The Welsh Government has commissioned Cymorth Cymru to conduct a survey of the health needs of homeless people in Wales. The survey aims to establish the key needs of people experiencing homelessness, this information will then be used to better guide commissioning to address the issues homeless people face. Cymorth Cymru is calling for any…
The Welsh Conservatives will today announce a manifesto commitment to impose a five-year freeze on council tax if elected to government following May’s Assembly elections. The freeze would bring an end to 19 years of unfettered council tax rises overseen by several Labour governments, which means that since 1997 rates have risen by 178%. With…
The Welsh Books Council has announced the titles on the shortlist of the prestigious Tir na n-Og Awards for 2016. The awards celebrate a special 40th birthday this year and there is much excitement surrounding the announcement of the winning title. The Welsh Books Council has announced the titles on the shortlist of the prestigious…
Welsh Conservatives will discuss plans to reinvigorate the creative industries in Wales, and promote job opportunities in the sector, as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport John Whittingdale visits South Wales. A roundtable discussion with representatives from the creative industries sector takes place on Wednesday afternoon in Cardiff. This comes in the wake of comments…
Having spent 29 years on the Dyfed Powys force, Des also successfully campaigned to scrap the double jeopardy law and persuaded then Home Secretary, Michael Howard to introduce the paedophile register. UKIP Wales Leader Nathan Gill said “Having a candidate like Des representing us is phenomenally exciting. His calibre and experience are second to none. He’s the obvious choice for…
Local authorities and health boards in Wales are to be required to come together in new statutory partnerships to drive integration, innovation and service change, under social services legislation that has come into force this week. The Welsh Government said the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 was aimed at transforming the way social…
We are launching a new app tomorrow at an event being run by the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Wales in Cardiff, but I wanted to share it with you first. The Politically Correct app has been developed as part of the Appening Rhondda initiative and is aimed at getting more young people engaged in the political process. With Welsh…
Language Company Wolfestone hosts Bake Off in Aid of Local Cancer Charity Swansea, Wales Wolfestone, an award-winning language company, has entered its 10th year in business and celebrates the success with a series of 10 events to raise £10,000 for the local charity Tenovus Cancer Care.The different fundraising events held in 2016 include team members bravely running…
What: Macmillan Cancer Support’s brand new fundraiser ‘Summer Lights’ When: Saturday 25 June 2016 Where: Wales / UK Celebrate the people who light up your life by holding a Summer Lights get together for Macmillan Cancer Support on Saturday 25 June A brand new fundraising event, the idea is simple – invite your loved ones round to enjoy nibbles,…
On the eve of World Health Day (Thursday, April 7), which is this year focusing on diabetes, a leading health charity is calling on men of all ages to go online to find out their risk of Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes UK Cymru is urging more men in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil to…
