Category Archives: Wales

Welsh-speaking carers supported

November 21, 2012   Carers, family, Wales

A NEW strategy which aims to improve Welsh language services for carers and their families has been launched today.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

South Wales Evening Post

Deputy Minister for Social Services Gwenda Thomas and Health Minister Lesley Griffiths launched the scheme which aims to improve the quality of people’s experience of Welsh language care among front line service.

Mrs Griffiths said: “We want to make sure users and their families feel that they are able to use Welsh when being assessed and receiving treatment or care.

Read More

Systemic problems forcing older people into care, says Wales commissioner

November 4, 2012   Carers, hospital, Older care, ukcuts, Wales

Sarah Rochira said bad planning over hospital discharges and a lack of communication between the NHS and local services left some with no choice.

About 23,000 older people are in residential care homes in Wales.

The Welsh government said it was prioritising funding to councils to support social services.

Ms Rochira told The Wales Report on BBC Wales that some older people were not getting the information and advice they needed to enable them to stay at home.

“Start Quote

It was only through a fluke conversation with a social worker that I got the information I needed”

Read More

Rhondda carers go back to school for free

September 20, 2012   Carers, Wales

Published on 20 Sep 2012

Carers in Rhondda Cynon Taf are heading back to the classroom to undertake further education thanks to a pioneering Open University scheme.

Launched by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and the Welsh Education Association, the Engagement Gateway allows carers in the County Borough to broaden their horizons and achieve their personal goals.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Carers Support Project is providing the opportunity for carers to undertake an Open University course of their choice – all free of charge.

Read More