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»Burden of care costs falls unfairly on dementia sufferers, says Age UK
Age UK has said that the cost of care for those with dementia averages £32,242 a year per patient - with only a third of this covered by NHS or council help. Alzheimer's Society chief executi.. read more »
Care Council review of social care code of practice: your views wanted
The Care Council for Wales is currently running a public consultation to review the code of practice for social care workers and it's seeking your views. It is particularly keen to hear from anyone .. read more »
Social services minister on Inspection & Regulation bill in Wales: 'We have learned lessons from care scandals'
Deputy minister for social services, Gwenda Thomas (pictured), has said today that she believes the new Regulation and Inspection Bill, to be introduced in the National Assembly in early 2.. read more »
Poll highlights worries over care in old age in England
A YouGov poll of almost 4,700 people in England shows only a quarter have faith that they will receive proper care in their old age. The research was carried out for a coalition of charities and vo.. read more »
Get ready for an action-packed autumn of conferences, the Wales Care Awards & our Essential Updates
Social care workers can look forward to an action-packed schedule of events this autumn with opportunities for learning, networking and socialising. CFW is involved in supporting two major conferen.. read more »
Older People's Commissioner's Review of care homes on agenda at care conference
The 10th 'Annual Care Conference for Wales' will see the Older People's Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira, discussing her review into the quality of life and care of older people in Wales' care .. read more »
Funding announced to help Mid and West Wales older residents remain in own homes
The Welsh Government has today (August 21) announced an £8.4m package of investment in services to support older people in Mid and West Wales, particularly the frail elderly, to maintain t.. read more »
Social care workers' morale and motivation 'lowest it has ever been'
Social care workers' morale and motivation 'lowest it has ever been' Mario Kreft, Care Forum Wales' chair, has said that Care Forum Wales members across the board have reported problems with .. read more »
Independent sector nursing recruitment crisis spells disaster for NHS, says Mario Kreft
Care Forum Wales' chair Mario Kreft has said that the lack of medically-trained care home nurses is pushing the independent sector towards crisis point. Mr Kreft spoke out after it was re.. read more »
Social Services Minister: New Act 'will strengthen Welsh language provision in social care'
The Welsh Government's Social Services Minister, Gwenda Thomas, has said that the new Social Services (Wales) Act which comes into force in 2016 will greatly strengthen Welsh language provision with.. read more »
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