Snowdonia park wardens to transport care workers in snow

The A470 Crimea Pass in Gwynedd can be badly hit by snow

Snowdonia park wardens will step in during poor weather over the winter to help care workers reach the people they look after.

More than 1,000 residents in Gwynedd are dependent on council care or local support, but mountain roads can become impassable due to snow and ice.

Snowdonia National Park wardens will take workers door-to-door in 4x4s.

Gwynedd council said the service would also be provided for council-run care homes in the county.

• 20,000 more care workers needed by 2030

• 'Vital' to recruit more young care workers

The park rangers will help the home care team reach patients at home

Councillor Dafydd Meurig, Gwynedd council cabinet member for care, said it was a "practical solution to winter challenges".

"The nature and geography of the county means that our staff travel on high ground as part of their work, which can present significant challenges during the long winter months," he added.