Rebecca Evans, minister for social services and public health, has issued a statement detailing the Welsh Government’s commitment to older people and strengthening their rights on the International Day of Older People today (October 1). Ms Evans, pictured right visiting… read more »
The Powys Regional Partnership Board (PRPB) met for the second time on June 27 at the Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO) offices in Llandrindod Wells. Melanie Minty, CFW policy adviser (pictured), is representing providers on the board which brings together local authority leaders,… read more »
Our Essential Updates are designed for social care managers and staff to get the latest information and updates on best practice and legislation. These important twice yearly seminars will provide delegates with an informative, focused and interactive day that will ensure Registered… read more »
The owners of a care home where an elderly woman died of hypothermia have pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety regulations. Annie Barritt, 91, a resident of the Oaklands Country Rest Home in Kirk Hammerton, near York, was taken… read more »
The Care Council for Wales will soon be publicising its framework with all those involved with Dementia within health and social care services in Wales, called: Good Work: A Dementia Learning and Development Framework for Wales The framework is intended to support what… read more »
The chair of the Care Council for Wales, Arwel Ellis Owen, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday honours list in recognition of his services to social services and social care in Wales. Arwel Ellis Owen (pictured) has been Chair… read more »
CSSIW is planning special sessions for individuals and registered care home managers to help them understand what the new Regulation and Inspection Act means for providers. In addition to the special sessions across Wales in May, it has also set up… read more »
CFW holds regular ‘Essential Updates’ training sessions for members and non-members. These are aimed at care home managers and senior staff to keep them up to date with all the latest changes in legislation, legal and work-related issues. At our… read more »
The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 has today (January 18) been granted Royal Assent by Her Majesty the Queen. The Welsh Government says the new Act ‘reframes accountability’ so owners of services can be held to… read more »
CFW holds regular ‘Essential Updates’ training sessions for members and non-members. These are aimed at care home managers and senior staff to keep them up to date with all the latest changes in legislation, legal and work-related issues. This April there… read more »