Do you know of an inspirational individual or group that has made a real difference to their area or to the lives of others? If so, why not nominate them for a Wales Volunteer of the Year Award? It’s your chance to get these remarkable people the recognition they deserve. There are six categories for…
“We are deeply disappointed by this cynical and self-serving move by Airbus which arrogantly places their profit margins at the centre of the debate instead of the real interests of its employees and the people of Wales. “We disagree fully with the assertions that Airbus has chosen to share with its staff, and would remind…
Cafcass, the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) and ADSS Cymru have published guidance aimed at clarifying the expectations on local authorities for children looked after under s. 20 of the Children Act 1989. The move follows recent judicial criticism – including in Re N [2015] EWCA Civ 1112 – and sector concerns about use of the…
RNIB Cymru (Royal National Institute of Blind People) is calling on people in Wales to give up a few hours of their time to help blind and partially sighted people get online. According to the findings of new research [1] about volunteering by RNIB, 80 per cent of people who volunteer say it makes them feel…
Professor Dai Smith has just ended his nine year stint as Chair of the Arts Council of Wales and has delivered a kick in the teeth to the Welsh Labour Government that they could surely have done without five weeks out from an election. In an interview with the BBC he critticzed their attitude to the Arts,…
Improvement works in Aberdare town centre are due to get underway on 4 April, as work begins to deliver the £300k investment in town centres, announced as part of the wider investment of £23m in priority areas. Councillor Robert Bevan, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Planning, said: “The Council has invested significantly in a…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has donated £20,000 and a “green” electric van to support the work of foodbanks in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Representatives from the Trusell Trust along with Rhondda, Merthyr and Cynon, Taf Ely and Pontypridd foodbanks attended a meeting with the Leader of the Council, Cllr Andrew Morgan and Deputy Leader, Cllr Keiron…
Download (opens in new window) PDF[1.65MB] The Annual Plan covers the delivery of our programmes of work during 2016-17. It also has additional information on our three-year strategy and priorities for 2016-19. Like your feedback Please Did you find this report valuable? Yes No Please provide any feedback you have about this report…
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes its report following a review of the homicide committed by Matthew Williams at the Sirhowy Arms Hotel, Argoed, Blackwood in November 2014. The report investigates the healthcare and support provided to Mr N in the period prior to November 2014. The homicide took place on the 6 November 2014….
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is on a mission to recruit more Paramedics. The Trust is looking to hire both Qualified Paramedics and Graduate Paramedics, who are due to complete their Diploma in Paramedic Science in the summer. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a ‘Big Bang’ recruitment event in mid-April in Cardiff for an interview…
