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»Mark Drakeford: Child sex abuse inquiry should include Welsh representatives
Wales’ Health and Social Services Minister, Mark Drakeford, has called on the UK Government to ensure Wales is fully represented on the Independent Panel Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. .. read more »
Welsh Government reveals strategy to 'better the life chances' of Wales' looked-after children
The Welsh Government has launched a new strategy to raise the ambitions and educational attainment of Wales' nearly 6,000 looked-after children today (February 3). Launched jointly by Education Mini.. read more »
Wales Care Awards 2015: Nominations window opens
It's that time of year again... Nominations for the Wales Care Awards 2015 are now being accepted from now until March 31. Does someone in your organisation or across the social care workforce sect.. read more »
New Children's Commissioner for Wales announced: Sally Holland replaces Keith Towler in April
The new Children's Commissioner for Wales has been announced as Professor Sally Holland of Cardiff University's Cascade Centre which specialises in children's social research. Prof Holland, picture.. read more »
£70m additional funding for Welsh NHS: 'We will help move care closer to people's homes' – Minister
The Welsh Government has announced that £70m made available to it following George Osborne's Autumn Statement in December last year will be spent on improving services in the Welsh NHS and in .. read more »
How can we improve domiciliary care commissioning? Improvement group's call for providers' views
A group focusing on improving domiciliary care commissioning in North Wales is calling on care providers to give their views on on how the commissioning can be improved. The North Wales Social Serv.. read more »
Book now for your spring Social Care Essential Updates: discount if booked by March 1
Book now for our Social Care Essential Updates These important twice-yearly seminars provide delegates with an informative, focused and interactive day. The sessions are aimed at ensuring Reg.. read more »
Council cuts to care are 'major cause' of A&E crisis, says Age UK
Older people in England are being left "high and dry" by councils cutting back on the care they provide, the charity Age UK says. It said the cuts were one of the major causes behind the growing pre.. read more »
Older People's Commissioner information request: Advice for providers as deadline approaches
CFW is urging all providers to make sure they respond to the request from the Older People's Commissioner, Sarah Rochira, for information by her deadline of February 2. This is a legal requirement .. read more »
How to 'realise quality' in care homes for older people on the agenda at My Home Life Cymru conference
The focus of this year's annual My Home Life Cymru conference will be how to realise quality in care settings for older people. Presentations and workshops at the conference, which takes place.. read more »
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