We’re getting reports from care providers that they’re increasingly being asked to provide paperwork to health boards and families contesting claims for Continuing Health Care (CHC). In some cases they’re being asked case files dating back many years and this… read more »
According to research published in medical journal The Lancet today (March 5) the number of Britons dying from dementia and Alzheimer’s has soared over the past two decades. The two conditions (dementia and Alzheimer’s) are now the 10th most common… read more »
A warning has been issued by CFW’s legal adviser about an advertising sponsorship scam being targeted at businesses in the private care sector – particularly those in North Wales. A group known to be based in north west England is… read more »
A new report by the Alzheimer’s Society published today (February 26) reveals that record numbers of people in care homes have either dementia or severe memory problems. It says that 80 per cent of care home residents – more than… read more »
New guidelines on window restrictors were introduced by the Health and Safety Executive last year – however some care providers who have NHS-funded clients have only recently received an NHS circular about these guidelines. CSSIW is applying the guidelines to… read more »
Warnings about Britain’s rapidly ageing population have emerged prompting fears about how social services and the NHS will cope with the dramatic increase in those aged over 65. In an article on the impact of demographic change published in the… read more »
The Care Council for Wales has issued a reminder that all domiciliary care managers must register with the Care Council for Wales from 28 February. Domiciliary care managers are the latest group of practitioners in Wales to join the Register… read more »
Care Forum Wales is holding a Nurses’ Forum in Cardiff’s All Nations Centre on March 7. The day runs from 9am-4pm. It will focus on clinical practice and speakers / workshops will include: Liz Smith – N.I.L.A.H / 1000 lives… read more »
Basic care for the elderly in their own homes in England is so bad it breaches human rights at times, an inquiry says. The home care review by the Equality and Human Rights Commission highlighted cases of physical abuse, theft,… read more »
There have been calls for the Welsh Government to bring forward plans to offer a cap on social care costs following UK Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s announcement yesterday of plans to cap social care costs at £75,000 in England. In… read more »