Dementia patients stranded in hospital while local beds sit empty
DEMENTIA patients in North Wales are spending longer in hospital – or being moved miles from home – despite local care beds being available. Now the provider running those beds is calling for urgent action. Meddyg Care Group, which operates specialist dementia nursing homes in Criccieth and Porthmadog, says families are actively requesting places at its…
Read More
Culture Collective brings communities together with inspiring start to the year
IT has been a bright and busy start to the year for the team behind Coleg Cambria’s Culture Collective, delivering a series of engaging events that celebrate community, inclusivity and opportunity for staff and learners. Most recently, more than 100 students took part in a series of inspiring panel discussions to mark International Women’s Day…
Read More
Health academy shaping the next generation of care professionals
YOUNG people are gaining real-world experience, building confidence and stepping into meaningful careers thanks to the Wrexham Social Care Academy – a partnership strengthening the social care workforce. The Academy brings together Wrexham County Borough Council and Coleg Cambria to offer structured placements to Level 3 Health and Social Care students. Based at Coleg Cambria’s…
Read More
Star baker and food influencer joins celebs at PM’s celebration of Wales
A RISING Welsh food influencer and star baker was among the invited guests at a prestigious St David’s Day reception at 10 Downing Street. Naomi Griffiths, who is completing her apprenticeship at Coleg Cambria’s Iâl Bakery in Wrexham, attended the celebration, which brought together leading figures from politics, sport, business and the arts to showcase…
Read More
Independent school unveils growth and investment despite national pressures
ONE of the country’s leading independent schools is throwing open its doors to prospective families this Spring, as it looks to build on growth across its Junior School and Sixth Form despite national challenges facing the sector. St Gerard’s School in Bangor will host an Open Day on Saturday March 21 from 9am to 1pm,…
Read More
Award glory for farming college as campus investment continues
COLEG Cambria Llysfasi is celebrating national recognition for its £10m Hwb Arloesi (Innovation Hub) development as construction gets underway on a new 50-bedroom student accommodation development, marking another major investment in the college’s future. The state-of-the-art hub has been named Best Public or Community Building at the LABC Building Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding achievement in design, sustainability…
Read More
Expansion creates senior and graduate planning jobs in Wales and North West
NEW jobs are being created as Cadnant Planning accelerates growth, announcing senior and graduate recruitment following a surge in major development projects across Wales and the North West. The consultancy is seeking an Associate Director to build on momentum in Chester, alongside a Planner and/or Senior Planner based out of its Conwy headquarters, as workloads…
Read More
Polished performance key to 30% boost for cleaning firm on 21st anniversary
A LEADING commercial cleaning company polished its performance with a 30% rise in turnover following strong growth in the manufacturing, education and medical sectors. Operating from its headquarters in Conwy – with a team of more than 50 dedicated “superheroes” – Cleaner Care delivers services across North Wales, from Gwynedd through to Deeside. Having already…
Read More
One of only two in Wales: Apprentice selected for Ghana humanitarian project
A WREXHAM apprentice has been selected as one of just 20 young people in the UK – and only two in Wales – to represent the country on an international humanitarian project in Ghana. Georgia Ellams, a first-year Airbus Degree Apprentice at Coleg Cambria University Centre in Deeside, will travel to Accra this Christmas after…
Read More
Last chance to join the team driving Rhyl’s next decade
JUST days remain to step forward and help shape the future of an evolving seaside town. With the deadline fast approaching, Our Rhyl/Ein Rhyl is making a final call for people to get involved and help influence the resort’s priorities for the next decade. This is the last chance to apply for a role on the Board…
Read More