Health boards have been warned the views of older people must be taken into account as they push forward major reorganisation plans for services across Wales.

Social workers should be given more power to enter the homes of vulnerable adults who they suspect are being abused or neglected, BASW Cymru said.

A SWANSEA-BASED AM has supported calls for new laws helping protect elderly people from abuse.

A WALES-WIDE strategy for mental health and wellbeing is being launched today.

Plaid Cymru has announced its candidate for the by-election in the New Tredegar ward of Caerphilly County Borough.

THE rapid expansion of a home care business will create 100 new jobs. Cymorth Llaw Ltd in Bangor has enjoyed a period of steady growth since its 2000 opening.

THE search is on for top-performing teams in the Welsh social care sector who deserve to be recognised for their hard work.

The views of unpaid carers are being sought by Caerphilly County Borough Council as it draws up a new a new three-year strategy to help support them.

Inspectors say there has been “slow progress” in improving key aspects of the way child abuse allegations are dealt with in Pembrokeshire.

MORE than 1,100 NHS Wales staff have signed up to take part in Champions For Health, a new campaign to encourage healthier lifestyles.