MBE for Powys foster carer who says she is part of a team

Mair Wilson, a Powys foster carer of 18 years, received an MBE in the New Year Honours and has been nominated for a Silver Kite award.

Mair Wilson has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours for her long service as a foster carer with Powys County Council. She and her husband Roy care for children together with support from their own children and family friends. The couple live near Llandrindod Wells and have provided a mix of long-term, respite and emergency foster placements over many years. The article describes large family gatherings where former foster children returned to visit over the holidays. Key facts: - Mair Wilson was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours and has worked with Powys County Council for 18 years. - She and her husband Roy have cared for 13 children on long-term placement and many more for short-term, respite and emergency stays. - Their household and wider support network, including their children Nia, Rhys and Dale and family friends, are described as part of the caring team. - The article reports family gatherings with 17 people on Christmas Day and 24 people on Boxing Day as many former foster children visited. - Powys County Council's Fostering Team is credited with providing support, and the article notes that further fostering information and contact details were made available. - Mair and Roy have been nominated for a Silver Kite award from Powys County Council, which they are due to collect later in January. Summary: The MBE recognises long-standing fostering work and the role of family support in that care. The couple's Silver Kite nomination is expected to be formally recognised later in January.