More gene testing to speed up cancer detection in Wales
Thousands more people in Wales will benefit from faster diagnosis of cancers and rare disease thanks to a new plan to increase the use of gene testing. Health Minister Eluned Morgan said the new Genomics Delivery Plan for Wales sets…
Welsh Lib Dems call for action to avoid ambulance workers strike
Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds MS raised the decision by thousands of ambulance workers and other NHS staff to strike on December 21 today in the Senedd, calling for action to be taken by the Welsh Government to avoid…
Minister issues written statement on Wales infected blood support scheme
Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services has issued the following written statement on Wales Infected Blood Support Scheme (WIBSS) introduction of child payment: I am pleased to inform Members about additional support for people infected with hepatitis…
Plaid criticises Welsh Labour on demise of Welsh language
Responding to the latest Census data on Welsh language skills, which shows a decrease in the number of people reporting to be able to speak Welsh, driven largely by a fall among children and young people, Heledd Fychan MS, Plaid…
Minister responds to Census 2021 results on the Welsh language
Jeremy Miles, Minister for Education and the Welsh Language has responded to the Census 2021 results on the Welsh language in a written statement as follows: Today’s census figures are of course disappointing and not what we wanted to see….
Give someone the best gift this Christmas by supporting the Welsh Blood Service
The Welsh Blood Service is preparing to face Winter pressures on its services and so we are hoping our Christmas campaign, ‘the best gift’, will help raise awareness about the importance of donating blood, platelets or bone marrow and the…
Wales at the forefront of UK action as Senedd says no to single-use plastics
Wales will become the first part of the UK to legislate against a thorough list of single-use plastics as the Senedd approves legislation to ban selling unnecessary, disposable products to consumers. The new law is a key step in reducing…
Operation to reduce twilight burglary offences launched in Flintshire North
Officers will be patrolling residential areas at night and offering crime prevention advice to protect elderly and vulnerable residents against twilight burglaries. It comes as part of Operation Blue Instinct that has recently launched in Flintshire North, following its success…
Responses to consultation on Llandeilo bypass under consideration by Welsh Government
PEOPLE’S responses to a consultation about a long-awaited Llandeilo bypass or diversion scheme are still being considered by the Welsh Government. A recommendation on a preferred route was due to be made by the autumn, but it’s now expected to…
More than 100 riders expected to take part in ‘Santa Run’ charity ride
A Christmas cavalcade will be revving up the Vale of Glamorgan with bikers dressed as Santa, Elves and Snowmen. More than 100 riders are expected to take part in the ‘Santa Run’ on Sunday, December 11, which starts at the…