Researchers in New Mexico and Croatia have tested a non-invasive brain scanning technique known as magnetoencephalography, or MEG, as an early biomarker of Alzheimer's disease. The results of the study are published today in the journal of Human Brain Mapping. Dr Doug Brown, Director of Research at Alzheimer’s Society, said: “Alzheimer’s disease can start causing changes in…
The cost to public authorities of welfare litigation in the Court of Protection “may have a chilling effect on their willingness to refer disputes to court where appropriate”, researchers have said. A report funded by the Nuffield Foundation and carried out by researchers at Cardiff University’s School of Law and Politics, Welfare cases in the Court…
Welsh Conservatives have called on the Labour-led Government to withdraw its plans for a devastating ‘Tourism Tax’ after latest figures released today showed there has been an increase of over six per cent in overnight trips to Wales*. The proposal for a ‘tourist tax’ – also backed by Plaid Cymru and the Lib Dems…
A Welsh council has been fined £150,000 after it failed to address vibration-related illnesses affecting its workers. Wrexham council was handed the fine after the local magistrates’ court heard how a 57-year old employee of the council’s StreetScene department had been diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) in September 2015. HAVS is caused from…
“I just want to live independently, be able to use my kitchen and bathroom and get out of my front door safely without having to be picked up by an ambulance.” (Mrs D, Bridgend). “I am very pleased the steps have been done, it is much safer for me.” (Mrs J, Neath Port Talbot….
Restart a Heart Day is a designated day of action across Europe with the aim to teach vital life saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills to as many people as possible. On Monday 16th October, Welsh Hearts, Wales’ Leading Heart Charity will be holding free CPR & defibrillator training event at the Pier Head Building, Senedd, National…
The Open Spaces Society are delighted that the Welsh Government is proposing an increase in public-access opportunities in Wales. The society has responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation, ‘Taking Forward Wales’s Sustainable Management of Natural Resources’. Chapter 4 is about access to the outdoors. We welcome proposals for legal access to coast and cliff and…
Welsh Conservatives have criticised Labour plans for a ‘Tourism Tax’ which they say could devastate small Welsh businesses and discourage people from visiting Wales. The idea has been investigated and introduced in other parts of the world, and Plaid’s Finance Spokesman confirmed in the chamber this afternoon that it could be used to pay for…
South Wales Police is working with partner agencies to protect children and vulnerable adults who are being ‘used and abused’ by organised crime groups to extend their drug dealing business. ‘County lines’ is an emerging national issue, where organised crime groups from urban areas such as London, Liverpool and Birmingham put children and vulnerable adults…
Over 200,000 children per year are affected by parental imprisonment across England and Wales, resulting in much poorer outcomes for these children compared with their counterparts. Barnardo’s Cymru works in partnership with our colleagues across the sectors to secure better wellbeing outcomes for children who are affected by parental imprisonment. We believe it is vital…
