People receiving privately-arranged social care and palliative care in Wales are to have the right to complain to the Public Services Ombudsman. Previously the right to complain to the ombudsman has only applied to those receiving services arranged by local… read more »
Dementia is the leading cause of death among women in England and Wales for the second consecutive year, according to statistics released by the Office for National Statistics. The disease now far outstrips breast cancer as a cause of death… read more »
The Wales Care Awards ceremony on Friday, October 24, in Cardiff’s City Hall was a packed-out night to remember which saw 56 finalists presented with awards in 21 categories ranging from excellence in dementia care to innovation in care for children… read more »
The winners of the 2014 Wales Care Awards were announced at a packed-out ceremony at Cardiff’s City Hall on Friday, October 24, 2014. There were 18 awards categories plus three final awards, the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Dignity in Care Award and the Spirit of… read more »
A documentary on dementia care in Wales, to be screened on BBC1 Wales tonight, will carry a warning that the NHS in Wales will grind to a halt unless more is done to help care for dementia patients in the community. In the… read more »
Hollybank Care Home in Higher Shotton, Flintshire, had a visit from the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales Sarah Rochira earlier this month – as she visited to observe activities, meet staff and take afternoon tea. The family-run residential care home… read more »
The Social Care Institute for Excellence has released what it calls a “brutally honest” film that reminds us that although dementia causes the loss of some abilities, people’s feelings remain intact. The people in the film (click the link below to watch)… read more »
South west Wales-based care group Gwalia is teaming up with the University of South Wales to develop a ‘nutrition and healthy eating for dementia’ qualification for its catering staff. It’s hoped the qualification will give staff a greater understanding of how… read more »
The prestigious ‘social care Oscars’, the Wales Care Awards, will take place one week from today, on October 24, in Cardiff’s City Hall. This year marks the 12th year of the awards which honour the unsung heroes of social care… read more »
A CARER has been nominated for a prestigious national award for the creative and crafty way she goes about her job. Karen Jeffries lives in Blaenau, and started working at Maesteilo Care Home in Llandeilo 18 months ago… read more »