CIW doubles down on EDI strategy
Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) together with Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published a joint Statement of Strategic Intent focusing on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). The statement represents the first step towards a joint Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy which will be launched in November this year. As the independent inspectorates and regulators of healthcare, […]
New social care partnership to support vulnerable people across Wales
A sector-leading not-for-profit organisation has partnered with a key health and social care provider to help vulnerable people in need of care. Hafod, which describes itself as a socially conscious provider of housing, care and support services, has partnered with New Directions Health & Social Care, who will draw on more than two decades of […]
Care Inspectorate Wales publishes updated Securing Improvement and Enforcement Policy
The Care Inspectorate Wales has unveiled an updated Securing Improvement and Enforcement Policy policy, which sets out the principles and processes its follows to ensure regulated services support people to achieve the best possible outcomes. The CIW inspects services to check that they provide safe care and are meeting the requirements of the law. Its ‘Securing […]
Social Care Wales confirms new Director of Regulation
David Pritchard has been appointed new director, replacing Gerry Evans who retired from the position in March. Pritchard previously worked for the Welsh Government, leading work on social care policy and the NHS workforce. He will take up the role on April 29th, 2019. Sue Evans, chief executive of Social Care Wales, said: “I am […]
Solva Care project secures funding
Villagers in Pembrokeshire who started a unique project to look after the elderly in their community have received extra funding to keep it going for another two years. The Solva Care project launched in October 2015 and looks after around 40 elderly people living in the local community, matching people who need support with 30 […]
£250m Welsh social care dispute taken to Supreme Court
A dispute over who pays for nurses delivering social care in residential homes across Wales is to be finally heard by the Supreme Court. General care needs are funded by the council or privately, while the National Health Service (NHS) pays for 24-hour healthcare. The row is between the Welsh councils and health boards over […]
Social care costs in Wales set to rise by £1bn
The Health Foundation has released a report that shows social care costs for adults in Wales are likely to rise by £1bn by 2030-31, bringing the overall costs to over £2.3bn. Following on the heels of the announcement by the chancellor that an extra £2bn would be invested in social care for England, Welsh councils […]
