Former UK care services minister Paul Burstow has said that means testing the universal winter fuel benefit for pensioners could help fund care for older people in England. The proposal came in a report ‘Delivering Dilnot – paying for elderly… read more »
The National Assembly’s Health and Social Care Committee has issued a report today calling for a change in the way we care for older people – making their lives more stimulating and increasing their ability to lead independent lives. Committee… read more »
A reminder has been issued about the importance of regularly checking window restrictors in nursing and residential care homes. Melanie Minty, Care Forum Wales policy adviser, said: "We would like to remind all our members that regular checking of window… read more »
The UK Government has today [July 11] announced it cannot yet commit to bringing in the cap on social care costs proposed after a major review last year. The Dilnot Commission proposed there should be a £35,000 cap on social… 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 »
Recognising the importance of social care as a profession and promoting best practice among its workforce is the key to preventing elderly abuse, the senior policy adviser for Care Forum Wales has said. In a letter to the Western Mail, CFW’s… read more »
The architect of last year’s report on proposed reforms to long-term elderly care, Andrew Dilnot, has said there is "a real chance" of winning cross-party support from Labour and the Coalition on improving the system, according to a Daily Telegraph… read more »
A report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission into care of the elderly at home in England is published today following a 12-month inquiry. The report, ‘Close To Home: Older People and Human Rights in Home Care’ follows an… read more »
A new UK Government campaign being launched in England will highlight the fact that six out of 10 cases of dementia in elderly people go undiagnosed – because relatives often confuse the normal signs of ageing with symptoms of dementia…. read more »
Older People’s Commissioner seeks assurance on dignity for elderly patients The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Ruth Marks, has asked for further reassurance from health boards that robust measures to protect the dignity of elderly people in their care will… read more »