Wales drug deaths fall by 30% over last five years
The number of drug-related deaths in Wales has fallen by 30% over the last five years, the Deputy Health Minister Vaughan Gething has confirmed. Deaths from drug misuse in 2014
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Welsh social workers’ conference focuses on families and relationships
A conference for consultant social workers has been held in mid-Wales, with the focus on ‘putting families and relationships at the heart of social work practice.’ Supported by the Care
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Swansea dementia study examines medication management in care homes
A new study by Swansea University academics of people with dementia who live in care homes and have been prescribed medicines for their mental health, has found that structured scrutiny
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Bridgend nurses cleared of neglect after prosecution case collapses
Two nurses have been cleared of neglect after the allegation against them collapsed. Claire Cahill, 42, and Jade Pugh, 30, were due to go on trial at Cardiff Crown Court
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New mid Wales rape crisis centres set to open by end of year
Two new rape crisis centres for mid Wales are on schedule to open by the end of the year. The £121,000 UK government-funded suites will be based in Aberystwyth in
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Winners announced at BASW Cymru’s Social Work Awards 2015
Social workers from across Wales, politicians and guests gathered to honour the best of social work at the BASW Cymru Social Work Awards. Held at the Pierhead Building in Cardiff
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Speaking up for vulnerable is at core of social work, says Welsh Minister
If social work fails to speak out for people struggling on society’s margins it loses something “intrinsically important” to itself, the man responsible for social services in Wales said. Speaking
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Welsh pharamacy campaign aims to highlight support for carers
The ‘Here for Carers’ is a Wales-wide campaign launched by Carers Trust Wales, Community Pharmacy Wales and Public Health Wales which will run throughout October and is aimed at raising
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Cardiff researchers seek workforce input for care home ideas project
Cardiff University are looking at new ideas for research to improve life and healthcare for those living in care homes. However, they need the input of people who have direct experience of
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Care Council for Wales issues call for trainers to deliver new reforms
The Care Council for Wales is looking for trainers to deliver training on the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act. The Act makes wide-ranging reforms and has major implications for
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