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Deadline approaching for care home cost claims

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 »

Brexit could trigger crisis in social care

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 »

National Commissioning Board issues first newsletter

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 »

CSSIW appoint new chief inspector

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 »

Centenarian has surprise visit from local MP

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 »