First glimpse of new website being launched for Social Care Wales
The new test website for Social Care Wales has been launched ahead of the new organisation starting work on 3 April 2017. Social Care Wales will bring together the Care
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Some elderly people waiting more than six months for social care package
Some elderly people are waiting more than six months for their full care package from local councils, an investigation has found. Freedom of Information (FOI) data collected from 80 councils
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Inspectors find good work in Ceredigion adult services but more joint working needed
Good work found but more joint working is needed in adult services at Credigion County Council, according to the latest inspection by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW).
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Surrey County Council abandons 15% tax rise to offset social care costs
A Tory-led authority has abandoned plans for a 15% hike in council tax to address the crisis in social care funding and will instead “take a risk” that ministers will
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NHS boss apologises after woman, 89, remains on hospital ward for six months
An NHS Trust has apologised after an elderly woman remained on a ward for six months at a cost of more than £80,000 despite being fit for discharge. Iris Sibley,
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Social services chiefs urge Chancellor deliver £1bn emergency adult care funding
Chancellor Philip Hammond should announce £1 billion in emergency funding for social care to stave off a short-term crisis, social services chiefs have said. The Association of Directors of Adult
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Adult social care employers encouraged to apply to Workforce Development Fund
Skills for Care are encouraging large national organisations and lead organisations of employer led partnerships to apply to the Workforce Development Fund (WDF) to help develop the skills and knowledge
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Council to end moves to penalise grandmother over ‘Court of Protection breach’
Council social services bosses are to stop trying to penalise a grandmother who they say has breached orders made in the Court of Protection. Teresa Kirk, of Brighton, East Sussex,
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Tories vow to bring in ‘Frank’s Law’ to ensure personal care for under-65s
The Tories have pledged to implement “Frank’s Law” and bring in legislation to ensure that under-65s can access free personal care, if the Scottish Government “drags its heels” over the
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Glasgow home care provider to boost workforce in major recruitment drive
Glasgow’s largest home care provider is undertaking one of its biggest recruitment drives as it seeks to boost its workforce by 300 employees. With a variety of positions available across
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