The two South Wales Essential Updates went very well with a packed programme that included David Francis, Karen Wakelin (Care Council), Annie O’Reilly and Debbie Powell from the local Social Care in Partnerships, Anthony Arcari (our Health and Safety adviser)… read more »
A report commissioned by the National Training Federation Wales into the ‘Value of Apprenticeships in Wales’ claims that government funds spent on apprenticeship training is money well spent, helping to plug the skills gap in our national economy. The report was… read more »
The first ever ‘Knowledge Exchange’ day in Wales for foster carers’ and residential childcare staff held at Cardiff University on September 9 has been hailed a success. The Care Council for Wales, Care Forum Wales and CASCADE, the Children’s Social Care… read more »
Health Minister Mark Drakeford officially opened the specialist dementia care facilities at a Barry Island care home on September 4. Following a substanital investement Island View Residential Home is now officially an EMI facility which can cater for around 40… read more »
The Welsh Goverment has today announced a new deadline for those who wish to retrospectively claim back the costs of healthcare they paid for themselves – if they think this should have been provided by the NHS. Health Minister Mark… read more »
Wales rugby star Sam Warburton is supporting this year’s World STOP Pressure Ulcer day on November 19. The day is being promoted by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and it is hoped that care providers and organisations will put… read more »
The Welsh Government has committed itself to continuing to ring-fence the mental health budget in Wales following an independent review it commissioned into the policy which has been in place since 2008. The Review of the Financial Ring-fencing Arrangements for… read more »
The Welsh Government is looking for members for a new National Independent Safeguarding Board for Wales which will oversee the work of protecting adults and children in Wales. A chair and up to five members will be appointed for their… read more »
Ammanford care home Cartref Annwyl Fan, a CFW member and part of the Hallmark Care Homes group, saw its residents star in ITV News coverage for its beach inspired garden created by staff this month. ITV Wales spoke to residents… read more »
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has said she is “disappointed” with Welsh Government ministers and the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales for failing to provide enough detail on how they will improve life for elderly people in care… read more »