CSSIW’s National inspection of care and support for people with learning disabilities has found that more needs to be done by leaders at all levels to support their staff by working in partnership with people with learning disabilities and family carers… read more »
The chief inspector at CSSIW, Imelda Richardson, has announced her retirement at the end of the summer after a 40-year career in social care. In a letter to CFW chair Mario Kreft she said: “I would like to thank you… read more »
Two major figures in the social care sector are set to retire with the chief inspector at CSSIW, Imelda Richardson, announcing her retirement at the end of the summer after a 40-year career in social care. She is joined by chief executive… read more »
On June 24 a party of officials from Chongqing in South West China visited Care Forum Wales care home College Fields in Barry (pictured below). The visit was organised by the Welsh Government’s European and External Affairs Department and the officials wanted… read more »
The owners of a care home where an elderly woman died of hypothermia have pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety regulations. Annie Barritt, 91, a resident of the Oaklands Country Rest Home in Kirk Hammerton, near York, was taken… read more »
The Care Council for Wales will soon be publicising its framework with all those involved with Dementia within health and social care services in Wales, called: Good Work: A Dementia Learning and Development Framework for Wales The framework is intended to support what… read more »
Senior policy adviser Mary Wimbury has written a letter following discussions about Funded Nursing Care and Continuing Healthcare fees at the BCUHB Stakeholder Reference Group earlier this month. You can download the letter to see the issues raised in detail… read more »
Residents at a Pontypool care home are embracing café culture with daily cappuccinos and cupcakes following the launch of its on-site vintage tearooms. Luxury coffee, speciality teas, Welsh crumpets and Victoria sponge are just some of the daily treats being… read more »
Care homes across Wales excelled themselves for this year’s Care Home Open Day on June 17 with events ranging from Queen’s birthday celebrations to Royal Ascot-themed events. One care home, Gwyddfor in Holyhead, set up a fun casino for residents… read more »
Where can I go for information and advice over bed rail safety management? Our health and safety consultant, Anthony Arcari has this advice: Bedrails are used to protect vulnerable people from falling out of bed but the risks from inappropriate… read more »