The company that developed a range of books for dementia sufferers is planning to launch a thought-provoking DVD aimed at care home residents. Pictures To Share, a community interest company based in Cheshire established in 2006, is currently testing the… read more »
Social Care Essential Update Seminars A series of seminars held in partnership with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales, Care Council for Wales, Health and Safety Executive and incorporating the Welsh Assembly Government Dignity in Care Campaign. These… read more »
The JCVI have advised that vaccinations should continue through the summer for: those over 6 months old in at risk groups; pregnant women; and frontline health and social care workers because they are at particular risk from infection or could… read more »
Framework of Services for Older People Event funded by The Welsh Assembly Government As part of the Framework of Services for Older People, the Welsh Assembly Government has asked Care Forum Wales to arrange a series of events across Wales… read more »
Care Forum Wales has been notified that Conwy Council has recommended a fee increase of 2% across the board and that Flintshire Council has recommended a fee increase of 1% for care homes and domiciliary care providers. Please note that… read more »
The company best-known for providing cruises and personal finance for the over-50s is moving into the domiciliary care for the elderly market. Following a successful trial in Kent, the company says it’s preparing to offer a nationwide home care service… read more »
Diary marker: Adult Social Care Consultation – 29 March 2010, Cardiff The Law Commission is reviewing Adult Social Care law and is seeking opinions on its proposals, which are due to be published in February. The Older People’s Commissioner for… read more »
Dignity in Care Workshops – Academy of Care Practitioners A number of events for social care practitioners funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. 9th March – Swansea 10th March – Cardiff 18th March – Wrexham 19th March – Conwy To… read more »
Dementia affects 820,000, costing the UK £23 billion each year – Alzheimer’s Research Trust study A major new Alzheimer’s Research Trust commissioned University of Oxford report, Dementia 2010, reveals that the impact of dementia on the UK’s society and economy… read more »