Neonatal services in Wales are overstretched and under incredible pressure, putting the safety of the sickest babies at risk. Findings of new research published today in the Bliss baby report 2016: time for change, show that there is a severe shortage of neonatal nurses and doctors, meaning units are not able to meet national standards on…
Creating a sustainable food system for Wales, that will help feed the population through a future of uncertain climate and political change, is the focus of a unique event in the Vale of Glamorgantomorrow, with farmers, community growers and policy makers coming together. With increasing interest in local food, community growing and food security, the…
The Welsh Food Festival is back this summer, celebrating all the culinary delights from around the country. Big Welsh Bite 2016, which takes place at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd, on August 6-7, promises to be a mouth-watering event for all the family. Are you a Welsh food producer? Would you like to be a…
New research shows that a genetic ‘risk score’ may detect people at higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear according to a study published today (Wednesday 6 July) in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. For the study, researchers calculated a 'risk score' based on whether or not a person…
Stress-related illnesses are increasingly responsible for ambulance service staff being absent from work, prompting calls for the Welsh Government to take urgent action to address this issue.New figures have been uncovered by the Welsh Conservatives, utilising the Freedom of Information Act. In 2015/16, 17.4% of lost days in Wales were linked to an absence reason…
After a successful year of playing rugby we now have over 50 girls involved in the sport in school time and 40 attached to Mountain Ash Rugby Club. Next year they will play regular school fixtures in addition to joining the U15’s girls’ rugby league with Mountain Ash Rugby Club. We would like to thank…
