The Welsh Government has announced £7 million of funding for the National Integrated Autism Service. The announcement brings the total amount of funding to support austim services in Wales to £13 million up until 2021. Wales is the first UK country to offer a national service to provide lifetime support to children and adults with…
Following the approval of the general principles of the Public Health (Wales) Bill by the National Assembly for Wales in February, Stage 2 proceedings took place in the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee on 23 March. Stage 2 is the first chance for Assembly Members to make amendments to the Bill. During the meeting a number…
Staff across Cwm Taf University Health Board are aiming to feel healthier by taking part in a new campaign that launches today (Monday March 27 2017). One Small Change encourages staff to pledge to make one small change to their daily lifestyle and then commit to it for a 30 day Feel Great Challenge. The…
Below is a copy of an email directed at Head of Service–Corporate Design & Maintenance for RCTCBC, the local resident who addressed and expressed his concerns in the email has been questioning RCTC since the council dumped 1,500 tons of waste in Glynhafod an illegal act by the labour controlled RCTC. The council…
A study by the University of Tel Aviv has found that resistance to insulin may be linked to an increase in cognitive decline. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, the research finds that insulin resistance, caused in part by obesity and physical inactivity, is also linked to a more rapid decline in cognitive performance. The…
Does someone in your organisation or across the social care workforce sector deserve to be recognised for their dedication to social care in Wales? Is your organisation committed to Dignity in Care? If the answer to either of the questions above is YES, then NOMINATE NOW for the annual Wales Care Awards – the nominations…
Police forces across the UK recorded a total of 260 cases of alleged electoral fraud in 2016, the Electoral Commission has revealed. The watchdog also reported that two recently concluded cases had resulted in successful prosecutions and convictions: A successfully elected local government candidate was found guilty of submitting a fraudulent electoral registration application and…
Do you want to make a difference, gain experience, meet new people and learn new skills.If so we are looking for individuals who are reliable, friendly and can commit to making a difference, by supporting our patients. If you’re interested in volunteering please come along or book a space on our forthcominginduction session on: Tuesday 4th…
A Mountain Ash resident is celebrating after winning £1,000 of John Lewis vouchers thanks to Cardiff’s leading independent estate agency, Moginie James – and top of the wish list is a new washing machine. Moginie James launched the popular competition to win the vouchers for St David’s’ flagship store after being ranked in the top…
CARERS in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) are next month (April, 2017) being offered free advice on respite relief by a care agency in the area. Abacare is hosting a Respite Care Awareness Week from April 10 until 14 and will be advising people on the topic. Peter Angelides, CEO of the multi award-winning care provider, said:…
