New Welsh Government Health Minister Mark Drakeford has pledged to tackle delays in discharging patients caused by wrangling over who will pay for future care. ‘Bed-blocking’ delays can occur when the NHS and social services argue who needs to pay… read more »
Social Services Minister Gwenda Thomas has published a document aimed at improving the well-being of those who receive care and of carers. The document, called the Well-being Statement, sets out the things which can improve a person’s well-being which include… read more »
At its annual conference in Liverpool the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned that a “culture of fear and intimidation” is stopping its members speaking out about poor care in some workplaces. The RCN surveyed more than 8,000 of… read more »
Our next Essential Updates for members will be held at locations in South, West and North Wales in June. The Updates are a great way to keep up to date with best practice in social care – plus a chance… read more »
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has today (April 22) defended proposals to ensure trainee nurses in England undertake a year’s work as healthcare assistants in hospitals before starting their nursing degree. The plans, which came to light in late March,… read more »
The deadline for nominations to the Wales Care Awards 2013 has been extended until April 22. There’s just one week left to nominate in categories including: Nurse of the year Residential care practitioner Newcomer of the year Spirit of care… read more »
More than 60% of people who have Alzheimer’s say they feel anxious or depressed and just over a third say they’ve lost friends since being diagnosed with the disease, according to a new report published by the Alzheimer’s Society on… read more »
A report about comments received by the Good Care Guide website has highlighted a number of complaints about neglect and a lack of dignity shown to older people in some of its care home reviews. A story in the Daily… read more »
The Care Quality Commission has found that fewer hospitals in England are treating older people with dignity than in previous years. Nearly a fifth of hospitals are failing to offer dignity in caring for their older patients or offer them… read more »
First Minsiter Carwyn Jones announced a new health minister for Wales in a surprise cabinet reshuffle today (March 14). AM Mark Drakeford replaces Lesley Griffiths as health minister at a time when of potential upheaval for the NHS in Wales… read more »