Current category: Social Services
24/09/2024
Additional Investment urgently needed for social care to help mitigate increasing NHS pressures ahead of winter
As the Welsh Government prepares for another challenging winter in the NHS, working closely with partners, the Welsh Local Government…
11/10/2023
WLGA Responds to the Chief Scientific Adviser for Health’s Report Looking at the Likely Pressures on NHS over the Next 10 to 25 Years
WLGA responds to the Chief Scientific Adviser for Health’s report looking at the likely pressures on the NHS over the…
05/10/2023
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…
21/09/2023
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…
28/09/2022
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…
14/02/2022
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…
14/09/2021
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…