But no link found with hayfever medications. Certain antidepressants and bladder medications are linked to increased risk of dementia, according to new University of East Anglia research funded by Alzheimer’s Society and published today in the British Medical Journal. However, the study dispels earlier fears around some hayfever drugs and dementia. This is the largest…
The Council will benefit from a further £2.67m funding for Highways and Transportation schemes in 2018/19 from the Welsh Government – which in addition had also allocated a separate £1.5m to the Mountain Ash Cross Valley Link in late March 2018. The Highways funding has been confirmed as the Welsh Government announced details of its…
The Information Commissioner’s Office is prosecuting a councillor at Thanet District Council under section 77 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Cllr Suzanne Brimm, who represents the Birchington South Ward, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Two charges relate to section 77 offences and the third is for non-notification. Section 77 FOIA concerns…
Dietitians are now providing a training service to staff who work in care homes in the Cwm Taf area to ensure that residents are receiving the correct nutrition and hydration for their needs. The service provided by dietitians in Cwm Taf has been a huge success. Every member of staff who has undergone training has…
PLANNING LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS ACT 1990 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Notice in effect from 26 April 2018 until 02 May 2018 Application No:- 18/0302/08 Applicant:- Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC Proposal:- The development of approximately 10,100m² of Class B1, B2 and B8 (Industrial) uses and associated vehicle parking (with…
Carers Wales has responded to the Older People's Commissioner for Wales' report on 'Rethinking Respite for People Affected by Dementia'. Carers Wales would like to see the following: Increase and ring-fence the funding for carers’ breaks and ensure that there is more transparency and consistency about what is available. Ensure that there are enough respite…
