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New ways to help more people take up jobs in care

In her latest column for the Western Mail, our Chief Executive Sue Evans discusses the importance of attracting and recruiting enough people with the right skills and values to work in caring roles

The Prince’s Trust partnership programme: young people get bespoke introduction to social care career opportunities

Young people aged 18 to 30 in Wales have been taking part in a specially-designed training programme to help get them into a career in social care.

Bursaries to increase for social work students starting their studies from September

The Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced that new social work students, who start their studies from September onwards, will receive significantly higher bursaries.

National Eisteddfod event to highlight importance of caring in Welsh

Anyone visiting the Ceredigion National Eisteddfod on Monday 1 August is welcome to attend our event to highlight the importance of providing care and support to people in Welsh.

Social care summer school: Pembrokeshire pupils get a taste of careers in social care

Pupils at Haverfordwest VC High School have been the first to receive a new type of introduction to social care training.

Why the well-being of our care workers is so important

In her latest column for the Western Mail, Sue Evans discusses why the well-being of our care workers is so important

New report gives snapshot of social care workforce in Wales

New report gives snapshot of social care workforce in Wales

Covid-19 impact report reveals newly qualified social workers need more support in the workplace

A new report on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on newly qualified social workers reveals the challenges faced by graduates in the workplace, but also highlights some of the benefits of the new ways of working introduced during the pandemic.

We're supporting Pride month

We’re changing our logo during June in support of Pride month 2022 and to show our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity.

Changes to social care workers’ registration come into effect

​A new way for social care workers to register and a reduction in the number of hours of continuous professional development (CPD) social care workers need to do to renew their registration have now come into effect.

Tell us how the pandemic has affected your health and well-being

Share your experiences of the effects of the pandemic on your health and well-being

Tell us what matters most in developing family support services

Together with Health and Care Research Wales, we’re launching two surveys to help inform our research priorities for care and support of families and children, and we want you to share your experiences, opinions and biggest concerns.