Although motorcyclists represent just 0.7% of road traffic in Wales, they account for 23% of killed or seriously injured road casualties. As we all know, motorcyclists are often also drivers and depending on which mode of transport they use on a particular day, they could be drastically more at risk of being involved in a…
Social Care Wales today published our response to our consultation on Transforming Care in the 21st Century, which ran for 12 weeks between 24 July and 16 October 2017. The report provides a summary of responses and details how we have modified our proposals in light of the feedback we received about proposed changes to: our…
A lack of progress on a promised specialist clinic in Wales for transgender people is unacceptable, GP leaders have said. Speaking at this year’s Welsh local medical committees conference, BMA Welsh GPs committee chair Charlotte Jones said the behaviour of officials and health boards involved has led to a loss of confidence. The Welsh Government…
Thousands of animals fall victim to Britain’s roads each year, with almost 4,000 found by local authorities in 2016 and 2017 alone, according to new research. The new figures, obtained by Freedom of Information request to Highways England, Transport Scotland and the Welsh Department for Transport, reveal some unlucky animals are more likely than others…
Patients in Rhondda may be offered gardening on prescription to help to improve their wellbeing. Rachel Bennett, a GP at Forest View practice in Treorchy, came up with the idea of Grow Rhondda, a therapeutic gardening group. The service is designed for people presenting with mild anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem or social isolation. Patients…
Literature Wales has today announced its investment in new writing with a record number of first-time applicants among its female-led list of 2018 Writers’ Bursaries and Mentoring Scheme recipients. In announcing the names of 25 writers who will be supported this year, Literature Wales stated that “these are unique and distinctive voices with powerful stories…
Just in case you forgot Labours empty promise back in 2012 PROTECT ‘SEVEN DAYS A WEEK MEALS ON WHEELS’ & SUPPORT PROVIDED FOR THE ELDERLY A Labour controlled Council would commit to protect the provision of our seven days a week meals on wheels service and other associated services supporting the elderly introduced by Labour from…
The Council has started its latest two-week operation to clean the verges and hard shoulders along the A470 trunk road in Rhondda Cynon Taf. While the South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA) is responsible for the maintenance of the A470, the Council retains responsibility for cleaning its surrounding areas from Taff’s Well to Abercynon. This…
DVLA has just made some new additions to their Pay a DVLA fine service. The service, launched in 2016 allows customers to pay vehicle-related fines online. Building on its success, the service has now been extended and enhanced, allowing customers to deal with a broader range of fines more easily, and sort out their vehicle…
The free askMID mobile phone service launched by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) today will help millions of accident victims a year to check vehicle insurance details at the roadside. The new 'askMID Roadside' service, which is only accessible via a smart mobile device at www.askMID.com, can be used to check the insurance details of…
