The number of domiciliary carers being recruited in Swansea is starting to exceed the number of those leaving, and fewer elderly people are waiting to leave hospital because of a lack support in the community, it has been stated. Adult social services leaders told councillors on a scrutiny group these were positive signs after a particularly difficult period during Covid.
But they warned there was still a national shortage of care workers, some of whom were applying for new posts elsewhere for work or family reasons. Domiciliary carers are a vital cog in helping mainly frail, elderly people live independently at home.
Swansea Council has an in-house service, but pays companies to provide the majority of domiciliary care. You can get more Swansea news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.
