After a lifetime spent working alongside people facing financial hardship, one truth has become impossible to ignore: health matters, and Wales cannot fix its longterm health challenges without confronting the economic realities that shape people’s daily lives. Yes, we must deal urgently with waiting lists, emergency care pressures and the worrying state of our population’s…
Neonatal National Assurance Assessment Following the publication today, 25 February, of the Welsh Maternity and NeonatalNational Assurance Assessment, The Path to Safer Beginnings in Wales, CarolineLee-Davey, Chief Executive of neonatal charity Bliss, commented:“Bliss welcomes the publication of this independent assessment of maternity andneonatal care in Wales, which provides a thorough overview of current services andsets…
A talented 9-year-old from Aberdare has been selected to represent Great Britain atthe upcoming European Martial Arts Championships in Germany this August.Sonny Williams, a pupil at Llwydcoed Primary School, has earned his place on theTeam GB Martial Arts Team, the highest level he can get to in Karate, following 5years of dedication, discipline and competitive…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and the RCT Together Community Development Team are pleased to announce the launch of a new Dementia Hub pilot across three libraries during February and March. Hosted in Pontypridd, Treorchy and Aberdare Libraries on a fortnightly basis, the hubs are deigned to provide a calm, friendly space where people living with…
A million-pound project to create an anti-racist virtual world has been branded a “complete and utter waste of taxpayer cash” by Natasha Asghar MS. The Welsh Government has spent £1.2m devising a metaverse with the aim of it being used in colleges across the country as a way of teaching about anti-racism. However, the materials…
The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales is to conduct ‘own initiative’ investigations into disrepair, damp and mould at two housing associations. The Ombudsman said it would write to these bodies individually to outline its proposed investigations, giving them an opportunity to comment in line with the legislation under which it operates. It also said that…
Caerphilly County Borough Council will host a COVID-19 Day of Reflection at the Ynys Hywel Covid Memorial Woodland, providing an opportunity for residents to come together to remember those who lost their lives during the pandemic and to reflect on the compassion, resilience, and acts of kindness shown during this unprecedented time. Caerphilly County Borough…
The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales has launched a public consultation on its draft Strategic Plan for 2026–2029, which it says sets out an “ambitious but realistic” programme of work. The programme is built around four strategic aims, which are: The draft plan has been developed following internal discussions and “detailed consideration of the key…
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) recently announced a series of engagement events designed to “shape the future of diabetes care.” While the initiative is a welcome step toward listening to patients, a glance at the schedule reveals a frustratingly familiar pattern: if you don’t live in Pontypridd, you might be out of luck….
A Welsh Government speed limit policy has cost taxpayers £32 million, damaged the Welsh economy by an estimated £9 billion, and was implemented in the face of a petition signed by 469,571 Welsh residents — yet the government pressed ahead regardless. The Policy and Its Cost In September 2023, the Welsh Labour Government, supported by…
