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»Digital voice helps blind people surf the web in Welsh
Automated speech software - which enables information on computer screens to be read aloud in Welsh - is being launched at the Eisteddfod, by Education Minister Leighton Andrews and Heritage M.. read more »
Deputy Minister encourages older people to have their say
Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas has encouraged older people to have their say on local services. Monday 02 August 2010 All local authorities in Wales.. read more »
More than a thousand young people contact new all-Wales helpline
More than 1,200 children and young people have contacted ‘meic’ - Wales’ new nationwide advocacy and advice helpline during its first eight weeks. Monday 02 August 2010 .. read more »
High-tech approach to social care
Visitors to the National Eisteddfod (31 July – 7 August) will get the opportunity to portray what social care means to them on a high-tech graffiti wal.. read more »
Care Council for Wales responds to DoH announcement about GSCC
The Care Council for Wales has noted yesterday's announcement by the Department of Health on the future arrangements of regulation of social workers in England. Responding to the announcement, Ar.. read more »
UK in bottom third of countries for dementia drug usage
Published 27 July 2010 The UK ranks 11th out of 14 countries for dementia drug use rates according to a report published by the Department of Health today (Tuesday 27 July, 2010). The pa.. read more »
Families First Pioneers announced
Deputy Minister for Children Huw Lewis has announced Wales’ first “Families First Pioneer areas†as part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s commitment to support fami.. read more »
SOCIAL WORKERS AND CARE STAFF TO BE ASKED FOR VIEWS ON NEW PROPSALS FOR DEALING WITH PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
The Care Council for Wales is to consult with registered practitioners and others on new proposals to streamline and refine the ways in which the regulatory body deals with cases of alleged professi.. read more »
Planning ahead to meet dementia demands
Dementia services in Wales are to receive an extra £1.5 million a year to extend and develop provision, Health Minister Edwina Hart has announced today, Monday 12 July 2010 .. read more »
Continuing NHS Healthcare - The National Framework for Implementation in Wales
Continuing NHS Healthcare - The National Framework for Implementation in WalesThe Minister for Health and Social Services, Edwina Hart, has issued guidance to Health Boards on a Framework for Implem.. read more »
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