and compassion. She truly embodies what it means to be a lifesaver in every sense of the word.

Thank you, Heather, for everything you do. You’re an inspiration to us all.



Welsh Nid yw gwaith ein staff gofal yn bwysig yn unig; gall achub bywyd rhywun.

Yr wythnos diwethaf, gweithredodd Heather CPR ar gleient ac, diolch i’w hymateb cyflym a medrus, achubodd eu bywyd. Yn rhyfeddol, nid dyma’r tro cyntaf i Heather gamu i mewn mewn eiliad hanfodol. Dyma’r ail dro iddi achub bywyd cleient.

Rydym yn edmygu dewrder, proffesiynoldeb a thosturi Heather. Mae hi wir yn ymgorffori ystyr bod yn achubwr bywyd ym mhob ystyr o’r gair.

Diolch o galon i ti, Heather, am bopeth wyt ti’n ei wneud. Rwyt ti’n ysbrydoliaeth i ni i gyd.

18/10/2025

Today marks World Menopause Day, and we’re here to celebrate it with a bit of wisdom, a dash of humour, and a whole lot of care.

Visit our blog, whether you're supporting someone through menopause or experiencing it yourself. Today is about understanding, empowering, and yes, laughing through the hot flushes and memory lapses.

Here’s to strong women, steady strides, and strong cups of tea. Happy World Menopause Day!

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Today marks World Menopause Day, and we’re here to celebrate it with a bit of wisdom, a dash of humour, and a whole lot of care. Whether you're supporting someone through menopause or experiencing it yourself, this day is about understanding, empowering, and yes, laughing through the hot flushes a...

15/10/2025

Today we’re proudly taking part in Shwmae Su’mae Day, a celebration of the Welsh language and culture. Whether you’re fluent, learning, or just curious, this is your chance to greet someone in Welsh and feel part of a vibrant community.

We’re inviting all our staff and clients to join in. Say “Shwmae” to a colleague, share your favourite Welsh phrase, or explore how you can use more Welsh in your daily life.

Ready to take the next step Social Care Wales is offering a brilliant opportunity to learn Welsh through their Camau courses. These are designed to help you build confidence and use Welsh in your work and beyond. Take the next step in your Welsh language journey.

Let’s celebrate together, one greeting at a time.

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11/10/2025

We had a little get-together this week to honour and reward these six staff members for publicly sharing some of their experiences while working at Care in the Vale. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories!
When we asked our staff to share some of their experiences, we expected variety. What we didn’t expect was the striking similarity in their responses.

Each one began with a quiet disclaimer: “I don’t do anything special. It’s just a normal day.”

But as their stories unfolded, we saw something else entirely.

We saw Sam, who brought love and connection to a couple separated by illness, and found healing in a moment of unexpected grace. We saw Caroline, who turned her gran’s wisdom into a lifelong mission to bring joy and dignity to others. We saw Ryan, who found friendship in laughter, legacy in a birthday plan, and meaning in every shared moment. We saw Claudette, who discovered that presence, patience, and person-centred care could transform not just others, but herself. We saw Danielle, who found joy in the smallest gestures, from classical music to a clean home, and built trust through kindness and consistency. And we saw Handsome, who stood beside clients in their most vulnerable moments, restoring not just bodies, but spirits.

None of them called their work heroic. None of them sought praise. They simply showed up, with compassion, humour, resilience, and heart.

And that’s the beauty of it. At Care in the Vale, extraordinary care isn’t the exception, it’s the standard. Not because our carers are trying to be remarkable, but because they’ve quietly redefined what “normal” looks like.

This is what care should be. This is what care is.

09/10/2025

Happy Birthday, Mollie!
Penblwydd Hapus, Mollie!

25/09/2025

Happy Birthday, Zoe-Marie!
Penblwydd Hapus, Zoe-Marie!

18/09/2025

Happy Birthday, Danielle!
Penblwydd Hapus, Danielle!

13/09/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Isabel has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Wales Region for the Home Care Registered Manager award at the Great British Care Awards!

This nomination recognises her outstanding leadership, dedication to person-centred care, and the incredible difference she makes every single day, not just to our clients, but to all of us who work alongside her.

We couldn’t be prouder. Let’s cheer her on as she heads toward the virtual judging on 19 September!

The Great British Care Awards are a series of regional events throughout the UK and are a celebration of excellence across the care sector.  The purpose of the awards are to pay tribute to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work.

06/09/2025

This week it was time again for a first aid refresher. If Annie had a loyalty card, she’d have earned a free resuscitation by now. Poor Annie never complains.