CFW is in discussions with the Welsh Government about enabling delegation of medication administration in nursing homes. Our view is set out in the CFW Council statement: CFW notes recent developments such as the report by SCIE in collaboration with HC… read more »
Rebecca Evans, minister for social services and public health, has issued a statement detailing the Welsh Government’s commitment to older people and strengthening their rights on the International Day of Older People today (October 1). Ms Evans, pictured right visiting… read more »
People who believe their care should have been funded by the NHS are being urged by the Welsh Government to register their claim. Continuing NHS Healthcare is a package of care provided free of charge by the NHS for those… read more »
Leading UK care organisations have warned of a crisis in social care after Britain’s referendum decision to leave the EU as migration restrictions could mean a massive shortage of care workers. National charities Independent Age and the International Longevity Centre… read more »
The newly-formed National Commissioning Board (NCB)– which counts Care Forum Wales policy advisor Mary Wimbury on its board – has issued its first quarterly newsletter in order to help explain its purpose and roll out its programme for the future…. read more »
CFW is in discussions with the Welsh Government about enabling delegation of medication administration in nursing homes. This follows the submission of our statement which was issued by CFW’s council. We have submitted our input on the issue of nursing tasks… read more »
The Care Council is looking for people from across Wales, from all walks of life, to get involved in its work and help it improve social care. You can find out more here – roles include: become a board member; become… read more »
The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales has appointed a new chief inspector to take over from Imelda Richardson, who is due to retire at the end of September. Gillian Baranski, who is currently the chief executive at the Children… read more »
A new toolkit has been developed for use in care homes when someone has had a fall. It is designed to provide a checklist for clarity when calling for help – and to help decide if it is necessary to… read more »
A care home resident celebrated his 100th birthday recently – and had a surprise visit from his local MP on the day. William Lewis, who is a resident at Cartref Ael Y Bryn Care Home in Ammanford, turned 100 on… read more »