CAMPBELL: The Government must address workload issues Rota gaps and increasingly heavy workloads are leaving doctors exhausted, sleep deprived and without enough time for vital training. That is the stark picture highlighted in two damning new reports which reveal the extent of the pressure on an ‘underfunded, underdoctored and overstretched’ NHS – with patient safety…
PEOPLE from Wales are being encouraged by an award-winning Welsh care provider to spread some festive cheer among any elderly and vulnerable neighbours and relatives they might have this Christmas (December, 2016). Christmas can be one of the loneliest times of year for anyone living alone and Abacare, which provides care around the Rhondda…
RNIB calls on people of Wales to Sponsor a Talking Book this Christmas Wales’ largest sight loss charity RNIB Cymru is encouraging local groups and businesses to Sponsor a Talking Book and give the gift of reading this Christmas in lieu of cards or presents. A Christmas gift that will truly last forever. RNIB…
After more than 40 years as a driving force of Welsh cricket, Nick Evans will receive the community lifetime achievement award at Wales Sport Awards 2016. The 76 year-old from Narberth in Pembrokeshire has been credited as a pioneer of community coaching and for the development of the women’s game. He will be recognised for…
A short while ago RCT Council announced they were revamping the café at the Rhondda Heritage Park and creating a traditional Italian café reminiscent of those that were at one time to be found in towns and villages across the area. They spent £500,000 on the revamp of the Park and café and put out…
Congratulations to Mali Watkins in Year 8 for competing in the Llŷn and Eifionydd Gŵyl Cerdd Dant 2016 in Pwllheli. Mali was very close to a stage placement according to the judges. Well done Mali!
The Welsh Government has ordered a review after paying compensation to a failed bidder for a furniture contract over flaws found in a procurement. According to the BBC, the case has cost the government £1.25m. A Welsh Government spokesperson said: “Following a procurement process, which was subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2006, the Welsh Government…
Specialists from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are taking a, new innovative approach to flood maintenance work on the River Rhymney which is benefiting both people and wildlife. Approximately 900 tonnes of shoal had built up in the river near the flood banks at Ystrad Mynach, causing the river to flow into a deep, narrow…
Positioned at the heart of our organisation, as part of our National Youth Forum, you will represent & communicate the views of all disabled children and young people to inform and enhance our work in Transforming Lives through the Power of Sport! We are looking for 16 – 24 year old young people, with and…
Welsh Government efforts to tackle sepsis are “lacklustre” and in “desperate” need of a targeted-driven strategy, the leader of the Welsh Conservatives has said. The accusation came after an exchange in First Minister’s Questions (FMQs), held today in the National Assembly Chamber. Following a challenge from Andrew RT Davies, Carwyn Jones refused to commit to…
