Continuing NHS Healthcare – The National Framework for Implementation in Wales The Minister for Health and Social Services, Edwina Hart, has issued guidance to Health Boards on a Framework for Implementing Continuing NHS Healthcare in Wales a copy of which… read more »
On 23 March, the Minister for Health and Social Services introduced the proposed Mental Health (Wales) Measure into the National Assembly for Wales. The Measure then entered a formal scrutiny process during which it will be considered in detail by… read more »
Below is a press announcement from the Welsh Assembly: In his opening address to leaders of public services across Wales at the second Public Services Summit today, the First Minister said: “The emerging figures from the Budget and messages about… read more »
TV presenter and actor Tony Robinson Blackadder and Channel 4’s Time Team will head up an exclusive care sector event in Cardiff on July 12. Shaping Up for Change, being held at Cardiff City Stadium, will bring together care sector… read more »
A pioneer of social care from North Wales has been honoured by the Queen. Mario Kreft, the chief executive of the award-winning Pendine Park care organisation and the honorary chief executive of Care Forum Wales, has been awarded an MBE… read more »
Desipte the loss of up half a million public sector jobs over the next five years predicted in private Treasury forecasts leaked today (June 30), Chancellor George Osbourne says the financial cutbacks will not hit the most vulnerable in our… read more »
Dementia charity extends helpline hours The charity, Dementia UK, which helps those suffering from dementia and their families, is marking Dementia Awareness Week next week (from July 4-10) with extended opening hours on its national helpline. The organisation runs Admiral… read more »
Notification Of Annual General Meeting To Be Held At: Glyndwr University, (Catrin Finch Centre), Wrexham, North Wales on Wednesday 14th July 2010. Care Forum Wales (CFW) Council, wish to notify you of the forthcoming CFW Annual General Meeting. Time to… read more »
VETTING AND BARRING SCHEME REGISTRATION HALTED Registration of volunteers with the Government’s Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) has been halted to allow the government to remodel the scheme back to proportionate, commonsense levels, it was announced today. Voluntary registration with… read more »
Web site launched to promote quality providers. Due to be launched later this month the site will be geared towards reaching the general public by including more advise on finding a quality care provision for a loved one.