A new £3m fund is being set up to provide respite and short breaks for Wales’ small army of unpaid carers. Speaking during Carers Week, Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan said the new fund will extend and improve the availability and quality of respite services, helping to support the valuable work unpaid carers […]
The encouraging new statistics which show how low coronavirus rates are in Welsh care homes
There has not been a single reported coronavirus-related death among care home residents since March 26
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The number of Welsh care homes reporting positive cases of coronavirus and deaths has dropped significantly over the last few weeks. According to the latest Welsh Government figures, just 14 (1.3%) of care homes notified Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) of one or more confirmed cases of Covid-19 among its staff or residents in the seven days up to April 9.
Young carers’ ID card launched on day of action
ID cards for young carers to help easily identify themselves as having a caring role are launching across 11 local authorities today to coincide with Young Carers’ Action Day.
The ID card will give young carers a quick way to inform teachers, pharmacists and GPs, staff in supermarkets, and community services such as leisure centres and local transport, that they look after someone.
It will also help them access their rights under the Social Services and Well-being Wales Act 2014, including their right to a carers’ needs assessment.
As well as a physical card other formats of ID are being tested, for example an app in Anglesey and Gwynedd or a wristband. With engagement with young carers, a national logo has also been created.