Early intervention key to tackling attendance
The Education Minister Jeremy Miles has published new guidance to help schools to work with families and relevant agencies to make sure learners come to school. Jeremy Miles said: “Since the pandemic, too many young people are missing out on…
Have your say on Ceredigion’s strategic Equality Plan
ALL public authorities must publish a set of objectives and a plan that describes what they will do to reduce inequality and address prejudice and discrimination. People were asked for their views about equality in the Dyfed-Powys area during the…
Maternity team win national award for patient safety
Congratulations to Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Maternity Services Team who won the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2023 in the Developing a Positive Safety Culture category. They were also finalists in the Patient Safety Education and Training category. The team…
Opposition MSs call for greater transparency on A&E performance data
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Opposition MSs called for greater transparency on A&E performance data amid claims statistics have been inaccurately reported for more than a decade. Russell George said the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) found that…
Mary’s Meals receives Princess of Asturias Award for Concord in prestigious ceremony
International school feeding charity Mary’s Meals has been honoured with the Princess of Asturias Award for Concord – one of the most prestigious accolades of the Hispanic world – at an awards ceremony in Oviedo, northern Spain. The UK-based charity serves…
Health Minister thanks GPs for helping tackle the 8am bottleneck
The Health Minister has thanked GPs for progress made in tackling the 8am bottleneck and making it easier for people to get appointments. But the Minister said more needs to be done to ensure everyone in Wales can expect the…
Plaid and Labour clash over NHS Wales
Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth MS has today accused Labour Health Minister Eluned Morgan of plucking her spending plans for the NHS “from thin air” amid a lack of clarity surrounding Health Board cuts. Last week, Wales’s Health Minister…
£4.6m programme will reduce flood risk for around 2,000 properties using power of nature
Details of a £4.6m programme to reduce flood risk using nature-based solutions have been published today, delivering towards a Programme for Government commitment (Wednesday, October 25). The Welsh Government’s Natural Flood Management Accelerator Programme was confirmed via a joint statement…
Long term future of Senedd offices at Tŷ Hywel hangs in balance
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter The long-term future of the Senedd’s main offices hangs in the balance as the clock ticks down on the building’s lease, a report revealed. The finance committee has recommended looking into buying the freehold…
Senedd prepares for devolution of powers over youth justice system, probation and policing
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Welsh ministers are preparing for the devolution of powers over youth justice, probation and policing, the Senedd heard. Jane Hutt told MSs the Welsh Government is not just making the case for powers over…