BMA Cymru Wales has appointed Rachel Podolak as its new national director. Ms Podolak will join BMA Wales from the GMC, where she is currently responsible for setting the strategic direction for the GMC’s work in Wales. She first joined the BMA 10 years ago, initially as part of the BMA’s graduate scheme, and went…
Welsh Conservatives have urged the Welsh Government to join them in pressing for ‘Fan Zones’ to be established throughout Wales during the European Championships this summer. Welsh Conservative Leader, Andrew RT Davies, has tabled a statement of opinion and is urging AMs from all sides of the chamber to back the call. The Welsh Conservatives…
Download (opens in new window) PDF[2.42MB] The overall scope of our work was whether NRW has in place, or is developing, effective governance arrangements that support delivery of its key priorities and outcomes. Our examination covered progress against intended performance; vision and strategic direction; accountability arrangements; management of resources; sponsorship arrangements with the…
The UK's largest research trial of support for carers of people with dementia launches today. Nine in 10 carers for people with dementia experience feelings of stress or anxiety several times a week – and a further 80 per cent find it difficult to talk about the emotional impact of caring, finds an Alzheimer's Society…
In a keynote speech to the Gorwel Think Tank on Thursday Evening, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives – Andrew RT Davies – will unveil a radical programme of reforms to improve public engagement and accessibility with the National Assembly for Wales. The speech will focus on efforts to tackle voter apathy; in particular amongst…
Tracey Gibby has been crowned ‘Queen of the Kitchen’ after making a meal of it to clinch the Welsh School Chef of the Year title. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is delighted that one of its lunchtime staff has won national acclaim for her culinary skills. Tracey, who works at Porth Junior School as part of…
The Labour-run Welsh Government has today launched a free swimming policy for veterans and armed forces personnel, which formed a key plank of the Welsh Conservative ‘Armed Forces Card’ manifesto pledge in 2011. The proposals also include a commitment to priority home adaptation, priority treatment for service-related injuries on the NHS and an expansion of…
The Government will not reimburse a Welsh council the £1m salary costs incurred while three senior officers including its head of legal were suspended on full pay, the Courts Minister has said. In February 2014 Caerphilly’s chief executive Anthony O’Sullivan and its deputy chief executive, Nigel Barnett, were charged by Avon & Somerset Police with…
South Wales Police are trying to trace the man in this photograph as he may be able to assist with our enquiries into a theft from Tesco, Aberdare. It is believed he was in the area of Tesco, Gadlys, Aberdare around 11am on Saturday 28th November when the theft occurred. We would appeal for him…
Download (opens in new window) PDF[0.62MB] The review, which was carried out between April 2015 and June 2015, sought to answer the question: ‘Is the Health Board managing follow-up outpatient appointments effectively?’ The Health Board is improving the accuracy of its follow-up waiting list but the number of patients delayed is increasing and it needs…
