THE Care Quality Commission (CQC) today (May 26) published the first 12 reports from an inspection programme which will see it examine whether elderly people receive essential standards of care in 100 NHS hospitals in England. Inspections will focus on… read more »

The cost of caring for the elderly could treble by 2050, according to a report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. The body, which represents the most industrialised nations, estimates that 10% of people in OECD countries will… read more »

DIARY MARKERS FOR MEMBERS – FREE EVENTS FOR MEMBERS Calling all nurses – FREE workshops to support nurses in the independent sector. FREE Care Homes Nursing Group Workshops – 8th and 15th June 2011 A new training network for nurses… read more »

Care Forum Wales has launched a manifesto which calls for the ‘renewal’ of social care services in Wales – and for social care to be put at the top of the new Welsh Government’s political agenda. According to CFW, the… read more »

WALES’ new Health Minister has spoken of the “massive challenge” ahead of her as she pledged to target poor ambulance response times and flagging waiting lists. Lesley Griffiths, the first North Wales AM to hold the health portfolio, said she… read more »

It’s all change at the department for health and social services at the Welsh Assembly Government following First Minister Carwyn Jones’ announcement of his new cabinet today (May 13). He announced former health minister Edwina Hart would move to the… read more »

CLEARER information on fees and contracts is now being given to potential care home residents and their families, according to a new report by the Office of Fair Trading (report of May 6). In its report, the OFT compared the… read more »

A free course offering an introduction to health and social care is up for grabs for care sector staff. The course includes modules on making care safer and different care settings – and would be ideal for newcomers to the… read more »

DIARY MARKERS FOR MEMBERS – FREE EVENTS FOR MEMBERS How to make your organization a Dignity Champion. FREE Dignity in Care Workshops – 5th, 17th, 19th & 26th May 2011 Time – 9.30 – 3.15 Care Forum Wales is being… read more »

Mary Wimbury joins Care Forum Wales as senior policy advisor.  She takes over from Barry Latham who retired recently after 13 years service with Care Forum Wales. Mary Wimbury joins Care Forum Wales from the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust, an… read more »