When you sit down for your festive dinner, spare a thought for support workers who will be looking after others.
Meet Karlo Mediana, 36, who will be helping to look after elderly residents at Withywood, an extra care scheme for the over-55s which is operated by the Wrekin Housing Group.
Karlo moved to the area from the Philippines around six years ago, and is now proud to call Shropshire is home. “I do love working here at Withywood. Many of the residents may not be able to see their family over Christmas so we try to make it as special as we can for them.
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