Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) today published an overview of Children and Adult Social Services in Wales. The report describes the overwhelming pressures local authorities have faced in providing care and support during the pandemic, and the future challenges and difficulties they now face. The inspectorate spoke to 800 people who work in, work with or…
The Open University is hosting a unique event at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) as one of several initiatives to mark its commitment to responding to the climate crisis. COP26 will bring together parties from across the world to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Open University…
Responding to an expert stating that a coal tip warning system is essential, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Janet Finch Saunders MS said: “The calls for a coal tip warning system should be heeded by Labour ministers. We’ve already seen the government release details about 327 higher-risk coal tips without releasing the specific…
The number of beds in the Welsh NHS fell by 224 during the first year of the pandemic it can be revealed. Official statistics released last week show the Labour Government in Cardiff Bay oversaw a fall in NHS Wales beds from 10,564 to 10,340 in 2020/21, a decrease of 2.1% compared to 2019/20. During…
Welsh Minister Julie James MS is responsible for Transport Rail services through the Wales and Borders franchise, why is this ongoing problem allowed to happen could it be she has too many responsibilities to bother about overcrowding and the lack of rolling stock? Responsibilities of Welsh Minister Julie James · The housing and housing-related activities…
