Age Connects Torfaen has been awarded the Health Champion Award at the prestigious Mastering Diversity Awards 2025, held at the Senedd on 18th December.
The award recognises Age Connects Torfaen for the breadth and impact of services provided to unpaid carers and people living with dementia across Gwent. Age Connects was celebrated for its innovative dementia support services and for consistently thinking creatively to tailor care and support to meet the unique needs of vulnerable individuals and their families.
A core strength of Age Connects Torfaen is its co-production approach, ensuring that unpaid carers and people living with dementia have a direct voice through active participation on service user panels. This commitment to collaboration helps shape services that truly reflect the needs and preferences of those who rely on them.
Emma Wootten, Chief Executive Officer of Age Connects Torfaen, said:
“We are truly honoured to receive the Health Champion Award. This recognition celebrates the dedication and creativity of our whole team, and the resilience of the unpaid carers and people living with dementia we support every day. At Age Connects Torfaen, we believe in listening, learning, and working together with our service users to create support that really makes a difference. This award inspires us to continue innovating and advocating for those who deserve the very best care and understanding.”
The Mastering Diversity Awards celebrate organisations and individuals who demonstrate excellence in diversity, inclusion, and innovative approaches to care. Age Connects Torfaen’s award underscores the organisation’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of Gwent’s carers and people living with dementia.
