On June 24 a party of officials from Chongqing in South West China visited Care Forum Wales care home College Fields in Barry (pictured below). The visit was organised by the Welsh Government’s European and External Affairs Department and the officials wanted… read more »
The Care Council for Wales will soon be publicising its framework with all those involved with Dementia within health and social care services in Wales, called: Good Work: A Dementia Learning and Development Framework for Wales The framework is intended to support what… read more »
Senior policy adviser Mary Wimbury has written a letter following discussions about Funded Nursing Care and Continuing Healthcare fees at the BCUHB Stakeholder Reference Group earlier this month. You can download the letter to see the issues raised in detail… read more »
Residents at a Pontypool care home are embracing café culture with daily cappuccinos and cupcakes following the launch of its on-site vintage tearooms. Luxury coffee, speciality teas, Welsh crumpets and Victoria sponge are just some of the daily treats being… read more »
Care homes across Wales excelled themselves for this year’s Care Home Open Day on June 17 with events ranging from Queen’s birthday celebrations to Royal Ascot-themed events. One care home, Gwyddfor in Holyhead, set up a fun casino for residents… read more »
Our AGM takes place in July in Abergavenny and is open to members to attend. It takes place at: The Priory Centre, St. Mary’s, Abergavenny, NP7 5ND, Tuesday 12th July 2016 The meeting will begin at 2pm and is expected… read more »
Where can I go for information and advice over bed rail safety management? Our health and safety consultant, Anthony Arcari has this advice: Bedrails are used to protect vulnerable people from falling out of bed but the risks from inappropriate… read more »
The chair of the Care Council for Wales, Arwel Ellis Owen, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday honours list in recognition of his services to social services and social care in Wales. Arwel Ellis Owen (pictured) has been Chair… read more »
Nurse Tanya Strange has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for services to nursing in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Tanya (pictured), who works closely with CFW on several initiatives, has been praised for her work linking… read more »
The current spell of warm weather means people should think carefully about how to keep cool and stay healthy, acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Chris Jones has said today (June 9, 2016). Dr Jones, a practising cardiologist, said: “We have… read more »