Care home places could run short as owners retire and homes close with no-one to take over, a report has warned. The report by the Public Policy Institute for Wales (PPIW) also said financial pressures on care homes had made it… read more »
The Welsh Health Circular (October 2015) has listed changes and revisions to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards forms and guidance. New forms should be used in Wales from November 2, 2015. A review of the guidance was agreed after a Supreme Court… read more »
Plaid Cymru has announced it would ‘abolish social care’ charges if elected to govern in next year’s Welsh Assembly elections. It said the changes – costing £226m – would be phased in, with charges not ending completely until a second… read more »
The Care Roadshow Cardiff, which takes place on October 20 at Cardiff City Stadium, includes a workshop by Care Forum Wales’ senior policy adviser Mary Wimbury. Mary will be speaking on ‘tips for care providers’. Mary’s workshop is one of… read more »
CFW is urging care home managers and nursing professionals to help raise awareness of the issue of pressure ulcers ahead of ‘Stop Pressure Ulcer Day’ on November 19. The day is being supported by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) again… read more »
The two South Wales Essential Updates went very well with a packed programme that included David Francis, Karen Wakelin (Care Council), Annie O’Reilly and Debbie Powell from the local Social Care in Partnerships, Anthony Arcari (our Health and Safety adviser)… read more »
Wales rugby star Sam Warburton is supporting this year’s World STOP Pressure Ulcer day on November 19. The day is being promoted by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and it is hoped that care providers and organisations will put… read more »
The Welsh Government has committed itself to continuing to ring-fence the mental health budget in Wales following an independent review it commissioned into the policy which has been in place since 2008. The Review of the Financial Ring-fencing Arrangements for… read more »
The Welsh Government is looking for members for a new National Independent Safeguarding Board for Wales which will oversee the work of protecting adults and children in Wales. A chair and up to five members will be appointed for their… read more »
CFW members are being encouraged to use a new DVD from the Care Council for Wales which has been developed as an induction into the workplace for social care workers in Wales. If carried out properly the Care Council says… read more »