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The Gateway to Well-being: New Thoughts on Forthcoming Regulations for the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act, 2014
November 20, 2015
New legislation in Wales means new duties, responsibilities and new regulations, which are currently being drafted. Anyway…the point is the new Well-being Act will require things to be done differently.…
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A Room With a View
October 29, 2015
New Horizons for Prisoners Hidden away in Part 11 of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act (SSWA), is another ‘game-changing’ measure. It proposes to address prisoner’s needs directly, link…
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5 Things you need to know about the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
October 26, 2015
This article summarises key-features of the Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales), 2014 (SSWA). It reviews the scale, scope, focus, funding and training requirements. Not just another piece of legislation…
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MIND THE GAP! Developing New Practice in response to The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
October 15, 2015
The Social Services and Well-being Act (SSWA) represents a ‘step-change’ in the legislation surrounding the DELIVERY of Social Care in Wales. Therefore, the intent of the Act will only be realised…
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Assessment and Goal Setting Under The Social Services and Well-being Act 2014
October 8, 2015
The Challenge “Be a shade braver!” said my last blog…a reference to the primacy of the person-centred focus and increased therapeutic ambition of the Social Services and Well-being Act (SSWA).…
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Person-Centredness and the Social Services and Well-being Act 2014
October 2, 2015
The Social Services and Well-being Act 2014 The SSWA represents a step-change in our approach to health and social care. In other words, it is NOT an incremental or gradual…
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Dementia Care: The Social Services and Well-being Act 2014
September 23, 2015
The Challenges of Dementia In my last blog, I considered the cost to society of caring for our older citizens with cognitive deficits caused by dementia, and also my own…
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The Challenges of Dementia Service Provision in Wales
September 17, 2015
Welfare Provision and Older Adults The UK welfare-burden, in respect of long term support (LTS) for older adults with cognitive impairment, is set to increase dramatically, as the number of over…
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