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We need 'wake-up call' on social care pressures – Mario Kreft
CFW chair Mario Kreft has appeared on the BBC's Wales Report in a special edition on social care and told viewers that a 'wake-up call' is needed about the pressures on social care providers and the.. read more »
Concerns over economy and Brexit overshadow social care worries, survey finds
A new survey published today (February 15, 2017) has found the general public put social care only ninth among a list of concerns including Brexit, immigration, housing, unemployment and educat.. read more »
Care Forum Wales expert joins falls task force
Our health and safety expert Anthony Acari, pictured, has joined the National Task Force for Falls Prevention in Older People. The task force – which brings together health, housing, social ca.. read more »
Qualifications Wales wants members to join panels
Do you want the opportunity to shape the new training programme as part of a review by Qualifications Wales? The organisation, which is responsible for regulating non-degree qualifications in Wales.. read more »
CFW members urged to contribute to care home review
The Older People's Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira, has written to Care Forum Wales chair Mario Kreft to ask for members' good practice examples as part of her review of the quality of life an.. read more »
Government issues framework for use of Welsh in social care
The Welsh Government has issued a new 'follow-on' framework for the use of Welsh in health, social services and social care settings. The issue, discussed at this month's Welsh Language in Health &.. read more »
CSSIW changes rules on inspection challenges
The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) has made changes to the way in which challenges to inspection reports can be made. During the CSSIW inspection process, 'registered persons' .. read more »
Pharmacy group launches falls campaign
Community Pharmacy Wales is launching a campaign called Steady On... Stay Safe as part of drive to boost awareness of the issue of falls among older people, the leading cause of fatal injuries in th.. read more »
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