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Wishing our Chief Executive Sue Evans a fond farewell – diolch Sue!

Today we’re bidding farewell to our Chief Executive Sue Evans, who’s retiring after eight years at the helm of Social Care Wales and a 32-year career in the public sector.

Workforce Insight Series – briefings that highlight the voice of social care workers

We’ve created our first annual set of written briefings which summarise and highlight key information about the social care workforce in Wales.

Vote for the winner of the 2024 Caring in Welsh award

Voting is now open to choose a winner for the 2024 Caring in Welsh award.

New report recommends steps to improve social care data maturity

We commissioned a company called Alma Economics to carry out an independent data maturity assessment of all local authorities in Wales.

In honour of the social care sector – personal reflections

In her last column for the Western Mail, our Chief Executive Sue Evans OBE share some personal reflections about the social care sector

Our Chief Executive Sue Evans awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours List

Congratulations to our Chief Executive Sue Evans who has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2024.

Lisa Trigg appointed Director of Transformation and Workforce Development at Social Care Wales

New plan to address social care workforce challenges

We’ve launched the Social care workforce delivery plan 2024 to 2027

Search begins for workers providing excellent care and support in Welsh

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Caring in Welsh award.

Latest Camau Welsh language module now available

The Foundation module, the second module in the Camau Welsh language course is now available

Ymlaen - the new research, innovation and improvement strategy for social care

The aim of the strategy is to create a culture where evidence plays a central role in social care, and where people feel supported and inspired to try new things.

Get support to improve recruitment and retention in social care with our new guide

We’ve published a new guide that aims to support social care employers in Wales to improve recruitment and retention.