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Care Council for Wales launches mobile app for care staff
A mobile app launched today will give social workers and social care workers in Wales a new way to look up their code of practice. The new bilingual app, the first to be developed by the Ca.. read more »
Guidance for new social care staff updated by Care Council
An updated induction framework setting out the standards expected of social care workers in their first 12 weeks of employment has been launched by the Care Council. The Induction Framework.. read more »
Charities warn unpaid carers being 'let down' by social care system
The UK's "army of unpaid carers" is being "let down" by the failing social care system, campaigners warn. Eight leading charities, including Age UK and Carers UK, have j.. read more »
Call for older people & carers to beware bogus investments
The Insolvency Service has issued a warning that older people and their carers, and vulnerable adults, should beware bogus finance schemes as scams have netted £28m over the last three years.. read more »
Older People's Commissioner calls for 'robust legislation' on elder abuse
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira, has said that tackling elder abuse in all its forms is a key priority for Wales. In comments made on June 14, ahead of last .. read more »
Figures reveal council spending on older people varies dramatically across Wales
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 .. read more »
Good Practice Guide for Residential Care Staff - available here
The Children & Young People's Care Home Group, launched to protect and promote the interests of children in care in Wales, has released a Good Practice Guide to Placement Planning. This guid.. read more »
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