Trial screening programme for type 1 diabetes recruiting 20,000 children in UK Blood tests will identify children likely to develop type 1 diabetes, allowing earlier, safer diagnosis Those found to be at high risk could be eligible for trials of cutting-edge immunotherapies to prevent or delay the condition and will receive education on how to…
The Council has appointed a contractor after receiving planning permission for the next major phase of work at the Tylorstown Landslip site – which covers remediation of the remaining tip on the hillside and reprofiling the upper tip. https://www.facebook.com/ynyshir2020/ https://twitter.com/Ynyshir2020 The Planning and Development Committee recently considered the Council’s application on October 20, and agreed…
A Cardiff cancer team who have gone above and beyond to improve services for people living with cancer has been honoured with a Macmillan award. Cathryn Lewis, a Macmillan Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist forms part of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary therapies team based at Velindre Cancer Centre. Cathryn was presented with the prestigious…
Welsh Conservative Samuel Kurtz, Shadow Rural Affairs Minister and MS for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, called for a Wales-wide housing order. Kurtz originally called for an order on Tuesday during the Minister’s statement, updating the Senedd on the spread of avian flu in Wales. He said: “With the way avian flu has spread across…
This week, partners from across the region came together to discuss the opportunities a system approach to healthy weights could bring to people across the region. Being a healthy weight is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of long term health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancers. We also…
Cwm Taf People First is celebrating 25 years of work to support people with learning disabilities! As part of their anniversary celebrations, they kindly ask for donations to continue their invaluable work in our communities. Based at the Arts Factory in Ferndale, the organisation has 120 hard-working members who aim to promote the voices of…
When Welsh NHS leaders say – “There is a social care crisis” Following a statement from the Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation saying the social care “sector is already in crisis”, Welsh Conservative Shadow Social Services Minister Gareth Davies MS said: “There is a social care crisis. With NHS chiefs coming out like…
Union influence is unwelcome in Welsh schools A fair and free education system is a right of every young person in Britain. But here in Wales, and under Labour, that right is in jeopardy. Trade Unions are being given unprecedented influence over the curriculum. The ‘Unions and the World of Work’ pilot will compromise…
Andrew RT Davies has said Labour have left the Welsh taxpayer ‘holding the bag’ on Cardiff Airport, as flight numbers from the airport drop. His comments come as Labour’s Deputy Climate Change Minister refused to set a date for the resumption of the direct bus service between Cardiff Airport and Cardiff City Centre. Third quarter…
On the 20th of September the Welsh Government quietly published on its statistics website a paper called: “Evidence review of elasticities relevant to a visitor levy (Tourism Tax) in Wales.” (Please see below for link*) There was on this occasion no press release, it wasn’t published in the Visit Wales newsletters which are sent to…
