The crisis that engulfed Wales’ ambulance service has been laid bare as it is revealed police cars had to be used several times in just one weekend to take people to hospital. Across the weekend of the 29th October 2021, 110 incidents were recorded where in: 14% of incidents, officers conveyed a patient to hospital;…
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) and the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) have released new guidance to tackle common and repeated mistakes seen in the aftercare of patients receiving support under the Mental Health Act. PHSO and LGSCO work together on complaints that involve both health and social care bodies. The…
Today firms have said they are struggling to recruit in the face of record job vacancies. Nacro is calling for firms to hire those with criminal records to reduce reoffending and bolster the workforce. See the comment below: Nacro chief executive Campbell Robb said: “We are overlooking one vital resource to address the country’s shortage…
Cwm Taf is pleased to be able to reintroduce increased visiting across our Maternity Services. From Monday 11 April, a single individual will also be able to visit our antenatal and postnatal wards for four hour sessions each day. During labour, birthing partners can be present during labour assessment and during all procedures undertaken in a single occupancy room. When…
