Institute Of Welsh Affairs

An open, politically independent and inclusive space for discussion and debate is the best way to identify the challenges we face in Wales because of Covid-19, and work out where the opportunities for real change are. We are well placed to bring those voices together, and the IWA #RethinkingWales series (supported by the Carnegie UK Trust) will explore how different sectors need to respond to this crisis and how we need to start thinking differently. Often deemed a ‘forgotten’ sector, Covid-19 has brought social care to national attention. It has exposed the heroic sacrifices of care workers as well as structural deficiencies, and has challenged policy makers to create a more stable future for the sector. In this session we will explore: The experiences of Covid-19, in terms of the capacity of the sector, its growing prestige and its relationships with local authorities and Health Boards; The issue of resources and how to fund a sustainable system for an ageing population; What policy makers can do