15 September 2023 - AberdareOnline

New digital forensic technology helps improve support for rape victims

Team @ AberdareOnline15 September 202315 September 202305 mins

South Wales Police continues its role out of state-of-the-art technology which allows officers to examine the phones of rape victims far quicker than has ever been previously possible. The investment comes as the force continues to implement Operation Soteria, a new approach to investigating rape. https://www.south-wales.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/images/south-wales/news/news-images/2023/09-medi-september/digital-forensics-kiosks-eng.mp4 As part of this initiative the Home Office, through…

Proposal to transfer Rhigos pupils to the new Hirwaun Primary School

Team @ AberdareOnline15 September 202315 September 202307 mins

We expect the decision has already been made to close Rhigos Primary School, knowing how the council work the new Primary School in Hirwaun was designed to take the extra pupils from Rhigos Primary at the planning stage of the new Hirwaun Primary School. Cabinet will consider proposals and recommendations put to them by Council…

Bevan Commission supports 17 successful innovation projects in Planned Care

Team @ AberdareOnline15 September 202315 September 202304 mins

Bevan Commission supports 17 successful innovation projects in Planned CareBuilding upon the Bevan Commission’s Exemplar Programme, the Welsh Government has granted funds to enable the Bevan Commission to support 17 pioneering planned care innovation projects in Wales. These projects, supported by the Bevan Commission’s Planned Care Innovation Programme span diverse specialties, including urology, ophthalmology, and…

Joint inspectorate review of child protection arrangements (JICPA): The County of Bridgend

Team @ AberdareOnline15 September 202305 mins

A joint inspectorate review of child protection arrangements in Bridgend County has found improvements have been made, but practice is variable when it comes to protecting children. Between 12 and 16 June 2023, Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW), Estyn and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) carried out a…

National Eye Health Week (18-24 September)

Team @ AberdareOnline15 September 202315 September 202303 mins

National Eye Health WeekDear EditorWith the number of people living with sight loss in Wales estimated to hit 133,000 within the next 10 years, it’s never been more important for us to look after our eyes and know where to go for support if there’s an issue.This National Eye Health Week (18-24 September), I’d like…