Diabetes UK Cymru is looking for healthcare professionals to help transform care for people living with diabetes across Wales. The charity is calling for consultants, nurses, GPs, dietitians, podiatrists, pharmacists and psychologists to take part in its award-winning Clinical Champions programme. The programme was launched in 2014 in partnership with Novo Nordisk, to address…
In an article which left me increasingly bemused Wales Online reported recently that Pontypridd Driving Test Centre is to close. Bemused because of the obvious contradictions in statements made by the DVSA in relation to this since the outset.Unlike Ms Wood AM and others, I have been involved in this since it was first mooted in…
Public Health Wales is reminding stroke survivors to get protected against flu with a free NHS vaccination if they haven’t had one yet this winter. Influenza (flu) is now circulating across Wales, and the number of cases is increasing. The flu vaccine remains the best way to protect yourself against catching flu and vaccines are…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has now issued more than 100 fines of £100 to irresponsible dog owners across the County Borough. To coincide with new, harder-hitting rules for dog owners that were introduced in October 2017, the Council’s Streetcare team has stepped up its patrols in streets, parks and the countryside in order to tackle…
The Wales Audit Office is conducting a study on behalf of the Auditor General for Wales on the well-being of young people. Our work will look at the Welsh Government’s strategic planning of services for young people aged 16-25. We will ask ‘what are the key lessons to learn from the Welsh Government’s efforts to…
The announcement that Adrian Crompton has been chosen as the preferred candidate to become the new Auditor General for Wales. The appointment is still subject to formal nomination by the Assembly’s Finance Committee, Assembly Members and final approval by Her Majesty the Queen. Adrian will replace the current Auditor General, Huw Vaughan Thomas when he…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has used an alternate approach to dealing with a company that polluted the River Taff in May and September of 2016. Following the reports, it was found that waste from the PB Gelatins UK Limited site in Treforest found its way into the river via an unchartered culvert. Although no fish…
Approximately 30 young drivers are killed every year on the roads across Wales, from research carried out by Welsh Government, young drivers are more likely to be involved in a serious or fatal accident than any other road user group. T/Assistant Chief Constable Jonathan Edwards, All Wales Strategic Roads Policing Lead said: “Young drivers are…
Influenza can be serious. Influenza is now circulating in the community, and it can be serious for some people, especially for pregnant women, those aged 65 and over, children, and people with long-term health conditions Avoid visiting individuals who may be more vulnerable to complications if they catch influenza Please do not visit a hospital or a care…
A public consultation has now begun over the proposed introduction of a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to control alcohol-related anti-social behaviour across Rhondda Cynon Taf. During December, the Council’s Cabinet discussed the proposal, which would designate the whole County Borough as a Controlled Drinking Zone. The PSPO would give the police and authorised…
