The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) announced a reform to the way in which social services are reviewed and inspected.

Reforms are being introduced to the way social services in Wales are reviewed and inspected. The changes announced by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales follow consultations with local authorities and social care providers.

Today sees the launch of a new campaign to tackle the issue of child sex abuse. National campaign manager Rebecca Wasinski sets out her ambitions for Stop It Now! Wales and explains how she plans to work with the public to prevent children from coming to harm

Older people have a major role in Wales’ future, says Gwenda Thomas. This week sees another significant step towards improving the lives of older people in Wales with the coming together of Age Concern Cymru and Help the Aged Wales.

FEARS that house prices could slump and crime rates rocket if a new prison is built on the banks of the Menai Strait were dismissed at a public meeting.

A NEW “home from home” to provide respite care for disabled children in Blaenau Gwent opened in Tredegar this week.

THE future of a residential care home threatened with closure could be decided next month. The report by Vale of Glamorgan social services chiefs follows a three-month consultation on Bryneithin home, which cares for people with dementia.

The care and social service inspectorate Wales have confirmed today (Wednesday) that they are working together with partner agencies to investigate how a 96-year-old woman went missing from a care home in Boncath.

NEARLY 50 children have been smuggled or trafficked into Cardiff in search of asylum – without their parents.

THE good work carried out by social workers was the focus of a special event, the first of its kind in Wales, at Wrexham’s RAFA Club.