A Healthier Wales - Health and Social Services News 18/05/2022

18th May 2022

 
 
 
 
 
 

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NHS Staff

Staff directly employed by the NHS: as at 31 December 2021

We’ve delivered record numbers of NHS Wales staff – a 54% increase over the last 20 years - and more qualified nurses, hospital consultants and ambulance staff than ever before.

NHS GIG Cymru

Written Statement: Update on setting up an NHS Executive for Wales

This statement updates plans to establish an NHS Executive to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care across Wales.

one-off £500  for unpaid carers

Unpaid carers £500 payment application window opens

A one-off £500 payment is available for unpaid carers receiving Carer's Allowance on 31 March 2022.
You will be eligible for the payment if:
• you were receiving Carer's Allowance on 31 March 2022
• your application for Carer's Allowance is in progress and your claim is backdated to 31 March 2022
• you live in Wales

International Nurses

Chief Nursing Officer welcomes new international nurses to Wales

On International Nurses Day (May 12), the Chief Nursing Officer for Wales Sue Tranka met some of the new nurses from across the world who have come to work in Wales.

Lynne Neagle

Written Statement: Task and Finish Group on Gambling Related Harm

The Minister for Mental Health, Wellbeing and Welsh Language established a Task and Finish Group on Gambling Related Harm to look into the issues around problem gambling and provide advice to the Chief Medical Officer and Welsh Ministers on the actions that could be taken to address the harms from gambling and support those affected in Wales.  

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