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»Saga moves into home care market
The company best-known for providing cruises and personal finance for the over-50s is moving into the domiciliary care for the elderly market. Following a successfu.. read more »
Adult social care consultation open to all on March 29
Diary marker: Adult Social Care Consultation 29 March 2010, Cardiff The Law Commission is reviewing Adult Social Care law and is seeking opinions on its proposals, which are due to be publi.. read more »
Dignity in Action Workshops for Social Care Practitioners
Dignity in Care Workshops – Academy of Care Practitioners A number of events for social care practitioners funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. 9th March – Swansea 10th Ma.. read more »
Carers to get recognition and support under WAG proposals
Wales’ estimated 350,000 unpaid carers are to get greater support and recognition under new proposals from the Welsh Assembly Government. The Carers Measure will mean NHS a.. read more »
Executive summary of the Dementia 2010 Report published today by Alzheimer's Research Trust
Dementia affects 820,000, costing the UK £23 billion each year – Alzheimer’s Research Trust study A major new Alzheimer’s Research Trust commissioned University of Oxford .. read more »
Chance to win £1,000 and celebrate with us at Wales Care Awards 2010
The Wales Care Awards 2010 will take place at City Hall, Cardiff on Friday October 29. Nominations are now invited for social care workers from across Wales, including care practitioners, nurses.. read more »
Initiative launched to help frail elderly recuperate at home
HEALTH Minister Edwina Hart has launched a pilot project to help frail older people who’ve been in hospital for minor conditions to return to the comfort of their own homes to recuperate. .. read more »
Elderly 'lose out' on web deals and up-to-date information
THE elderly are among those who could be missing out on health alert updates, as well as better deals on goods and services, due to a lack of internet access, a new report claims. The .. read more »
Warning on continuing care compensation deadline
Families in Wales forced to sell their loved ones’ homes to help pay for care home fees that should have been funded by the NHS have been warned to get their compensation claims in s.. read more »
Citizens' jury helps celebrate Older People's Day
A citizens’ jury is to be brought together on October 1 in Cwmbran, Torfaen, to discuss how the media affects relations between older people and younger members of society. The ev.. read more »
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