WORST MANAGEMENT EVER!
My concerns with Care Cymru are not centred on the individual carers, many of whom do their best under difficult circumstances, but rather on the clear lack of effective leadership, planning, and oversight from senior management.
The service appears to be poorly organised, with care schedules that do not reflect the needs of a highly dependent, immobile individual. My nan is typically assisted out of bed around 10:00–10:30am, given breakfast, then seen again at 12:00pm for lunch, 3:00pm for dinner, and finally put to bed between 6:00–7:00pm — after which she is left until the following morning at around 10:00–10:30am. For someone who cannot move independently, use the toilet, or access food or drink without assistance, this kind of planning is completely inadequate and raises serious concerns around safeguarding, dignity, and basic care standards.
There is also a lack of consistency and structure in visit times, with calls sometimes brought forward without notice. This suggests a system designed around staff convenience rather than the needs of the individual receiving care. Proper care planning and adherence to agreed schedules are fundamental expectations, yet these do not appear to be met.
In addition, Occupational Therapy (OT) visits have been arranged without informing the family or providing any updates. For a service responsible for coordinating care, failing to communicate about external professional involvement is unacceptable and reflects very poor management and a lack of transparency.
Most concerning of all is the failure of senior management to engage with concerns. Attempts to make contact via phone and email are routinely ignored, leaving families without support, answers, or reassurance when serious issues are raised. This lack of communication and accountability demonstrates a disregard for both clients and their families.
Overall, this is a clear failure of leadership and management. A care provider should ensure robust care planning, clear and consistent communication, and adherence to key care standards and policies. In this case, those responsibilities are not being met.
29. april 2026
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