New Aberdare retailer, the Aberdare 1 Stop Fire and Stove Shop, has got off to a roaring start with help from Business Wales, the Welsh Government’s business support service for start-up and existing businesses. The business exceeded its sales targets in its first year of trading and is well on course for further growth and…
Ian Jones and Steve Martin explore how councils across Wales can mitigate the financial pressures they face. May 24th, 2016 4 Following the announcement of the new Welsh Government Cabinet, Mark Drakeford becomes the Cabinet Secretary responsible for Finance and Local Government. He does so at a time when Welsh Government funding to councils…
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today (Tuesday 24 May) publishes its strategy for 2016 to 2021, setting out its vision for a 'more targeted, responsive and collaborative approach to regulation' so more people get better quality care. Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Society said: 'Thousands of people with dementia are being badly let down…
Years of caring for patients have inspired staff at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon to put their feelings down on paper and compile a book of poems and quotes called ‘Reflections of Care’. After working alongside the organisational development department, Lynne James, ward manager on ward 3 took the opportunity of putting an idea into action. Asking…
The Children’s Commissioner is looking for young people to join her Advisory Panel. The Young People’s Advisory Panel is a new group being set up to advise Sally Holland, Children’s Commissioner for Wales, on her work. The Children’s Commissioner and her team promote and protect the rights and welfare of children and young people living…
