A SPECIAL event aimed at thanking care staff for their hard work and achievements has been held at a care home in Powys.

The Grove, in Ystradgynlais, hosted a celebration to mark the achievements of its staff throughout the pandemic, recognising three in particular for their long service. Wylma Jones, a domestic assistant, started working at The Grove in 1990, Anita Fyfield is a support worker who began working for the home in 1996 and Sian Ashill has been a night support worker for 24 years. The Powys home also celebrated Joe Jenkins for taking on the post of manager mid-pandemic.

They received certificates to mark their impressive milestones and every staff member received a chocolate gift as a thank you for their ongoing commitment.

The home, which is operated by Shaw healthcare on behalf of Powys County Council, welcomed Brecon and Radnorshire MP Fay Jones to join the celebrations, while Member of the Senedd for the region, James Evans, sent a letter of thanks to the team at the home, praising them on their commitment and hard work.

Service manager Mr Jenkins said: “I could not be prouder of the team here and how everyone has pulled together over the last two years.

“It has been a challenging time both professionally and personally and everyone did what they had to do for our residents and each other. I am delighted they are being recognised for all they do here.

“It has been wonderful to invite people back into the home and we are looking forward to more events with the local community in the summer months.”

The Grove provides residential care for up to 30 residents including those living with dementia.