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»CFW joins new National Advisory Board set up by CSSIW
The new National Advisory Board set up by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales (CSSIW) has met for the first time. CFW’s Mary Wimbury (pictured) attended the introductory meeti.. read more »
South Wales health boards' plans to shake-up services face uncertainty after alternative proposal
Plans to centralise key services at a reduced number of south Wales hospitals which will affect patients across the whole of South Wales and South Powys face uncertainty after one health board rejec.. read more »
South Wales health boards meeting to discuss plans for reorganisation of key services
Health boards in South Wales are meeting today to discuss plans for reorganising key services and locating them at five hospitals across the region. The controversial plans would see consultant-led.. read more »
English councils paying below recommended minimum for personal homecare
The UK Homecare Association (UKHCA) says most councils in England are paying below the recommended minimum price for homecare services of £15.19 per hour. A Freedom of Information request by .. read more »
Claims that increase in number of over-90s using ambulance services linked to social care cuts
The number of older people in the 90+ age group using the amubalance service to get to hospital since 2009-2010 has risen by 81% according to new figures. Analysis by the Labour party showed that 3.. read more »
Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire councils acted unlawfully over payments
The appointed auditor for Wales has criticised Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire councils over unlawful payments to chief executives in two separate reports published today (January 30). Anthony Ba.. read more »
Dementia Friends in Wales set for launch
The Alzheimer's Society is launching its successful Dementia Friends initiative in Wales. The scheme has already been set up in England and is set for launch in Wales at an event at the Senedd on Fe.. read more »
Show your support for vulnerable people on Dignity Action Day 2014
Dignity Action takes place on February 1 this year to highlight the need to be respectful towards vulnerable people young and old. People working in health and social care are encouraged to make a s.. read more »
Be happy - research shows link between emotional and physical well-being in old age
Researchers at the University College London have investigated the link between emotional and physical well-being and found that happy older show slower declines in physical function as they age. A.. read more »
New study shows care for older people at home cut by a third in five years
A new study by academics from the London School of Economics has revealed that care for older people in their homes in England has been cut by a third in the last five years. The group which commis.. read more »
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