CFW’s resident health & safety expert has urged members to check fire doors in their place of work… you could save lives! The call comes during Fire Door Safety Week, which runs from September 25 to October 1. “If you… read more »
Care Forum Wales’ chair Mario Kreft has welcomed the Welsh Government’s decision to include social care as one of five key priority areas in its new economic strategy, ‘Prosperity for All’ calling it a “potential game-changer” for the sector. According… read more »
The Welsh Government has started the search for Wales’ next Older People’s Commissioner. Created by the Welsh Government in 2008, the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is the independent voice and champion for older people aged 60 and over across… read more »
The Welsh Government’s Cost of Care Group has begun work to look into how the costs of care are calculated. Interim chief executive Mary Wimbury is a member of the group. She said: “This is a crucial issue for our… read more »
The Competition and Markets Authority recently published interim findings on its care home market study and is keen to talk to providers about their proposed remedy proposals, which cover consumer issues including choosing care homes, complaints and redress and consumer… read more »
If you haven’t booked yet for our Autumn ‘Essential Updates’ there’s still time. These important twice-yearly seminars will provide delegates with an informative, focused and interactive day that will ensure Registered Providers, Registered Managers and Senior Staff who are responsible for… read more »
CFW’s health & safety expert Anthony Acari has compiled a list of useful updates for members… – NICE has produced some guidance and guidelines concerning falls in older people – see it here. It champions evidence-based statements to deliver quality… read more »
There’s still time to apply for Social Care Wales’ leadership programme Step Up To Management. The Step Up To Management programme is a new learning programme for aspiring social care and health managers developed by SCW and the University of… read more »
Social Care Wales (SCW) has launched its formal consultation on transforming the care sector in Wales and Care Forum Wales is urging members to respond to this by the deadline of October 16. The consultation can be found here. Mary… read more »
Older people have been personalising their walking frames as part of Essex County Council’s unique ‘Pimp My Zimmer’ campaign. Residents at care homes in the county were inspired to transform their grey and uninspiring walking aids into glamourous works of… read more »