As one of Y Galeri Caerffili’s most popular artists, Bert Evans regularly exhibits in their group shows. This time he returns for his first solo exhibition in Caerphilly and his latest collection of work is about to be unveiled. The main driving force for this artist is light, so much so that…
A leading diabetes charity is looking for healthcare professionals in the Cwm Taf area to give the leadership needed to improve services for people with diabetes in their area. The role is open to any healthcare professional experienced in treating the complex needs of people with diabetes and with the potential to lead real change,…
Good morning Conference! What a sensational 12 months this has been for our Party since we met in Cardiff last year. At the time, we were just weeks away from a critical general election, that commentators were telling us we were set to lose They said we were going to lose seats. Lose the economic…
A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE suggests a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. In this observational study, led by King's College London and the University of Southampton, 59 participants with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease were cognitively assessed and a…
Addressing the annual Welsh Conservative Party Conference in Llangollen, Dr Altaf Hussain AM, Shadow Minister for Social Services, said: (Check against delivery / Gwirio gyda’r cyflwyniad) Conference, it is my privilege to be addressing you today as your Assembly Member for South Wales West. Of course, this has been made possibly by Byron Davies' historic…
We at St John are all extremely proud of Isaak Davies who this week represented Wales U15s football and gained what we hope will be the first of many international caps. Isaak started the game as striker where Wales beat Poland 1-0 at the FA Wales base Dragon Park Newport. Isaak is credit to the school…
The appetite for change and improvement is “endemic” across all public services in Wales, said the Chief Inspector for Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales. Chief Inspector Imelda Richardson highlighted that “major new laws” – the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016, and the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014…
Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party have today implemented a local government settlement which is deeply damaging for rural Wales. Liberal Democrat Assembly Members failed to oppose the settlement, which delivers savage, three percent cuts to the funding of Powys, Ceredigion and Monmouthshire. Welsh Conservatives continue to call for the formula used to determine local government funding…
Labour’s poverty of ambition is exacerbating Wales’ housing crisis, Peter Black AM has said today after new figures show that the number of homes started to be built has declined. Figures published today show that during October to December 2015, a total of 1,680 new dwellings were started which is down by 2 per cent…
An evaluation of homicide reviews undertaken by Healthcare Inspectorate wales since 2007. Since 1 January 2007, we have been responsible for conducting independent external reviews when a homicide has been committed by individuals known to mental health services in Wales. The Welsh Government is responsible for deciding which reviews we undertake and each…
