An Aberdare man has been jailed for 30 weeks for assaulting his partner of 34 years. Wayne Lewis, 56, of Penywaun, was jailed at Merthyr Crown Court on Thursday, 21st January, 2021. The court also granted an application by South Wales Police for a restraining order which prevents him from seeing the victim for three…
The introduction of ‘Lucy’s Law’ – a ban on third-party puppy and kitten sales will be introduced in September, 15 months later than in England. Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Energy and Rural Affairs, and Welsh Conservative spokesperson on Animal Welfare Janet Finch-Saunders MS has called it “… cruel”, and likely to lead to months…
Stroke Association calls on Welsh Government to announce new plan for stroke care in Wales ahead of debate in Senedd The COVID-19 pandemic has led to already struggling stroke survivors and carers finding it hard to get the care and support they need, according to the Stroke Association’s ‘Stroke Recoveries at Risk’ report. The charity’s report, which includes the views of more than 2,000 stroke…
A new generation of long-term homeworkers created by COVID-19 is at risk physically and mentally through inadequateemployer support. Research reveals employees are already feeling the negative effects of a home environment often ill-equipped for theworking day. The company behind the research, EIZO, warns there may be a rise in ‘Homeworking LOSERS’, or ‘Laptops OnSofas and Employment Rights Shelved’. Almost forty per cent (39%) of people are functioning without any additional, employer-provided equipment such as a…
Diabetes UK Cymru has launched a creative challenge, #StrongWithType1 to mark “Children and Type 1 Diabetes Day” on 3 February. The charity is offering free boxes of craft materials and, fun and inspiring ideas to kids living with type 1 diabetes in Wales. Dai Williams, National Director, Wales said: “We wanted to celebrate children…
Velindre University NHS Trust will hold its first virtual Board meeting of 2021 in public on Thursday 28 January. The Trust Executive Team and Non-Executive Directors will hold their virtual Board meeting in public and will continue to use the widely available video conferencing platform Zoom. The Board has overall responsibility for the strategy and performance of…
