The new minister for social services and public health, Rebecca Evans, chose CFW member St Nicholas House in Churchstoke, Powys, for her first visit to a care home since taking up her new role. Ms Evans was greeted by owner… read more »
A care home management company and a building contractor have been fined after a 92-year-old resident died while renovation work was being carried out at a care home in Moston, Manchester. Irene Sharples died at the Alexian Brothers Care Centre in Moston… read more »
Further warnings have been issued by the NHS National Patient Safety Agency about the risks associated with using paraffin-based creams following an inquest into a fire death. A coroner in Leicester recently raised concerns over the lack of warnings about… read more »
If you work in social care in the Greater Gwent area, an update on the implementation of the Social Services and Well-being Act has been issued – you can download the newsletter here: Gwent-Social Services and Wellbeing Act News2.pdf.
The Powys Regional Partnership Board (PRPB) met for the second time on June 27 at the Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO) offices in Llandrindod Wells. Melanie Minty, CFW policy adviser (pictured), is representing providers on the board which brings together local authority leaders,… read more »
Our Essential Updates are designed for social care managers and staff to get the latest information and updates on best practice and legislation. These important twice yearly seminars will provide delegates with an informative, focused and interactive day that will ensure Registered… read more »
A care home company based in Middlesex has been fined £100,000 plus costs after an elderly resident of a Surrey home died from scalding injuries. Guildford Crown Court heard how the 89-year-old was receiving personal care from two employees of… read more »
Care Forum Wales member St Kentigern Hospice in St Asaph is celebrating 21 years of hospice care with a public art project at Rhuddlan Castle in Denbighshire. The project has seen metal flowers – similar to the metal poppies at… read more »
A coroner in Leicester has raised concerns over the lack of warnings about the fire risks associated with E45 cream following an inquest into a recent fire death. According to CFW’s health and safety consultant Anthony Arcari, the case resulted in… read more »
A boxing champion turned trainer who coached three world champions and inspired dozens of young boxers to reach for the top has been reunited with the local legend he steered to world title glory. Former Trinidad and Tobago featherweight champion… read more »