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19th February 2016

Silver surfer Joy is 'seeing the world' after care home iPad club takes off

A 90-year-old care home resident has found ipad classes have given her a new view of the world and helped her connect with relatives abroad. Joy Storey is a resident at CFW member Penpergwm House n.. read more »

12th February 2016

Awareness campaign launched ahead of implementation of Social Care and Well-being Act

A national awareness campaign was launched on February 11 to inform people in Wales about the changes being introduced by a landmark Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 which comes into .. read more »

11th February 2016

Nurse training places levels to be 'highest since devolution' after £85m funding announcement

The number of nurse training places in Wales will increase by 10% in 2016-17 as part of an £85m investment package by the Welsh Government, the Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakefo.. read more »

8th February 2016

Project is music to the ears of care home residents in Blackwood, says CSSIW Chief Inspector

One of our new members, Glan Yr Afon in Blackwood, Blaenau Gwent, was praised by the Chief Inspector of CSSIW, Imelda Richardson, after she visited it to witness the benefits of music in a care home.. read more »

8th February 2016

Safe Nurse Staffing Levels Bill passed by National Assembly

Assembly Members have passed the Safe Nursing Staffing Levels (Wales) Bill to make sure hospitals have safe levels of nurses on duty at all times. The Bill, passed by AMs on February 4, aims to ens.. read more »

5th February 2016

'Get flu jab' appeal to people with chronic kidney disease and social care workers

Health experts and charities are urging people with chronic kidney disease to get protected against flu as soon as possible. People who suffer from chronic kidney disease are at a higher risk of be.. read more »

5th February 2016

Wales Care Awards - nominations window is OPEN

It's time to nominate your fellow social care professionals for the Wales Care Awards 2016. The nominations window is open until March 31, 2016 and the awards take place in City Hall, Cardiff on Oc.. read more »

5th February 2016

Nottinghamshire care home boss jailed for manslaughter after 87-year-old died dehydrated and malmourished

A care home boss in Nottinghamshire has been jailed over the death of an 86-year-old woman. Ivy Atkin died after she was found dehydrated, malnourished and with an untreated bed sore at Autumn Gran.. read more »

1st February 2016

Sign up for event to help social care professionals understand Social Services and Well-being Act

The Care Council for Wales has added another 'train the trainer' event to its list in response to demand from social care professionals. It has already held four events in Swansea, Llandudno and Ne.. read more »

1st February 2016

Tougher sentencing guidelines come into force for health and safety, food hygience and corporate manslaughter offences

New sentencing guidelines for health and safety, food hygiene and corporate manslaughter offences come into force today (February 1, 2016), says CFW health and safety consultant Anthony Acari. The .. read more »

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