11 January 2024 - AberdareOnline

‘Shockingly low life expectancy’ for people suffering cancer deadly six

Team @ AberdareOnline11 January 202411 January 202402 mins

Commenting on the news that a task force has warned that Wales has some of the worst survival rates for some of the most serious cancers, Russell George MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister said: “It is completely unacceptable that in Labour-run Wales, you have barely a 50/50 chance of receiving cancer treatment within the…

Rhondda Cynon Taf Foster Carers’ Stories Show Everyone Can ‘bring something to the table’ to Support Local Children in Care

Team @ AberdareOnline11 January 202411 January 202407 mins

A new campaign aims to inspire people from all walks of life to consider fostering with their local authority. There are more than 7,000 children in the care system in Wales, but only 3,800 foster families. There are currently 368 children in local authority foster care in RCT, but we need another 163 foster homes…