The BBC has obtained figures which show that the amount councils spend on social services for older people can vary by as much as £3,000 per person in different authorities. A survey of 14 local authorities, based on information obtained… read more »
The Children & Young People’s Care Home Group, launched to protect and promote the interests of children in care in Wales, has released a Good Practice Guide to Placement Planning. This guidance is intended to support and provide best practice… read more »
Care Forum Wales has organised a series of seminars aimed at nurses working in the social care sector. A meeting is being held in Cardiff on June 13, followed by a North Wales seminar at the Conwy Business Centre on… read more »
Care Forum Wales has launched a new organisation to look after the army of unsung heroes who provide social care for vulnerable adults and children across Wales. The Academy of Care Practitioners is the first body of its kind to… read more »
The number of older people in England getting council-funded care has fallen by 11% in the last two years, figures obtained by the Labour party released today (May 16) suggest. The figures were obtained under the Freedom of Information… read more »
The first body to represent staff in the social care sector is set to be officially launched a week from today in Cardiff Bay on Monday, May 21. The Academy of Care Practitioners will be launched at a reception at the Senedd… read more »
CFW has welcomed an increase in fees by the three Health Boards which were paying continuing health care (CHC) rates below funded nursing care (FNC) rates. CFW’s policy adviser, Mary Wimbury, said: “We’re pleased the three health boards – Hwyel… read more »
A company called the Motion Picture Licensing Company has been contacting care homes offering to sell them a licence to show DVDs and films in communal areas, reports CFW’s senior policy officer, Mary Wimbury. Mary said anyone who is approached… read more »
New dates announced for Care Forum Wales Nurses Forum 13th June 2012 – All Nations, Cardiff 4th July 2012 – Conwy Business Centre, Conwy For further details contact sue@careforumwales.co.uk or call 01978755400.
Wales’ first residential childcare conference since the Waterhouse Report more than a decade ago was held on April 26 in Cardiff – and the event was hailed such a success it could become an annual event. Steve Elliott, of Prospects… read more »