Pembrokehsire County Council says a December court judgement ordering it to pay higher fees to around 30 private care homes will cost it an extra £1.5m this year. The High Court told Pembrokeshire council to review its fees after four… read more »
It’s not just the awards season in Hollywood – Welsh care providers, teams and individuals are being urged to submit their entries for the Care Council for Wales’ bi-annual awards, the Social Care Accolades. The deadline for the awards… read more »
An announcement with regard to Pembrokeshire Councils response to the Judicial Review should be announced shortly. Further details to follow……
The home support given to people with dementia and their carers is an "absolute travesty", a charity says. The Alzheimer’s Society study – based on feedback from carers, health workers and patients – said the problem was causing unnecessary admissions… read more »
We are pleased to let you know that CSSIW Annual Report is now available on their website. Please click on the link below to access this: http://wales.gov.uk/cssiwsubsite/newcssiw/publications/annualreports/annrep0910/?lang=en
Mario Kreft MBE, Chief Executive of Care Forum Wales (CFW), has been appointed as the Welsh representative on the Board of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), a national organisation based in London. The announcement’s been made by SCIE… read more »
TWELVE people have died after contracting flu in Wales, the Assembly Government said last night. And flu was a contributory factor in a further 45 deaths since October, the figures revealed. But experts believe the true number of people who… read more »
Find out all you need to know about flu for further information: http://wales.gov.uk/topics/health/protection/immunisation/seasonalflu/?lang=en
Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Social Services, looks back at 2010 and outlines her priorities for 2011 The beginning of a new year is always a good time to reflect on the previous year. 2010 was a particularly busy and… read more »
Wales Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Jewell has issued further advice to the public as to how they can help to avoid passing on infections such as norovirus – the diarrhoea and vomiting bug, which is more prevalent during the… read more »