Cenric Clement-Evans gives evidence to the Petitions Committee Petitions Committee, 21/10/2015 http://www.righttoknowasbestos.org Cenric Clement-Evans was invited to the Petitions Committee meeting, that took place at the Senedd yesterday for an evidence session to support the petition calling for a database of asbestos in schoolls submitted by the Right to Know Asbestos in Schools,…
Disabled people’s rights have gone backwards over the last five years, according to a major review of equality and human rights in Britain. Following its five-yearly review of progress on social justice, the equality watchdog called on the government to pay “urgent attention” to areas where disabled people’s rights have regressed. The Equality and Human…
Janet Bevan, a principal occupational therapist at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital was crowned Higher Apprentice of the Year at last night’s Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2015 ceremony which was held in the Celtic Manor Resort. The coveted awards celebrated the outstanding achievements of those who have exceeded expectations, shown a dynamic approach to training and demonstrated…
Findings and recommendations of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council social services. The evaluation is based on: Information received from the council Performance data Discussion at quarterly engagement meetings with senior officers Inspections, reviews and site visits Intelligence from complaints and concerns Information from other inspectorates and regulators Inspections of regulated services commissioned by the…
Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) has today published an individual evaluation report for each local authority in Wales, on the performance of social services in each area. The evaluation reports draw upon evidence from the work CSSIW has done with councils during the year and from the director of social services’ annual report….
Amongst the items on the Council agenda this evening was a debate on a consultation document from Welsh Government which looks at possible reductions in the number of Councillors as part of Local Government reorganization. The consultation report suggests that there should be a ratio of one Councillor to 4000 electors. At this evening's Council…
Police forces across Wales are working in partnership with Fire and Rescue Services and Trading Standards to keep the public safe as we prepare for Bonfire Night. With 5th November 2015 fast approaching, Operation Be A Nice Guy (BANG) is underway. The operation will see emergency services out and about reassuring the public that everything…
Stoptober, the 28-day national stop smoking challenge, officially came to an end yesterday but successful quitters are being urged to stay smoke-free to continue reaping the benefits. This year, more than 3500 people across Wales signed up to receive a quit pack for the October smoking challenge and Stop Smoking Wales is urging Stoptober…
The three Fire and Rescue services in Wales have been working in collaboration to create a new fire safety film which is due to premiere in schools across the country this autumn. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service came together with North Wales and Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Services to concentrate on…
Do you know your fraud fact from fraud fiction? Action Fraud and the City of London Police launch its Urban Fraud Myths campaign to let you know the truth about fraud and cyber crime Urban fraud myths are everywhere, which if believed often leave people in danger of becoming a victim of fraud and cyber…
