The UK’s "army of unpaid carers" is being "let down" by the failing social care system, campaigners warn. Eight leading charities, including Age UK and Carers UK, have joined together to highlight the plight they face under the umbrella of… read more »
‘Shocking discrimination’ in mental health services NHS managers in England have been accused of "shocking discrimination" in commissioning mental health services. The Mental Health Policy Group from the London School of Economics said three-quarters of people with depression or anxiety… read more »
The Insolvency Service has issued a warning that older people and their carers, and vulnerable adults, should beware bogus finance schemes as scams have netted £28m over the last three years. The warning to watch out for bogus retail and investment… read more »
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira, has said that tackling elder abuse in all its forms is a key priority for Wales. In comments made on June 14, ahead of last week’s World Elder Abuse Day Ms Rochira… read more »
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 »