There was a clear, recognised need for the department to have a strong commissioning strategy and to review its currently commissioned services. [Read more…]

The percentage of initial case conferences held within 15 days of strategy discussion/referral had declined during 2013/ 2014. This particular target is an important indicator of Conwy’s ability to swiftly address safeguarding concerns, and prevent delay and potentially increased risk to the welfare of the child. There was a decrease since 2012/13 (96.1% to 78.3%), which prompted us to seek an urgent explanation and take positive, swift action. [Read more…]

As a service, it is our responsibility and ambition to support young people into independence when they are ready. Many wish to remain in their established foster homes after their 18^th birthday. This is possible within Conwy via “Supported Lodgings”, but will expand with the “When I am ready” initiative. Our aim is to provide this option to all care leavers while still having capacity to accept new looked after children. [Read more…]

A number of high profile closures of residential care homes in Conwy over the past 12 months has highlighted the need to re-visit our reviewing process in relation to placements in residential and nursing care. The high volume of placements that need reviewing has always been difficult to manage owing to capacity issues. [Read more…]

In 2013, the Alzheimer’s Society estimated that there were 10,727 people with dementia in the North Wales region. They estimate that there will be 2,307 people with dementia (all age group) in Conwy. This presents a clear challenge for the future that we must be prepared to meet. [Read more…]