A PASSIONATE care manager who featured in a Panorama documentary exploring the care of vulnerable people in their own homes is celebrating national awards glory.

Menna Roberts, who is a full-time carer for her disabled parents as well as an area manager for Bangor-based Cymorth Llaw Ltd, has been announced as a bronze winner at this year’s Wales Care Awards, held at City Hall in Cardiff.

The 36-year-old, from Llanaelhaearn, in Gwynedd, was nominated for the Excellence in Leadership and Management award, sponsored by Christie & Co.

The national awards, run by Care Forum Wales and sponsored overall by Ontex Healthcare and Barchester Jobs, acknowledge the hard work and exceptional performances of those in the care sector.

Menna accepted her award at a glittering ceremony hosted by tenor and radio presenter Wynne Evans, best known as Gio Compario from the Go Compare TV adverts.

Menna has risen through the ranks since starting her first care job working with individuals with learning difficulties and mental health issues 16 years ago.

Six months ago she gained UK-wide exposure on BBC’s Panorama programme and the Welsh BBC series Week In Week Out.

Menna, a former Botwnnog High School pupil who has worked at Cymorth Llaw since 2003, said: “I never thought I would get this far, I cried when I heard I’d been shortlisted,” she said.

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