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; she and her husband Roy have cared for multiple long-term and short-term placements and were nominated for a Silver Kite award.

Mair Wilson, a foster carer in Powys, has received an MBE in the New Year Honours. She has worked with Powys County Council for 18 years and describes the work as a team effort involving her husband Roy, their children and family friends. The couple live near Llandrindod Wells and have looked after 13 children on long-term placement, along with many short-term, respite and emergency stays. Mair said the role can be challenging when children have experienced trauma, but rewarding when former foster children do well and form families of their own. Key details: - Mair Wilson was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours after 18 years fostering with Powys County Council. - Mair and her husband Roy have provided long-term, short-term, respite and emergency care and have looked after 13 children on long-term placement. - Many former foster children returned to visit over the holidays, with 17 people together on Christmas Day and 24 on Boxing Day. - Mair highlighted the importance of belief in children’s potential and praised support from Powys County Council's Fostering Team. - Mair and Roy have been nominated for a Powys Silver Kite award, which they will collect later in January. Summary: The MBE recognises long service and a family-centred approach to fostering in Powys. The couple are also due to receive a Silver Kite award later in January.