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»National minimum wage to increase from October
The national minimum wage is set to increase by 13p an hour to £5.93/hour, up from £5.80 per hour, the Government has announced (March 25, 2010).Read more: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/news/ar.. read more »
Law Commission Consultation on the Reform of Social Care Law
The Law Commission is undertaking a consultation on Major changes in Social Care Law which is complex because of the large number of statutes which currently exist. The consultation runs until.. read more »
Report examines impact of devolution on care for elderly
AFTER 10 years of devolution, a report has revealed that the Welsh Assembly Government cannot follow a radically different policy on care for the elderly to that of the UK Governmen.. read more »
Meeting the challenge of domiciliary care: Seminar Friday March 26
IMPORTANT NOITCE MEETING THE CHALLENGE - SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITY INTERACTIVE SEMINAR FOR HOMECARE BUSINESSES IN WALES – Cardiff, Friday 26th March 2010. As the leading rep.. read more »
Forthcoming Care Forum Wales Events
Please click here to view current events being organised by Care Forum Wales on your behalf. To find out more please contact enquiries@careforumwales.co.uk read more »
DVD for dementia sufferers in care homes to be launched
The company that developed a range of books for dementia sufferers is planning to launch a thought-provoking DVD aimed at care home residents. Pictures To Share, a .. read more »
Social Care Essential Update Seminars - dates announced
Social Care Essential Update Seminars A series of seminars held in partnership with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales, Care Council for Wales, Health and Safety Executive and .. read more »
Swine Flu Update
The JCVI have advised that vaccinations should continue through the summer for: those over 6 months old in at risk groups; pregnant women; and frontline health and social.. read more »
Care Forum Wales announce Framework of Services for Older People Events across Wales
FRAMEWORK OF SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE EVENT FUNDED BY THE WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT As part of the Framework of Services for Older People, the Welsh Assembly Government has.. read more »
Conwy and Flintshire councils propose care fee increases
Care Forum Wales has been notified that Conwy Council has recommended a fee increase of 2% across the board and that Flintshire Council has recommended a fee increase of 1% for care homes and domici.. read more »
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