As a consultant hepatologist at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, my day job before Covid-19 often involved many face-to-face patient reviews, ambulatory unit hot clinics (where patients can access same-day care), endoscopies and multidisciplinary teams. On the wards, I was responsible for looking after between 20 and 30 gastroenterology in-patients, as well as being part of…
Commenting on the announcement of the Bus Emergency Scheme, the Shadow Transport Minister, Russell George MS, said: “Buses are the most frequently used method of public transport in Wales and for that reason they have a key role in connecting communities. “Given the pandemic has hard-hit passenger numbers as well as the Welsh Government’s disappointing lack…
Cabinet Members have received an update on the changes made to help residents maintain social distancing within popular public spaces – including markings and signage within Town Centres and parks. At their meeting on Thursday, June 25, via video conferencing, Cabinet considered an Officer report summarising the recent action taken in advance of non-essential shops re-opening, particularly…
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has successfully appointed a new Chief Executive. Paul Mears will join the UHB in September and brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously been CEO of Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the Chief Operating Officer at Torbay Hospital and Director of Operations of Torbay Care…
More than 60 kilos of cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin with a street value of an estimated £6 million and £25,000 in cash has been seized in police raids across southern Wales after a massive breakthrough by UK law enforcement agencies took down a bespoke encrypted global communication service used exclusively by criminals. Over the past…
Below is part of a press release put out by the Labour-controlled Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, what would seem unusual is the wording in some parts of the report. “WelTAG 1 study on options to extend public transport from Aberdare Station to Hirwaun” “WelTAG 2 study to arrive at a preferred option and…
THE WELSH MINISTERS (THE NEATH TO ABERGAVENNY TRUNK ROAD (A465) (ABERGAVENNY TO HIRWAUN DUALLING AND SLIP ROADS) AND EAST OF ABERCYNON TO EAST OF DOWLAIS TRUNK ROAD (A4060) AND CARDIFF TO GLAN CONWY TRUNK ROAD (A470) (CONNECTING ROADS) (DOWLAIS TOP TO HIRWAUN)) (SUPPLEMENTARY) (NO.1) COMPULSORY PURCHASE) ORDER 2020 COMPULSORY PURCHASE OF LAND AND NEW RIGHTS…
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL (FOOTPATH 18 ABERDARE) (TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council intends not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 which will have…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding tax credits customers that they need to tell HMRC about any changes in their circumstances or income by 31 July. Tax credits help working families with targeted financial support so it is important that people don’t miss out on money that they are entitled to. Renewing…
The Labour-led Welsh Government’s £500 bonus for care, health, and other key workers – which was announced two months ago today – has still yet to be paid to a single person. Commenting, Janet Finch-Saunders – the Shadow Minister for Social Care – said: “This bonus is proving to be a poisoned chalice for the…
