The Welsh Government has confirmed to the Welsh Conservatives that it will convene a stakeholder summit later this month to address the growing staffing crisis in the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST), after figures revealed there are 82 Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP) graduates but no available NQP posts. Responding to a written question from…
ABERDARE, WALES — Residents across the Cynon Valley have reported ongoing difficulties accessing GP appointments, with many describing long waits on telephone lines, limited same-day availability, and increasing reliance on telephone consultations since the COVID-19 pandemic. Comments shared by patients on social media and concerns raised with health officials suggest that access to primary care…
Patients across three community hospitals in Rhondda Cynon Taf are set to benefit from a new creative health partnership designed to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and create more positive hospital environments. More Than Music Cymru, in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and supported by both CTM NHS Charity and the Arts Council of Wales, has…
Let’s not forget the Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s 1.2km long Cynon Gateway North project will connect the A4059 Aberdare Bypass, east of Penywaun, to a new roundabout at Croesbychan, constructed as part of the A465 Heads of Valleys scheme. A three-year contract that will run from May 2026 to June 2029. https://www.geplus.co.uk/uncategorised/cynon-gateway-project-resurrected-as-atkins-realis-joins-team-09-10-2025 Answering questions from the…
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate a stabbing which took place at Barry Island on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25). A 17-year-old boy from Cardiff suffered a serious leg injury which was initially not believed to be life threatening or life changing. However, he has since had to undergo a life-changing leg amputation and…
South Wales Police has launched its annual survey which invites the public to have their say on policing in their local area. South Wales Police is committed to serving the public; however, the force needs the feedback of the public to make sure it’s getting it right. The short, simple survey to find out what people in South Wales think of their police force launched Tuesday (2 June) and is open…
The Welsh Ambulance Service is celebrating the work of its volunteers as part of national Volunteers’ Week. Volunteers’ Week (01-07 June) is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. Lee Brooks, the Trust’s Executive Director of Operations, said: “Volunteers are a vital part of the Welsh Ambulance…
Over the last 12 months colleagues from Welsh Water were delighted to dedicate over 685 hours of volunteering to support 24 groups and organisations in local communities. During volunteering week colleagues will be rolling up their sleeves to host and support events in their local community. At Welsh Water, staff are encouraged to dedicate one…
The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has opened its second funding round for registered charities helping young people into work. Applications opened on Monday 1st June with a total pot of £150,000 available for UK-based projects focused on employability, children and young people aged 14-25, and areas of economic and social deprivation. The Foundation supports projects that…
New Audit Wales reports have highlighted ongoing concerns around digital transformation within NHS Wales, raising questions about whether the new Plaid Cymru Government can deliver on its ambitions for digital healthcare reform. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Health and Social Care, Natasha Asghar MS said: “Digital transformation is essential if we are to improve…
