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Winter Protection Plan to support social care services through ‘most challenging of times’

Human Resources Leaders People by Sarah Clarke on August 11, 2020

The plan aims to ensure health and social care sectors have the resources in place to cope with additional pressures over the winter months.

Extra funding for social care in Wales described as ‘sticking plaster’

Compliance Funding Legislation by Sarah Clarke on August 5, 2020

Sterling Rates To Fluctuate During Brexit Negotiations

The Welsh Government has announced £22.7 million in extra funding to help social care providers through the pandemic.

Carer bonus held up by government tax wrangle

Business Compliance Finance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on July 8, 2020

The one-off payment £500 was announced over two months ago, but no payments have yet been made, the Welsh Health Minister has said.

Care workers ‘essential’ to Shortage Occupation List, says Welsh Government

Human Resources People Recruitment by Sarah Clarke on July 7, 2020

The government said a decision not to add care workers to the list would “compound the significant challenges” the sector already faces.

Government urged to match Wales’ pledge for £500 social care bonus for care workers

Compliance Funding Legislation by Sarah Clarke on May 4, 2020

Campaigners in England are calling on the government to match a £500 bonus that the Welsh Government has promised for all care workers in Wales.

Loneliness and isolation strategy launched in Wales

Campaigns Compliance Innovation Legislation by Sarah Clarke on February 19, 2020

The new strategy, backed by £1.4 million, will support community-based organisations to deliver innovative approaches to tackling loneliness and social isolation.

Welsh care providers urged to cash in on £3m fund

Business Finance Funding Uncategorized by Sarah Clarke on June 4, 2019

The Welsh government has doubled the funding available to support local businesses and enterprises, which includes care providers.

£11 million in funding announced to bring social care ‘closer to home’

Funding Legislation by Sarah Clarke on April 25, 2019

The government funding will be used to support three health and social care projects in North Wales.

How are social care authorities in Wales preparing for a no-deal Brexit?

Business Funding People by Sarah Clarke on February 21, 2019

Councillors and stake holders stress the importance of coming together to avoid potential disruption.

Health and social care workforce strategy commissioned in Wales

People Solutions Training by Sarah Clarke on February 7, 2019

The aim of the strategy is to meet the care needs of the people of Wales over the next 10 years.