The latest waiting time figures for A&E in Wales show that yet again patients are having to wait far too long in departments across the country. During July 2016 only 88.2% of patients at the Royal Glamorgan were seen and discharged or admitted within the target time of four hours. More than 600 patients waited…
The Welsh Labour Government has today come under fire for secret cuts to its flagship job creation scheme. Jobs Growth Wales used to offer a 100% subsidy for firms to employ people aged between 16-24, but ministers have quietly slashed that subsidy to 50% without informing Assembly Members or the public. Welsh Conservatives said…
A purpose-built sensory room to help dementia patients to communicate their thoughts and feelings is about to officially open at Ysbyty George Thomas, in Treorchy, thanks to the work of occupational therapist Hayley Jones. The modern facility, established in the Lewis Merthyr Day Unit, uses projected video or photographs, sounds, lights, textures, and smells…
RNIB Cymru wants runners taking part in this year’s Cardiff Half Marathon to raise money to support people living with sight loss in Wales. This year RNIB Cymru is offering runners the chance to contribute towards the RNIB Talking Books Appeal. Talking Books provide a lifeline for blind and partially sighted people by allowing…
The strong elite partnerships across Wales and the UK have given Welsh athletes the platform to bring home a record Olympic Games medal haul, says Sport Wales Chief Exective Sarah Powell. The 10 medals won in Rio smashed the previous best of seven at London 2012 and equalled the four golds won at Antwerp in…
