Welsh Social Care - CIW

In July 2017, this study was published. It invites views on their findings so far, our future focus and possible recommendations. I was asked by Care Forum Wales to do…

Week commencing 31st August is anticipated to hand down its ruling on who should be responsible for the shortfall in funding nursing contribution (FNC). The University Health Boards (UHBs) are…

In Wales, just as one consultation ends for a residential care home another for staffing in domiciliary care opens. Often we have seen that the criteria for one sector gets…

Information updates have started with Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) and Welsh Government. One of the headline changes is that managers no longer need to be registered with…

I have been involved for about two or three years working with Welsh Government on aspects of the Regulation and Inspection Act. The latest work has centred around the regulations…

When it comes to workforce the Care Council for Wales (CCW) has met for the last time and it has been replaced by Social Care Wales. It will encompass the…

The RISCA will be introducing defined responsibilities for providers, responsible individuals (RI) and managers. At one time the thinking was that the Act was going to establish the responsibilities of…

Probably the most significant issue that will affect and worry us providers are the regulations and guidance under the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (RISCA). Presently,…