Chief Executive Care Forum Wales. Former Chair North Wales Regional Partnership Board. Siarad tipyn o π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ
North Wales / Gogledd Cymru
Joined July 2012
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Mary Wimbury π retweeted
We switched to decaf sometime ago now, reducing the urgency people can experience. Really interesting to read further positive outcomes ππ»
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The winner of the 2024 Accolades Building bright futures for children and families category is Born into Care π
Congratulations! π
#2024Accolades
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
Workforce pressures remain a key issue as Tadhg affirms; vital too for new innovative training pathways to be part of recruitment and retention. We at @FuturU_ai see our mission firmly within this imperative @scottishcare @vicrayner @MaryWimbury @ProfMartinGreen @tobiasgavin β at Cooling, England
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
For 30 years, @careforumwales has championed the social care sector, offering a voice to its members whose primary role is to look after some of the most vulnerable people in society.
I was proud to sponsor this very special celebratory event at the @SeneddWales.
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
The Senedd's finance committee are calling on the Welsh government to change their spending plans for next year
They say funding will beΒ inadequate for social services and education
The Welsh Government says their budget is worth Β£1.3 billion pounds less than in 2021
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
Our website has a variety of resources and tools, but we know itβs not always easy to find what youβre looking for. π
To help us improve this, weβd like to hear from you.
Take our short survey: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PBNK9MP
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
Social care contributes 5x more than agriculture to the UK economy.
As @vicrayner said the other day, how come we have @BBCFarmingToday and not #BBCSocialCareToday
292k people work in agriculture. 1.6m in social care. They all start work early.
Come on @BBCRadio4
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
Important crossroads for the sector and rewarding its workforce itβs crucial for retention and recruitment. This begins with fair Funding. @SocialCareWales @WelshGovernment @tobiasgavin @MarkDrakeford β at Cooling, England
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
View or Listen or view the full episode here π newcrosshealthcare.com/voiceβ¦
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
βWeβre very pleased to have that pledge that registered care workers should be paid at least the living wage, but it just isnβt enough." ποΈ
@CFWMary, CEO @CareForumWales, discusses the Welsh care sector & its future. #VoicesofCare, with @Suhail1Mirza, out now! π #SocialCare
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
Thousands are at risk of poor home care because fees being paid by councils and NHS don't cover the costs, according to @homecareassn New research that highlights the financial pressures across the care sector.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67414940
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
"Quality care, a strong workforce, and sustainable services cannot be delivered on the cheapβ
β¦@homecareassnβ© bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67414940
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Mary spoke eloquently of the need to re imagine training and education as significant increase in care workers needed to meet ageing population with ever more complex needs @tobiasgavin @FuturU_ai @SocialCareWales β at Cooling, England
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
Maryβs incisive analysis both sobering and inspiring. Social care so much to offer and now needs the recognition and resources it amply deserves @socfuture @tobiasgavin @MarkDrakeford @SocialCareWales β at Cooling, England
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
βWhoever you are, whatever your background, whatever your demographics, there's a place for you working in social care.β π
@CFWMary, CEO @CareForumWales discusses inclusion and diversity in Welsh social care. #VoicesofCare, with @Suhail1Mirza, out Thursday. Subscribe π
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
Here's a good example of what happens when charity subsidy of underfunded public sector contracts becomes unsustainable dailypost.co.uk/news/north-w⦠h/t @CFWMary
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
Prof Dawn Skelton at #GAN2023 don't use a risk of falls tool...consider all residents to be at high risk and focus on interventions to reduce risk.
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
Falls are a big issue in both care homes and care at home. We need to think about moving more. You need to move the body to allow it to work - Professor Dawn Skelton @CaledonianNews at #GAN2023 π
Mary Wimbury π retweeted
#COVID19 means that there was a decrease in physical activity. This resulted in increased frailty and falls. Professor Dawn Skelton @CaledonianNews
#GAN2023 π
