Employers and staff should prepare for a ‘pensions crunch’ when medium-sized firms begin enrolling for workplace pensions in 2014, experts say. Large firms have already seen staff automatically enrolled in the government scheme to make sure people to save for… read more »
Two new medical alerts have been issued (July 2013) to care home staff about the use of particular models of powered wheelchairs made by Invacare and walking sticks made by Patterson Medical Limited. Checks should be carried out on the… read more »
The University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff has been severely criticised following a study by the Royal College of Surgeons into services at the hospital. Their report (published July 26, 2013) said patients were at risk because of increased waiting… read more »
With temperatures still soaring and the heatwave heading West from South East England towards Wales, care home providers and managers are being warned to be prepared to take responsibility for monitoring the weather and respond appropriately. A leading public health… read more »
The Assembly’s Health and Social Care Committee has today (July 18) published its report on the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) bill. Its recommendations include that: 1. Statutory principles should be included on the face of the Bill 2. The… read more »
Older people’s risk of suffering from dementia is decreasing, new research published in the Lancet has found. The study, carried out by Cambridge University researchers in three areas of England compares dementia rates in people born 20 years apart. Based… read more »
A grant scheme being run by Age Cymru and the Burdett Trust is aimed at nursing and residential care home providers who want to improve the dignity and respect of their residents. The closing date for applications for grants under… read more »
Top doctors criticise North Wales health board Senior doctors at one of Wales’ biggest hospitals – Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor – say they’ve lost confidence in management at Wales’ biggest health board, Betsi Cadwaladr. In a letter to the chair… read more »
The Welsh Government yesterday unveiled plans to protect Welsh NHS patients in the wake of the Stafford Hospital scandal. Health Minister Mark Drakeford said that the Francis report into failings at Stafford Hospital had led to a “critical eye” being… read more »
Health Minister Mark Drakeford announced (July 9) a major shake-up of the Welsh Ambulance service amid concerns over missed targets and poor performance. Under the new system ambulance services will be directly commissioned by health boards and will be responsible… read more »