A care manager at a religious retreat trawled social networking sites looking for stories about the elderly nuns she looked after, a professional hearing has heard. Marie Sloan, 57, worked
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Pembrokeshire council has been accused of a “scandalous attitude” towards the Welsh language after its website said applicants for social work jobs need not “worry” if they were not bilingual.
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Welsh Government Health Minister Mark Drakeford has today launched a three month call for evidence in order to review the current advisory structure of health bodies in Wales and help
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Strike action is being threatened by Neath Port Talbot Gwalia staff in a row over changes to pay. Housing and care service provider Gwalia is currently in “collective consultation” with
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Chair of the all-party group on looked-after children David Melding hit out at admission there was no ‘specific guidance’ on issue A lack of guidance to promote the co-placement of
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A recruitment campaign is underway to find two new members of the Care Council for Wales to bring the experiences and viewpoints of people who use social care services in
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About 600 protesters gathered at Withybush Hospital in Pembrokeshire to protest against plans to transfer neonatal services to Glangwili in Carmarthen. Campaigners, carrying banners and placards, fear the proposals could
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The police and crime commissioner (PCC) for north Wales has backed a change to the way offences are recorded. In England and Wales about 70% of crimes are currently recorded
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A man accused of the historical sex abuse of youngsters at north Wales children’s homes is facing additional charges. John Allen, 72, from Ipswich, appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court on
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Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has been sentenced to 35 years for child sex offences including the attempted rape of a baby. Watkins, 36, from Pontypridd, pleaded guilty to 13 child
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