Two workshops to ‘learn the lessons’ of the Flynn Report and Operation Jasmine are being held in North Wales in December. The workshops, to held on December 9 in Llandudno and December 10 in Wrexham initially, aim to bring together… read more »
CSSIW have received reports from two providers in North Wales who have been contacted by a man called “Steve”, claiming to be from CSSIW. The man asked for details about staff on duty, names and telephone numbers. Please be diligant… read more »
Plans have been announced to raise awareness on STOP Pressure Ulcer day 2015 on November 19 with an Open Day at the Welsh Wound Innovation Centre in Pontyclun. This day is geared for the public as well as health professionals who want to find out… read more »
Cuts to public services outside health and social care have made a dramatic impact on older people’s lives in Wales, a report by the Wales Audit Office has said. The report found that although councils have identified the independence of older people as a priority,… read more »
Plaid Cymru has announced it would ‘abolish social care’ charges if elected to govern in next year’s Welsh Assembly elections. It said the changes – costing £226m – would be phased in, with charges not ending completely until a second… read more »
The code of practice in relation to measuring social services performance has become the first statutory code of practice issued under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. This code of practice will come into force on commencement of… read more »
The First Minister, Carwyn Jones, announced yesterday (October 6) that a new public system for the reporting of avoidable pressure sores found in patients in care home would be introduced. The announcement was made as the Welsh Government responded to… read more »
Inquests are to be held into the deaths of patients in an alleged care-home abuse case, First Minister Carwyn Jones has said today (October 6). The news came as the First Minister Carwyn Jones issued a statement in the Senedd… read more »
Dementia Awareness Training event ** FREE FOR CARE FORUM WALES MEMBERS (or £35 per delegate for non-members) ** Stephen Ford, CFW’s lead on dementia care, will hold a seminar which is free for CFW members on November 12. Stephen Ford… read more »
The Care Roadshow Cardiff, which takes place on October 20 at Cardiff City Stadium, includes a workshop by Care Forum Wales’ senior policy adviser Mary Wimbury. Mary will be speaking on ‘tips for care providers’. Mary’s workshop is one of… read more »