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4th January 2012

Dilnot's hopes for cross-party support on elderly care reform

The architect of last year's report on proposed reforms to long-term elderly care, Andrew Dilnot, has said there is "a real chance" of winning cross-party support from Labour and the .. read more »

19th December 2011

Judge finds in favour of Pembrokeshire care homes in second fees ruling

A landmark judgment in Cardiff’s High Court has been welcomed by owners of care homes and care providers across Wales. Mr Justice Beatson came down in favour of seven care home owners .. read more »

16th December 2011

Tips from Alheimer's Society on helping dementia sufferers deal with their money

Alheimer’s Society tips for helping dementia sufferers manage their finances Following its report on December 14 on how dementia sufferers are being targeted by unscrupulous c.. read more »

16th December 2011

Judge finds in favour of care homes in second landmark ruling

Care Forum Wales ......Press release Friday 16th December 2011 A landmark judgment in Cardiff’s High Court has been welcomed by owners of care homes and care providers across Wales. .. read more »

15th December 2011

Dementia sufferers in Wales 'scammed' out of £5million

Dementia sufferers in Wales are falling victim to con artists who target them with cold calls, mail scams and mis-sold policies according to charity, The Alzheimer’s Society. Resear.. read more »

23rd November 2011

Report on elderly home care in England published today

A report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission into care of the elderly at home in England is published today following a 12-month inquiry. The report, 'Close To Home: Older People and .. read more »

16th November 2011

First Minister honours work of Care Forum Wales chairman

Award for Care Forum Wales' Mario Kreft The chairman of Care Forum Wales, Mario Kreft, has been recognised by the Welsh Government for his pioneering work in social care. Also the propr.. read more »

7th November 2011

New campaign highlights six in 10 Alzheimer's cases go undiagnosed

A new UK Government campaign being launched in England will highlight the fact that six out of 10 cases of dementia in elderly people go undiagnosed - because relatives often confuse the normal.. read more »

1st November 2011

Full list of Wales Care Awards announced

Supported Living Care Practitioner AwardJakub NowakGOLDBeverley MillingtonSILVERLisa TaylorBRONZEResidential Care Practitioner AwardRebecca GriffithsGOLDStacey HowellsSILVERRhianThomasBRONZE .. read more »

25th October 2011

Consultation on the use of the ‘dementia’ category in care homes in Wales

Consultation on the use of the ‘dementia’ category in care homes in Wales    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JZWHZMW Currently in Wales, the Care and Social Se.. read more »

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