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»Older People's Commissioner calls for 'robust legislation' on elder abuse
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira, has said that tackling elder abuse in all its forms is a key priority for Wales. In comments made on June 14, ahead of last .. read more »
Figures reveal council spending on older people varies dramatically across Wales
The BBC has obtained figures which show that the amount councils spend on social services for older people can vary by as much as £3,000 per person in different authorities. A survey of .. read more »
Good Practice Guide for Residential Care Staff - available here
The Children & Young People's Care Home Group, launched to protect and promote the interests of children in care in Wales, has released a Good Practice Guide to Placement Planning. This guid.. read more »
Nurses in social care - new seminar dates announced
Care Forum Wales has organised a series of seminars aimed at nurses working in the social care sector. A meeting is being held in Cardiff on June 13, followed by a North Wales se.. read more »
New voice for social care heroes
Care Forum Wales has launched a new organisation to look after the army of unsung heroes who provide social care for vulnerable adults and children across Wales. The Academy of Care Pract.. read more »
Number of older people receiving free care in England falls
The number of older people in England getting council-funded care has fallen by 11% in the last two years, figures obtained by the Labour party released today (May 16) suggest. The .. read more »
CFW to launch Academy of Care Practitioners for social care staff
The first body to represent staff in the social care sector is set to be officially launched a week from today in Cardiff Bay on Monday, May 21. The Academy of Care Pract.. read more »
CFW welcomes fee increases for continuing health care rates
CFW has welcomed an increase in fees by the three Health Boards which were paying continuing health care (CHC) rates below funded nursing care (FNC) rates. CFW’s policy advise.. read more »
Warning on film licences shown in care homes
A company called the Motion Picture Licensing Company has been contacting care homes offering to sell them a licence to show DVDs and films in communal areas, reports CFW’s senio.. read more »
Welsh Residential Childcare Conference ‘could become annual event’
Wales’ first residential childcare conference since the Waterhouse Report more than a decade ago was held on April 26 in Cardiff – and the event was hailed such a success it coul.. read more »
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