Minimum alcohol price set for 50p-per-unit following consultation
(Title Image: BBC Scotland) The Welsh Government’s public consultation on setting a minimum price for alcohol has backed their original …
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Care assessment second opinions introduced for Independent Living Grant claimants
(Title Image: BBC Wales) The Motion The Senedd: Calls on the Welsh Government to retain the Welsh Independent Living Grant …
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Wales’ harm reduction approach to drug abuse said to be working
(Title Image: Public Health Network Cymru) Yesterday, AMs debated the annual substance abuse report. The Motion (Amended/Final Version) The Senedd: …
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Welsh A&E departments “in a better position” compared to last winter
(Title Image: Cwm Taf LHB) Yesterday, the Health Minister updated AMs on how the Welsh A&E departments coped over the …
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GPs split over “telephone first” system to free up face-to-face appointments
(Title Image: gponline.com) Here’s a summary of the latest questions to the Health Minister. Better leadership key to turning around …
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Paramedics set to get the power to issue prescriptions in Wales
(Title Image: via Youtube) Welsh paramedics are set to join the list of allied health professionals with prescription-issuing power in …
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Health Technology Wales marks successful first year
(Title Image: Welsh School for Social Care Research) Health Technology Wales – an independent body established to identify and develop …
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Extra £50million for NHS IT systems following scathing Committee report
(Title Image: therecycler.com) Yesterday afternoon, AMs debated the “scathing” report from the Senedd’s Public Accounts Committee into IT services within …
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Anti-obesity law being considered as part of new public health drive
(Title Image: thedailymeal.com) Yesterday, the Health Minister, Vaughan Gething (Lab, Cardiff S. & Penarth), launched the latest Welsh Government anti-obesity …
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Committee recommends AMs reject post-Brexit healthcare law until changes are made
(Title Image: BBC) Health & Social Care Committee UK Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum (pdf) Published: 22nd January …
Read More UN rights could be enshrined in Welsh law as Senedd rejects Older Person’s Bill
(Title Image: BBC Wales) For the second week in succession, a proposed law from a Conservative AM has fallen at …
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How are the Welsh Government preparing for a “No Deal Brexit”?
(Title Image: Welsh Government) In something quite unprecedented, nearly all of yesterday afternoon’s plenary session in the Senedd was turned …
Read More Health Minister “not yet ready” to green light post-Brexit international health plans
(Title Image: BBC) In a letter to his English counterpart – copied in to the Senedd’s Health Committee (pdf) – …
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Autism Bill rejected (though the door’s left open to a future law)
(Title Image: National Autistic Society Cymru) Yesterday, the Autism Bill – proposed by the Conservative leader, Paul Davies AM (Con, …
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Labour AM calls for better mental health “first aid”
(Title Image: loways.com) Jack Sargeant AM (Lab, Alyn & Deeside) used his short debate yesterday to press for better mental …
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Flagship free childcare law passed by the Senedd (though with significant opposition)
(Title Image: nurseryworld.co.uk) Following the Stage 3 debate on the Childcare Funding Bill last week, AMs voted on the final …
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Troubled contractor Interserve will continue £25m Merthyr hospital scheme
(Title Image: BBC Wales) In the last few weeks the heavily-indebted Carillion-style outsourcing company – Interserve – saw its share …
Read More Health Committee unable to reach a consensus on the need for an Autism Bill
(Title Image: NAS Cymru) Health & Social Care Committee Stage 1: Autism Bill (pdf) Published: 7th December 2018 “Some Members …
Read More Opposition fails to expand flagship free childcare scheme to cover all children
(Title Image: nurseryworld.co.uk) At a Glance Guide Childcare Finance Bill at introduction (summary) Stage 1 report (summary) The Bill: Provides …
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Single target to be set for cancer treatment in UK first
(Title Image: NHS Wales) The Welsh Government will set a single target for patients to start cancer treatment in a …
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Prevention the best way to stop looked-after children services becoming “unsustainable”
(Title Image: ITV Wales) Public Accounts Committee Care experienced children & young people (pdf) Published: 20th November 2018 “Care experienced …
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Health Secretary calls for common sense medicine supply arrangements after Brexit
(Title Image: Diabetes Diet Blog) Following on from Education Questions this afternoon, it was time for Health & Social Care …
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£35million “war chest” to prepare NHS for winter
(Title Image: Wales Online) Winter always puts additional pressure on health services and yesterday the Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething (Lab, …
Read More Progress made, but more to do to prevent children being placed into care
(Title Image: ITV Wales) Yesterday, Minister for Children & Social Services, Huw Irranca-Davies (Lab, Ogmore) updated AMs on the Welsh …
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