Press Releases - Posts in Category: Social Services

WLGA Welcomes Social Care Workforce Survey and Calls for More Investment in the Workforce

Earlier this year, Social Care Wales undertook the first all-Wales survey of the registered social care workforce with the results published today. Responding to Social Care Wales’ survey of the registered workforce in Wales, Councillor Huw... read more

Thursday, 05 October 2023 Categories: News Social Services Workforce

WLGA Calls on UK Government to Prioritise Social Care and Invest in Early Intervention and Preventative Services

Following last week’s annual conference, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has written to ministers about the future delivery of social care in Wales. The letter details a shared local government long-term vision for social care... read more

Thursday, 21 September 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News Social Services

Social care can help to protect NHS for the next 75 years

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has reiterated its calls for more investment in social care to help the health service as the nation marks 75 years since the NHS was established. Councillor Huw David OBE (Bridgend), WLGA... read more

Wednesday, 05 July 2023 Categories: News Social Services

"Addressing health and social care challenges must be a shared endeavour"

The WLGA's spokespersons for Health and Social Care have responded to a Welsh NHS Confederation report which highlights challenges faced in social care. Councillor Llinos Medi (Anglesey) said: “As local government has long been clear,... read more

Wednesday, 28 September 2022 Categories: News Social Services

WLGA welcomes Social Care Bonus

The WLGA has welcomed the Welsh Government announcement to provide £96m to give an extra £1,000 payment for thousands of social care workers, aligned to the introduction of the real living wage. Cllr Huw David (Bridgend), WLGA Spokesperson... read more

Monday, 14 February 2022 Categories: Finance and Resources News Social Services

WLGA responds to Care Forum Wales criticisms

The WLGA has defended councils and the dedicated social care workforce following Care Forum Wales’ insulting and unsubstantiated comments made in response to the Welsh Government’s welcome announcement of additional funding for social care. ... read more

Tuesday, 14 September 2021 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News Social Services

Carers’ Rights Day: WLGA thanks carers in an exceptionally challenging year

To mark Carers’ Rights Day, Councillor Huw David (Bridgend), WLGA Spokesperson for Health and Social Care said:

“Our care system could not survive without the contribution of unpaid carers, who provide vital support for thousands of people every day. On Carers’ Rights Day today, I want to say a huge thank you on behalf of local government to all carers across ... read more

Thursday, 26 November 2020 Categories: News Social Services

Coronavirus Senedd social care report welcomed by local government

Responding to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s report on the coronavirus health and social care response so far, Councillor Huw David (Bridgend), WLGA Spokesperson for Health and Social Care said: “The coronavirus has hit our social... read more

Thursday, 09 July 2020 Categories: News Social Services

All partners have a part to play to secure financial sustainability of care sector, says WLGA

Partners need to pull together to help secure the social care sector’s financial sustainability, according to council leaders in Wales. Soaring demand and extra costs over a number of years have put social care services under enormous strain. The ... read more

Monday, 22 June 2020 Categories: News Social Services

£500 extra payment to care staff welcomed by councils

Responding to the First Minister’s confirmation that all staff working in care home settings will receive a £500 extra payment, Councillor Huw David (Bridgend), WLGA Spokesperson for Social Care and Health said: “We are extremely pleased... read more

Friday, 05 June 2020 Categories: News Social Services

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