WALES’ new Health Minister has spoken of the “massive challenge†ahead of her as she pledged to target poor ambulance response times and flagging waiting lists. Lesley Griffiths, the first North Wales AM to hold the health portfolio, said she… read more »
Care Forum Wales has launched a manifesto which calls for the ‘renewal’ of social care services in Wales – and for social care to be put at the top of the new Welsh Government’s political agenda. According to CFW, the… read more »
It’s all change at the department for health and social services at the Welsh Assembly Government following First Minister Carwyn Jones’ announcement of his new cabinet today (May 13). He announced former health minister Edwina Hart would move to the… read more »
CLEARER information on fees and contracts is now being given to potential care home residents and their families, according to a new report by the Office of Fair Trading (report of May 6). In its report, the OFT compared the… read more »
A free course offering an introduction to health and social care is up for grabs for care sector staff. The course includes modules on making care safer and different care settings – and would be ideal for newcomers to the… read more »
DIARY MARKERS FOR MEMBERS – FREE EVENTS FOR MEMBERS How to make your organization a Dignity Champion. FREE Dignity in Care Workshops – 5th, 17th, 19th & 26th May 2011 Time – 9.30 – 3.15 Care Forum Wales is being… read more »
The deadline for nominations for the Wales Care Awards has been extended to April 29 – so you have just under a week to nominate some of the unsung heroes of the care industry. The Wales Care Awards 2011, which will take… read more »
Mary Wimbury joins Care Forum Wales as senior policy advisor. She takes over from Barry Latham who retired recently after 13 years service with Care Forum Wales. Mary Wimbury joins Care Forum Wales from the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust, an… read more »
Barry Latham, senior policy advisor for Care Forum Wales retired in April after 13 years’ service with Care Forum Wales. Mr Latham, from Abergele won the Lifetime Achievement Award at last year’s Wales Care Awards in Cardiff. He started his… read more »
A campaign has been launched to give government care inspectors greater powers to stop local authorities flouting statutory guidance. According to Care Forum Wales, there are numerous examples of “irrational behaviour†when councils commission services to look after elderly and… read more »