More to be done to improve community mental health services
(Title Image: Esquire) The Motion (Amended/Final Version) The Senedd: Notes the thematic review of Community Mental Health Teams (pdf) and …
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AMs show support for new approach to protect child sex abuse victims
(Title Image: The Herald Scotland) Yesterday, AMs debated a proposal from Bethan Sayed AM (Plaid, South Wales West) for a …
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Conflicting claims over GP recruitment as Health Minister hails “largest ever” NHS workforce
(Title Image: Powys Health Board) Issues surrounding GP recruitment and the NHS workforce were raised at this week’s First Minister’s …
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Health board deficits cut by more than 40% but remain close to £100million
(© Copyright Eric Jones and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence) A report from BBC Wales revealed that …
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AM calls for reform of children’s services
(Title Image: Senedd TV) This week’s short debate came from Neil McEvoy AM (Ind, South Wales Central) on the issue …
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Welsh Government tables law to outlaw “smacking”
(Title Image: The Herald) Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) Bill Introduced by Deputy Minister for Health & Social …
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Petitions Committee demands greater recognition of anti-depressant addiction
(Title Image: National Assembly of Wales) Petitions Committee Petition P-05-784: “Prescription drug dependence and withdrawal” (pdf) Submitted by: Stevie Lewis …
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Health Minister dismisses “rumours” of Withybush maternity downgrades
(Title Image: © Copyright Ceridwen and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence.) This week’s short debate was led …
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Stalled progress in cutting smoking rates
(Title Image: via Wikipedia, all rights released) Today is No Smoking Day and it was fitting that the summary of …
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Senedd grants consent to two post-Brexit laws
(Title Image: BBC) Yesterday (12th March), AMs approved two Legislative Consent Motions (LCMs) on UK laws which will set out …
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Staffing issues blamed for Cwm Taf maternity service failings
(Title Image: © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence) A report into maternity services in …
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Welsh children “graded F” for sedentary lifestyles
(Title Image: National Assembly of Wales) Health & Social Care Committee Physical Activity of Children & Young People (pdf) Published: …
Read More Vascular services move “will risk lives”
(Title Image: © Copyright Eric Jones and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence) BBC Wales has reported that …
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New prostate cancer scan guidelines expected in April as AMs debate 6,000+ signature petition
(Title Image: University College London) P-05-849: “All men in Wales should have access through the NHS to the best possible …
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Senedd Bites #57: Free sanitary products in hospitals to tackle “period poverty”
(Title Image:Photo by Jochen Tack/imageBROKER/REX/Shutterstock via Metro) Free sanitary products to be offered to hospital patients to combat “period poverty” …
Read More Changes to UK Brexit Healthcare Bill satisfy Welsh Government
(Title Image: BBC) Enough changes and assurances have been given to the Welsh Government for them to recommend the Senedd …
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Name change part of £3million Bridgend health board swap
(Title Image: NHS Wales) The Welsh Government has tabled an Order paving the way for Bridgend to move from Abertawe …
Read More Why suicide is everybody’s business
(Title Image: Esquire) Yesterday, the Senedd discussed a Health Committee report into suicide prevention – a summary of which can …
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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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