A DECISION on the fees row affecting four Pembrokeshire care homes is expected at the High Court in Cardiff today. The owners of four Pembrokeshire care homes are challenging what they claim is “chronic underpayment†of fees by Pembrokeshire County… read more »
As the severe weather continues, here is the link to information for Wales on keeping well this winter: Keep Well This Winter: http://wales.gov.uk/topics/health/improvement/index/winter/?lang=en; Weather: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
A Time To Shine – Launch of Social Care Accolades 2011 The search is now on for high performing teams and organisations in the Welsh social care sector to have their work recognised by entering the 2011 Social Care Accolades…. read more »
Changes are planned to introduce more consistency in local council’s charging for homecare and other non-residential social services. A government consultation is seeking views on changes that will apply to those who receive services from their local council and those who enter… read more »
The Social Work Reform Board (SWRB) today set out to social workers what working conditions they should expect from their employers, as they published proposals to put social workers on a greater professional footing and reform their education. The… read more »
A JUDICIAL review into the funding of care home places in Pembrokeshire has begun in the High Court today (Dec 14, 2010) which will help decide the future of dozens of elderly and vulnerable residents. Four homes in Pembrokeshire claim… read more »
The Equality and Human Rights Commission are undertaking an inquiry into the protection and promotion of human rights of older people in England who require or receive home-based care and support. To find out further information visit their website: http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/legal-and-policy/formal-inquiries/inquiry-into-older-people-in-homecare-and-human-rights/
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED TODAY IN RESPONSE TO ‘FROM VISION TO ACTION’ REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT COMMISSION. Independent providers in Wales have welcomed plans to end the “post code lottery†in social care. A wide-ranging report, From Vision to Action, says… read more »
Care Forum Wales joined the largest charity working for older people in Wales yesterday to give a cautious welcome to the Welsh Assembly’s draft budget outlined in the Senedd by Finance Minister Jane Hutt (on November 17, 2010). Ms Hutt… read more »
The Cardiff Domiciliary Care Provider Association has voiced its opposition to proposed changes by Cardiff Council with a video on YouTube. The Council plans to shake up domiciliary care in the city, cutting the number of independent firms it uses… read more »