Health and Social Services newsletter

May 2018 • Issue 024

 
 
 
 
 
 

health and social services latest news

“We must all work together to challenge ageist stereotypes” – Huw Irranca-Davies

“We must all work together to challenge ageist stereotypes” – Huw Irranca-Davies

Many older people feel negative images of ageing in the media are creating conflict between the generations.

Latest NHS Wales performance figures show progress on reducing waiting times

Latest NHS Wales performance figures show progress on reducing waiting times

The number of people waiting over 36 weeks for treatment is now at the lowest level for 4 years.

Making older people’s rights a reality will make Wales the best place in the world to grow old

Making older people’s rights a reality will make Wales the best place in the world to grow old

The human rights of older people will be put at the heart of Welsh public services

Minister encourages more people to become foster carers for children in Wales

Minister encourages more people to become foster carers for children in Wales

Wales needs more people to become foster carers, Minister for Children.

Children in care are doing well in Wales – new research shows

Children in care are doing well in Wales – new research shows

Most children and young people in care in Wales are doing well, with over three quarters experiencing a high level of placement stability, new research shows.

Leaving your organ donation decisions to your Will could be too late – Health Secretary Vaughan Gething.

Leaving your organ donation decisions to your Will could be too late – Health Secretary Vaughan Gething

Leaving your organ donation decisions to your Will could be too late – Health Secretary Vaughan Gething.

Health Secretary announces state-backed professional indemnity for GPs in Wales

Health Secretary announces state-backed professional indemnity for GPs in Wales

The Welsh Government will introduce a state backed scheme to provide clinical negligence indemnity for GPs in Wales, Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething, has announced.

Mark Polin appointed new Chair of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Mark Polin appointed new Chair of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Mark Polin is currently the Chief Constable of North Wales Police and has had 14 years executive experience in a number of highly demanding roles.

Health Secretary responds to Tawel Fan report

Health Secretary responds to Tawel Fan report

Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething, wants to see an increase in the pace of improvement in response to the report into care at the Tawel Fan Ward.  

Minister sees how innovative new technology is improving the care of older people in care homes

Minister sees how innovative new technology is improving the care of older people in care homes

It has been developed thanks to funding from the Welsh Government’s Efficiency Through Technology Programme.

Professor Donna Mead appointed chair of Velindre NHS Trust

Professor Donna Mead appointed chair of Velindre NHS Trust

As a registered nurse, Donna brings more than 40 years-service in the NHS and education and has been an independent member in several NHS organisations.

Minister sets out Welsh Government’s approach to parental alienation

Minister sets out Welsh Government’s approach to parental alienation

A child should be entitled to a meaningful relationship with both parents following family separation where it is safe and in the child’s best interests.

New screening for pregnant women now offered in Wales

New screening for pregnant women now offered in Wales

Pregnant women in Wales will have access to safer and more accurate screening tests for Down’s, Edward’s and Patau’s syndromes. 

£50m fund to deliver joined-up care closer to home

£50m fund to deliver joined-up care closer to home

The Welsh Government has confirmed how a £50m a year fund that supports joined-up working will be used to deliver care closer to people’s home over the next 12 months.

Over £9.7m for Swansea neonatal and post-natal services

Over £9.7m for Swansea neonatal and post-natal services

Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething, has announced over £9.7million funding to support neonatal and post-natal services at Singleton Hospital.

Consultations

Consultations

View the latest health and social services consultations from the Welsh Government.

Read more on gov.wales/healthandsocialservices

 
 

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