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»Man impersonating CSSIW staff
CSSIW have received reports from two providers in North Wales who have been contacted by a man called "Steve", claiming to be from CSSIW. The man asked for details about staff on .. read more »
Plans to mark Stop Pressure Ulcer Day announced – drop-in event at Welsh Wound Innovation Centre
Plans have been announced to raise awareness on STOP Pressure Ulcer day 2015 on November 19 with an Open Day at the Welsh Wound Innovation Centre in Pontyclun. This day i.. read more »
Wider public service cuts hit older people's ability to maintain independence, report finds
Cuts to public services outside health and social care have made a dramatic impact on older people’s lives in Wales, a report by the Wales Audit Office has said. The report fou.. read more »
Plan to 'abolish social care' charges policy put forward
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.. read more »
Measuring social services performance: statutory code of practice issued by Welsh Government
The code of practice in relation to measuring social services performance has become the first statutory code of practice issued under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. This code.. read more »
New system for reporting avoidable pressure sores in care home patients announced
The First Minister, Carwyn Jones, announced yesterday (October 6) that a new public system for the reporting of avoidable pressure sores found in patients in care home would be introduced. The anno.. read more »
Inquests to be held into care home deaths after alleged abuse investigated under Operation Jasmine
Inquests are to be held into the deaths of patients in an alleged care-home abuse case, First Minister Carwyn Jones has said today (October 6). The news came as the First Minister Carwyn Jones issu.. read more »
Continuing Healthcare – claims deadline extended by Welsh Government
The deadline for people to make a claim if they believe their ongoing care should have been funded by the Welsh NHS is being extended, the Welsh Government announced today (September 28). Continuin.. read more »
Stop Pressure Ulcer Day 2015 – join the campaign
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.. read more »
CFW to jointly host second annual Care Provider Summit with Cymorth Cymru
The second annual Care Provider Summit is being hosted by Cymorth Cymru and Care Forum Wales in Cardiff on November 17. The summit promises a chance to hear from those involved in shaping and .. read more »
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