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»Physical exercise may have positive impact on symptoms of dementia, new study indicates
A new study published on December 4 is among the research first to show that exercise may improve the lives of people already living with dementia - helping to improve memory, attention and cognitiv.. read more »
First Minister announces inquiry into alleged care home neglect investigated under Operation Jasmine
The First Minister, Carwyn Jones, yesterday (December 4) announced that an independent review would investigate alleged historical abuse and neglect at six South Wales care homes. The review follow.. read more »
Safeguarding arrangements - concerns raised with chair of National Safeguarding Advisory Panel
Safeguarding concerns raised with National Safeguarding Advisory Panel chair The chair of the National Safeguarding Advisory Panel, Phil Hodgson, attended CFW’s Council in November to listen.. read more »
'Scores on the doors' food hygiene ratings must now be displayed at care homes
The Welsh Government’s food hygiene scheme has now become compulsory (on November 28) – and it applies to anywhere where people eat out including residential care homes and hospitals as .. read more »
Winter deaths up by nearly a third on previous winter, ONS figures show
There were an estimated 31,100 excess winter deaths in 2012/13 in England and Wales compared with the previous winter, figures released by the Office for National Statistics today reveal. Age UK cal.. read more »
Older People's Commissioner publishes 'state of the nation' report
The Older People's Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira, has published her 'state of the nation' report into the views and needs of Wales' older people calling on all of us to stop thinking of olde.. read more »
Ombudsman calls for 'structural change' in delivery of health and social care
The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, Peter Tyndall, today (November 21) has said that the way in which health and social care outside hospital is delivered needs to be radically transformed. Mr.. read more »
New law puts food hygiene ratings on menu for residential care providers
A new law passed by the Welsh Government will put food hygiene ratings on the menu for residential care providers with more establishments that serve food required to display their food hygiene rati.. read more »
A third of care providers could quit in next five years, survey reveals
A survey by Care Forum Wales has revealed the extent of pressures on care homes in Wales - with more than a third of care home owners in Wales saying they don't expect to be in business in five year.. read more »
First Minister praises CFW's work at Five Nations conference
First Minister Carwyn Jones praised the work of Care Forum Wales at the Five Nations Conference hosted by CFW in Cardiff on October 17. CFW was a founder member of the group which represents the f.. read more »
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