A new streamlined and citizen-centred local authority social services complaints and representations process comes into force in Wales. Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, has announced local authorities are
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The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) have developed a new YouTube channel designed to keep everyone up-to-date on sector developments. The latest video outlines who the CSSIW are,
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The Care Council for Wales (CCW) are asking for the workforce to give their opinion on their work in a new online survey. The CCW are looking for input to
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Police investigating allegations of historical sexual abuse in the North Wales care system have said 275 people have come forward to report that they were assaulted or mistreated. As of
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A package of investment in services to support older people in the Western Bay area of Wales has been unveiled by the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas. A
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A target to ensure young children in the poorest parts of Wales have a health visitor and free childcare is close to being met, two years early. More than 31,000
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Wales has become the first country in the world to adopt a Declaration of the Rights of Older People, which sets out the rights of older people in Wales. The
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A Welsh care company that employed a woman who defrauded a pensioner out of more than £6,000 is to be struck off the professional register. Porthmadog-based Gofal Gwynedd has been
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The Children’s Commissioner for Wales has demanded immediate action to give every child in care a voice. In a major report published today, ‘Missing Voices: Right to be Heard’ revealed,
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BASW Cymru are looking for you to nominate a social worker you feel deserves an award for excellent practice. You have until 18 July to submit your nomination for the
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