NEW funding worth £3.4m was announced at the end of last week (March 26) to help champion Wales’ oldest citizens.The Welsh Assembly Government announced that a total of £1.8m will go towards the running of the Commissioner for Older People’s… read more »
The Care Council for Wales is beginning a new initiative to encourage more under-25s to take up jobs in social care with a series of events across colleges and schools and new films to be used on websites, including social networking sites, and… read more »
Dear colleague, The communications team at the Vetting and Barring Scheme is pleased to announce that full guidance about the Scheme is available for free download now. This document contains details on: The scope of the Scheme; Barring arrangements; Responsibilities… read more »
The national minimum wage is set to increase by 13p an hour to £5.93/hour, up from £5.80 per hour, the Government has announced (March 25, 2010). Read more: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=501794&in_page_id=2#ixzz0jkfgGqaw The new adult rate for workers aged 21 and over will… read more »
The Law Commission is undertaking a consultation on Major changes in Social Care Law which is complex because of the large number of statutes which currently exist. The consultation runs until the 1st July 2010. The full consultation paper can be… read more »
AFTER 10 years of devolution, a report has revealed that the Welsh Assembly Government cannot follow a radically different policy on care for the elderly to that of the UK Government. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation report, Devolution’s Impact on Low-Income… read more »
Important Notice – Meeting The Challenge – Seizing The Opportunity Interactive Seminar For Homecare Businesses In Wales – Cardiff, Friday 26th March 2010. As the leading representative voice for the care sector in Wales, Care Forum Wales recognises the unique… read more »
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The company that developed a range of books for dementia sufferers is planning to launch a thought-provoking DVD aimed at care home residents. Pictures To Share, a community interest company based in Cheshire established in 2006, is currently testing the… read more »
Social Care Essential Update Seminars A series of seminars held in partnership with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales, Care Council for Wales, Health and Safety Executive and incorporating the Welsh Assembly Government Dignity in Care Campaign. These… read more »