The Shadow Transport Minister – Russell George AM – has today (April 30) added his voice to the appreciation of all involved in maintaining and developing critical roads infrastructure in Wales. Mr George said: “I want to pay tribute to all those who have been maintaining our vital roads infrastructure during the lockdown. “The roads…
Today marks one year since I published the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives joint report, following their review of maternity services at the former Cwm Taf University Health Board. Over the last 12 months the Independent Maternity Services Oversight Panel has been monitoring and supporting the health board…
In the virtual Plenary session today (April 29), Paul Davies AM – the Leader of the Opposition – grilled the First Minister over one of the most concerning aspects to Wales’ response to the Coronavirus pandemic: the underreporting of deaths of people with the virus. Acknowledging that a review has been published, the Leader of…
Janet Finch-Saunders, the Shadow Social Minister, has reacted with shock at the announcement today (April 29) that the Minster for Health has refused to expand Covid-19 (Coronavirus) testing for all residents of care homes. Just last week, Mrs Finch-Saunders called for the mandatory testing. The UK Government yesterday pledged to introduce testing for all residents…
Police seized cocaine from a man in Tonyrefail on Friday (24 April, 2020).Two eagle-eyed officers spotted the driver of a black Corsa acting suspiciously he drove through Gilfach Goch at approximately 6pm.They vehicle continued into Tonyrefail but officers followed and pounced when they saw the car in a petrol station.They searched the driver and they…
Information obtained by the Welsh Conservatives suggests that bus companies and the routes they operate are under threat as a specific grant for bus services in Wales to help them through the Covid19 pandemic has not been passed on by Welsh Government. Figures as reported by media indicate that nearly one in seven routes across…
Caring for the most vulnerable people living in our communities across RCT is a job that Natalie Eshelby finds so rewarding, none more so than during these most difficult of times. Having worked for the Council for 14 years, her role as a Care and Support Practitioner within Adult Social Services can be very demanding…
A WELSH care agency is launching a campaign (April, 2020) to get people gardening during the current Coronavirus restrictions to help improve mental and physical wellbeing for those at home. Abacare says gardening is hugely beneficial, especially for the elderly or people with dementia, and it can help the mind and body stay healthy….
Doctors, and the whole healthcare team, are under intense pressure. The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) means they might need to deliver care in different ways. They are trying to do their best for all the patients they treat and to protect the health of the public. Much non-urgent care will be delayed, while members of…
If your child is involved in starting deliberate grassfires, you can expect a visit from us. Have the conversation before it is too late #NoToDeliberateFires Anybody who has information about deliberate grass fires should call 101 or dial 999 in an emergency. We need: • Names if you have them.• Precise location.• Descriptions of people, clothing,…
