Most of the care in Wales is good care, with almost three quarters of care homes and home support services achieving ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ grades last year, according to the care inspectorate for Wales. The Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW), which published its annual report for 2023-24 today, revealed that 3,106 (74%) of the grades…
The assurance check was carried out by Care Inspectorate Wales between 26 and 28 March 2024. This is an adult team in the community, where the staff support adults over 18 who are vulnerable. This assurance check focused on adults with a learning disability, and the performance of the Blaenau Gwent team was reviewed in…
The inspection was carried out by Care Inspectorate Wales in February 2024 and its aim was to review the performance of Monmouthshire County Council’s children’s services. The report identifies the strengths of the service and the areas for improvement, giving valuable insight to the Council and its staff. According to the inspection, the leaders and…
The assurance check by Care Inspectorate Wales and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales took place between 13 and 15 February 2024. This is a multi-agency community learning disability team, with staff working across the local authority and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The health board also commissions Swansea Bay University Health Board to deliver some operational…
The assurance check was carried out by Care Inspectorate Wales and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales between 13 and 15 February 2024. This community learning disability team is multi-agency, with staff working across the local authority and Cwm Taf Glamorgan University Health Board. The health board also commissions Swansea Bay University Health Board to provide some operational…
A joint inspectorate review of child protection arrangements in the county of Powys has found that, overall, organizations responsible for safeguarding children have appropriate systems and arrangements in place to safeguard children who are at risk of abuse or neglect. However, in common with many areas across Wales, recruitment and retention of key staff in some sectors…
Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) has published a report today which details their findings from a national review of care planning for children and young people before they become involved in family court proceedings. The review focuses on the steps taken by local authorities before initiating court proceedings to ask for a care order to take…
Commenting ahead of the Welsh Conservative debate on the shocking Health Inspectorate Wales Annual Report 2022-2023, Welsh Conservative Shadow Social Care Minister, Gareth Davies MS said: “It is deeply concerning that Healthcare Inspectorate Wales’ Annual Report has highlighted risks relating to emergency care, staffing concerns, poor patient flow and the accessibility of appointments in the…
Inspectors consistently find that most care services provide good and safe care to those who use them, despite the ongoing difficulties the care sector in Wales faces as a result of increasing demand, pressure to recruit and retain staff, and the increase in the cost of living. This is the conclusion of the Chief Inspector’s…
The social care guidance on the approach to respiratory viruses has been updated to provide a quick reference summary of the latest policies impacting the care sector as we move into Winter 2023/24. The guidance includes an overview on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), testing, isolation & cohorting, and visiting, and is available on…
