The JCVI have advised that vaccinations should continue through the summer for: those over 6 months old in at risk groups; pregnant women; and frontline health and social care workers because they are at particular risk from infection or could… read more »
Framework of Services for Older People Event funded by The Welsh Assembly Government As part of the Framework of Services for Older People, the Welsh Assembly Government has asked Care Forum Wales to arrange a series of events across Wales… read more »
Care Forum Wales has been notified that Conwy Council has recommended a fee increase of 2% across the board and that Flintshire Council has recommended a fee increase of 1% for care homes and domiciliary care providers. Please note that… read more »
The company best-known for providing cruises and personal finance for the over-50s is moving into the domiciliary care for the elderly market. Following a successful trial in Kent, the company says it’s preparing to offer a nationwide home care service… read more »
Wales estimated 350,000 unpaid carers are to get greater support and recognition under new proposals from the Welsh Assembly Government. The Carers Measure will mean NHS and Local Authority staff are required to consult with carers who look after elderly… read more »
Dementia affects 820,000, costing the UK £23 billion each year – Alzheimer’s Research Trust study A major new Alzheimer’s Research Trust commissioned University of Oxford report, Dementia 2010, reveals that the impact of dementia on the UK’s society and economy… read more »
The Wales Care Awards 2010 will take place at City Hall, Cardiff on Friday October 29. Nominations are now invited for social care workers from across Wales, including care practitioners, nurses, managers and specialists in dementia and palliative care. A… read more »
CFW will be running a seminar. It arises in part out of the court case surrounding the BBC’s undercover filming last year in a care home in South Wales, but will also cover issues around staff misuse of photographs, recordings, video… read more »
HEALTH Minister Edwina Hart has launched a pilot project to help frail older people who’ve been in hospital for minor conditions to return to the comfort of their own homes to recuperate. The scheme, which began in November, is called… read more »