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»More over-50s fear dementia than cancer, study finds
More of the over-50s are afraid of suffering from dementia as they get older than are afraid of cancer, a new study has found. In a survey of 500 adults aged over 50 from across the UK two thirds s.. read more »
New streamlined social services complaints system comes into force in Wales
A new system that streamlines the way people can make complaints about social services in Wales comes into force today (August 1). The system replaces the current one which has been in place since 2.. read more »
AMs pass declaration of rights for older people
Wales has set out its stall as a leading supporter of the rights of older people with the official adoption of a Declaration of Rights of Older People. The Declaration received cross-party support .. read more »
Row over 'under-publicised' deadline for continuing healthcare claims
The charity Age Cymru has criticised the Welsh Government saying it has not adequately publicised the deadline for backdated claims over wrongly paid care home fees. The claims are over nursing hom.. read more »
UK scientists' Alzheimer's test hailed a breakthrough in predicting disease
A blood test to detect which people with failing memories will go on to develop Alzheimer's disease has been developed by British scientists, who hope it may prove a breakthrough in the hunt for a c.. read more »
Minister appoints new Care Council for Wales member
The Welsh Government's deputy minister for social services, Gwenda Thomas, has appointed Pembrokeshire Councillor Simon Hancock as a new member to the Care Council for Wales (on July 1). &n.. read more »
Care Forum Wales Council - new elected representatives
Following elections in June, CFW's Council has a new set of elected representatives from across Wales' 22 local authorities. CFW Council officers 2014 Mario Kreft (Chair) Malcolm Perrett (Vice Ch.. read more »
Health and safety in care homes guidance 'extensively' re-written
The guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive and aimed at care home providers and managers has been extensively rewritten. A new version of the guidance was published at the end of June 20.. read more »
CFW members from Swansea and Wrexham win plaudits
Two Care Forum Wales member organisations won plaudits for their commitment to workforce development, training and motivation in June. Hengoed Court Care Home in Swansea was the employer of th.. read more »
'Seismic shift' towards regional partnership groups and leadership forums welcomed by CFW's chair
Care Forum Wales' chair Mario Kreft has welcomed the announcement by the deputy minister for social services of a new structure for social services with regional partnership groups and leadership fo.. read more »
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