February Mirus Moments Winners

A Mirus Moment is when someone has done something special. 

People supported by Mirus, and Mirus staff can nominate each other to be in with a chance of winning a £20 Love2Shop voucher.

You can nominate online at this link: bit.ly/mirusmoments

Why were they nominated?

Natalie D, supported by Mirus in Neath Port Talbot

Empowering

Natalie is making great progress every day, always looking to grow and develop her independence. Natalie is bubbly and kind and never lets her disability define her.  

Natalie always gives her best in everything she does. 

Natalie’s determination and positive attitude continue to motivate everyone around her. Natalie’s strength and dedication to her personal growth make her truly deserving of this award.

Jonathan B, supported by Mirus in Cardiff

Together 

Jonathan is a fantastic person who always goes the extra mile to support good causes. Whether raising money for Cancer Research or promoting Autism Acceptance Week, his dedication to helping others is truly amazing.

In March, Jonathan is taking on the challenge of walking 10,000 steps a day for eight days, from March 26th to April 2nd, as part of the Walk for Autism campaign. Jonathan’s goal is to raise awareness, increase understanding, and raise money to support autistic children and adults.

Alongside his walking challenge, Jonathan has arranged extra fundraising events, such as a coffee morning and cake sale, showing his passion for making a real difference in the community. 

Mark J, supported by Mirus in Gwent 

Courageous 

During a visit to Tintern Abbey, Mark pushed himself to step out of his comfort zone.

Mark chose to go into Tintern Abbey, walked through the gift shop, and patiently waited while staff checked if he needed to pay. Once inside, he explored the Abbey and took an interest in the information signs.  

Once Mark had finished exploring, he went into a small tearoom, ordered and paid for a hot drink, and waited while it was made.  

This is a big step for Mark as usually, he prefers to stick to his routine and seeing him trying new things was lovely.

Kayleigh Williams, Mirus staff member in Swansea

Together 

Kayleigh gives the best support to me and the people I live with.  

If there are disagreements with the people I live with, Kayleigh always supports us to talk to each other about our feelings and find a solution.  

Kayleigh will sit with us individually and then as a group to make sure everyone is heard, and we all agree on a solution. This has helped me to better understand and get along with the people I live with and has brought us closer together.  

Kayleigh’s the best support worker ever! Thank you Kayleigh 😊

Craig Hyatt, Mirus staff member in Cardiff

Responsible 

Craig has been fantastic, working alongside his team leaders and manager to provide support across all teams. 

Craig has also gone above and beyond by covering shifts in different clusters to help with providing support where it’s needed. This is a perfect example of exceptional teamwork and leadership.

I am so pleased to have him as one of my team leaders.

Stephen Leahy 

Together

On behalf of Cardiff Managers: 

We would like to express our sincere appreciation for Stephen Leahy’s excellent delivery of the Manual Handling Module G training at the Cardiff Patch meeting. The session was engaging, easy to follow, and highly relevant to the important responsibilities of managers.

Steve’s flexibility, helpfulness, and dedication truly stood out. Stephen consistently goes above and beyond to ensure staff are well-supported and able to attend training. His hard work makes a real difference, and we are incredibly grateful for his commitment.

Thank you, Steve, for all your efforts!

Special mentions go to these incredible staff teams who also received nominations

Geraint House, Neath Port Talbot 

The team come together to show incredible teamwork and always provide the best support for the people they support.  

The Resourcing Team, Central Services

The team are always in communication with colleagues – helping to outline deadlines, provide regular updates, and inform us about new candidates and when they can start.

Drope Road, Cardiff

The team make a genuine difference for the people they support and consistently puts 100% effort into everything they do.

What is a Mirus Moment?

A Mirus Moment is when someone has done something extra special.  

We love to celebrate when someone has done something great, that shows they really believe in our values; Together, Respectful, Responsible, Empowering and Courageous.

Winners are chosen by our Mirus Reps, who are supported by Mirus and advocate for others.

Our Mirus Moment winners receive a £20 Love2Shop voucher, and we share their name, the area they live or work in, and the reason they were nominated online.

You can nominate Mirus staff or people supported by Mirus online at this link: bit.ly/mirusmoments

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