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»Care homes review site reveals mixed reviews
A report about comments received by the Good Care Guide website has highlighted a number of complaints about neglect and a lack of dignity shown to older people in some of its care home reviews. A .. read more »
Fifth of hospitals in England not treating elderly with dignity
The Care Quality Commission has found that fewer hospitals in England are treating older people with dignity than in previous years. Nearly a fifth of hospitals are failing to offer dignity.. read more »
New health minister for Wales announced in surprise reshuffle
First Minsiter Carwyn Jones announced a new health minister for Wales in a surprise cabinet reshuffle today (March 14). AM Mark Drakeford replaces Lesley Griffiths as health minister at a t.. read more »
Dementia now 10th leading cause of death in UK
According to research published in medical journal The Lancet today (March 5) the number of Britons dying from dementia and Alzheimer's has soared over the past two decades. The two condition.. read more »
Warning over scam aimed at private care sector businesses
A warning has been issued by CFW's legal adviser about an advertising sponsorship scam being targeted at businesses in the private care sector - particularly those in North Wales. A group k.. read more »
Record numbers in care homes have dementia
A new report by the Alzheimer's Society published today (February 26) reveals that record numbers of people in care homes have either dementia or severe memory problems. It says that 80 per c.. read more »
Domiciliary care managers urged to register with Care Council
The Care Council for Wales has issued a reminder that all domiciliary care managers must register with the Care Council for Wales from 28 February. Domiciliary care managers are the latest.. read more »
Over 65s population growth to have huge impact on NHS and social services, Lords told
Warnings about Britain's rapidly ageing population have emerged prompting fears about how social services and the NHS will cope with the dramatic increase in those aged over 65. In an artic.. read more »
Free dementia care conference aimed at North Wales care providers
A free dementia care conference has been organised by CFW in collaboration with the 1,000 Lives Programme. 'Dementia Care in Wales Today' will take place on March 26 in Venue C.. read more »
Basic home care help 'breaching human rights' in England
Basic care for the elderly in their own homes in England is so bad it breaches human rights at times, an inquiry says. The home care review by the Equality and Human Rights Commission highlig.. read more »
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