Deputy Minister committed to ensuring unpaid carers get support and recognition they deserve

The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has marked Carers Rights Day on 23rd November by praising the important role of unpaid carers in communities across Wales and highlighting the support available to them.

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Young Welsh voices created for children and young people who rely on technology to communicate

Children and young people in Wales have until now only been able to choose between High Tech Communication Aids with English and Scottish accents, and adult version Welsh language voices.

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Record number of food businesses achieving top hygiene ratings across Wales as mandatory display turns 10

In 2013, Wales became the first country in the UK to make it a legal requirement to display hygiene rating stickers in prominent places, like front doors and windows of food businesses. 

North Wales Medical School gearing up for first students in 2024

In January the First Minister announced the Welsh Government would fund up to 140 students a year at the facility, and the first 80 are due to start in September next year.  

New orthopaedic hub at Llandudno hospital

The Welsh Government has agreed funding of up to £29.4m for a new Orthopaedic hub at Llandudno Hospital to help reduce orthopaedic waiting times.

Health Service Procurement Wales

As part of proposals under the Health Service Procurement (Wales) Bill, Welsh Government has published a consultation on proposed changes to the way that health services, provided as part of the NHS, are procured in Wales.

The consultation document can be found here, along with details on how you can submit your response.

The closing date for all responses is the 23 February 2024.

Use Your Welsh

Using Welsh also plays a vital role within health care. For some patients, Welsh is their preferred and/or first language, and by speaking Welsh, this may go a long way in improving their quality of care and understand their wants and needs more accurately. 

Slipper season tips to avoid trips

As we switch into Winter mode and turn our heating on, we also reach for our comfy slippers to keep our feet warm. Wearing slippers can help to reduce instances of colds and flu, stop foot pain on indoor surfaces and prevent fungal infections.