PARENTS looking to balance their lifestyles alongside work are this month (May, 2017) being offered weekend and evening opportunities with a Welsh care provider. Abacare understands that working and looking after children can be difficult so is offering flexible hours to current and potential new care staff. Peter Angelides, CEO at the award-winning…
Results published today suggest that THC, a chemical component of cannabis, could improve the memory and learning capabilities of old mice. The findings are published in Nature Medicine. Low doses of THC were administered over a period of 28 days in young (two months old), mature (12 months old) and old (18 months old) rodents….
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales are reviewing all community adult mental health services in Wales to check whether patients are receiving the care, treatment and support that they need. Our review will look at issues highlighted during our previous work, which include: Effectiveness of referral processes and criteria Care planning and provision Communication/information sharing with patients…
A joint report between Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales has found that the rise in Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards applications is putting pressure on a system that is already struggling to cope The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards were established in 2009 and apply to people who lack the ability to…
GP Ian Morris picked up a Five Star Award for the ‘exceptional service’ he gives to patients with sensory loss. The award ceremony in the Senedd in Cardiff Bay was organised by the Wales Council for Deaf People and the Wales Council of the Blind to celebrate and highlight good practice in the NHS. Dr…
Mike Powell will contest the General Election seat in the Pontypridd constituency on June 8th for the Welsh Liberal Democrats. A popular figure in the area, Mike was recently re-elected to represent the Trallwn ward on RCT County Borough Council with an overwhelming majority. He says "This election has come as a surprise to most of…
Geography students at the University of South Wales are encouraging the community of Aberdare to take part in an ambitious gardening project. The second-year students have come up with the Growing Aberdare project, which will see a community flowerbed being planted in Aberdare Park for local residents and school groups to help maintain. Abby Davies,…
STAFF at a care provider in Wales are getting behind a campaign to help battle loneliness in communities (May, 2017). Abacare is supporting Bisto’s Open door Sunday campaign and is encouraging people to invite neighbours, especially the elderly, round for a roast in an attempt to boost community spirit. Peter Angelides, CEO of…
Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile information bus will be visiting towns across South Wales from the 10 to 12 May. The free information and support service will be available between 10am to 4pm in Pontypridd town centre on 10 May and Cyfartha Retail Park on 11 May and between 9am to 3pm at Ebbw Vale…
