More social workers are needed to cope with the increasing demands of Swansea’s social services department.

Cuts to social services in Denbighshire will not be as high as first feared, the county council has revealed.

Staff at two under-threat Swansea children’s homes have hit out at council bosses. In a statement from the Unison and GMB unions, staff at Ty Gwaun and Ty Cwm children’s homes say they have been left stunned by comments from Swansea Council, following an inspection report by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales.

HEALTH minister Edwina Hart is today expected to announce the findings of a crucial review into the future of Llandudno hospital which will confirm the loss of acute services for coronary care patients.

A VICTIM of child abuse at care homes in Wales is seeking compensation after a landmark House of Lords ruling.

Staff at two Swansea children’s homes are worried the facilities are to be closed. A recent inspection found that the two bungalows in Cockett which house the children are in a poor condition, and there are health and safety concerns about the closeness of the homes to a busy road.

Rising numbers of youngsters are calling the Samaritans for support following the 16 suspected suicides across the Bridgend area. The charity has reported some of its Welsh branches are handling more calls from those aged under 25 than ever before.

A WELSH nursery has installed fingerprint scanning normally used at military sites or in Government buildings to increase the safety of the children in its care.

Council leader Chris Holley has lost a Valentine’s Day vote of no confidence from councillors.It came last night at the end of discussions on reports into the state of the city’s social services section.

A 22-year-old Amman-ford care worker is to lose her job after admitting driving with excess alcohol.