Social Care
SWANSEA: Just four in ten reports of abuse against vulnerable adults checked within a week, council figures show
Swansea Council says it should investigate reports that a vulnerable adult is being abused or neglected within seven working days.…
Bryn Terfel launches hunt for Swansea’s hidden care heroes
Opera superstar Sir Bryn Terfel has issued a rallying cry for Swansea to nominate its unsung social care heroes for…
Swansea grandfather who turned redundancy into opportunity is toasting national awards glory
A Swansea grandfather who rebuilt his life after redundancy has been honoured with a national award for his dedication to…
Ynystawe’s Max up for national care award
A positive behaviour support worker is in the running for a top award after “improving and enriching” the lives of…
Social work students to receive more financial support from September
Social work students will be eligible for greater financial support from September as part of an extra £3.5 million package…
Unrealistically low fees forcing care homes out of business say Care Forum Wales
An investigation by social care champions Care Forum Wales (CFW) has revealed the local authorities in Carmarthenshire, Swansea and Neath…
New study suggests four in 10 in need of social care in Wales did not access services during the pandemic
As many as four in 10 people in Wales who may have needed social care did not access its services…
Face coverings retained in health and social care settings
First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed the legal requirement to wear a face covering in health and care settings will…
Health Minister warns about ‘extraordinary pressure’ on Welsh health and social care system
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has warned the health and social care system in Wales is currently under ‘extraordinary pressure’ as…
Social care staff in Wales to get £1,000 extra payment
Tens of thousands of social care staff who will be eligible for the real living wage from April will receive…
New package of support for unpaid carers
On Carers’ Rights Day Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has outlined how £7m Welsh Government funding will support…