A new survey of 55,700 carers published today (3 August 2017) by NHS Digital found that almost 40% of carers who reported the most serious financial difficulties also felt socially isolated. The Personal Social Services Survey of Adult Carers in England 2016-17 also found that: 21% of carers surveyed have been providing unpaid care for…
Theatr Brycheiniog present a fun filled family festival on 12 – 13 August with an outdoor stage, workshops and main stage performances, including a performance from the South African super band Dream Team. Their stage-show will launch a season of South African activities in Brecon and Wales, culminating in performances of King Cetshwayo: The Musical…
Brecon will witness a spectacle never before seen on it’s streets this August as over 100 Zulus take over the town with parades, displays and spectacular performances. Including a hip-hop and traditional dance stage show, a full scale Zulu musical, a royal choir, a series of talks and a battle re-enactment, Brecon is set to…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has re-iterated its zero-tolerance approach to fly tipping offences after two more residents were prosecuted – and ordered to pay a combined total of more than £840. The Council is continuing to clamp down on litter louts and fly-tippers in a bid to make the County Borough cleaner and greener. The…
ELDERLY and vulnerable people across Wales who are cared for at home can this month (August, 2017) continue to nominate their favourite carer for an award in recognition of the work they do. Abacare has extended the deadline for people receiving care to nominate their carers for a series of accolades including Carer of…
Patients at Pinewood House are developing their skills and building their confidence in a working environment thanks to the opening of Pinewood House Stores. The shop, based within the mental health rehabilitation unit in Treorchy, provides patients with the opportunity to work behind the kiosk to help with their recovery and develop new skills to…
