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»Wales Care Awards organiser rubs shoulders with the Queen
Wales Care Awards organiser Sue Thomas, from Wrexham, has been honoured for her work at a garden party with the Queen at Buckingham Palace. The garden party invitation was a reward for Sue's hard w.. read more »
Tawel Fan care scandal: Minister apologises for mental health ward failings
Health Minister Mark Drakeford has apologised for failings on the Tawel Fan mental health ward at Glan Clwyd Hospital which came to light last week (BBC news, May 28: 'Patients kept 'like animals in.. read more »
Boost for mental health funding for children and young people announced
The Welsh Government has announced an additional £7.6m in funding for mental health services for children and young people in Wales. The announcement was made today (May 22) by health ministe.. read more »
Enhancing life in care homes: events for care home managers
My Home Life Cymru is running a series of three free events for care home managers in June to showcase the successful Age Cymru Burdett Trust Grant project. The events will give care homes the oppor.. read more »
Changes to way care is assessed should help stop 'cliff-edge decisions', says Welsh health minister
Major changes to the way people’s needs are assessed to decide if they need a package of care and support in Wales have been unveiled by Health and Social Services Minister, Mark Drakeford tod.. read more »
Care at home, not in hospital: £20m boost to Intermediate Care Fund announced
The Welsh Government is set to invest £20m in the Intermediate Care Fund which is designed to support people in their own homes and local communities, reducing pressure on hospitals. Health an.. read more »
Tea with the Queen for CFW's Sue Thomas
Care Forum Wales's Sue Thomas has been recognised for her work in organising and promoting the Wales Care Awards. Sue is due to have tea with the Queen at a Royal tea party at Buckingham Palace on M.. read more »
Dementia awareness training seminars – free for CFW members
Care Forum Wales's group lead on dementia, Stephen Ford, is offering members the chance to attend one of two free dementia awareness training seminars in May. The seminars will include a mixture of .. read more »
Proposal to create single body to oversee NHS workforce planning and training welcomed
The proposal by an independent review for the NHS in Wales to create a single body to oversee workforce planning and the commissioning of training and education places has been welcomed. Such a bod.. read more »
National Care Home Open Day: time to get involved for 2015
Care Forum Wales is supporting National Care Home Open Day 2015 on June 19 which this year has twin themes of The Arts and Valuing Staff (you can see how CFW members celebrated the day in 2014 here).. read more »
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