Health and Social Services newsletter

September 2016 • Issue 003

 
 

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Universal child health programme launched

Implementing Healthy Child Wales is one of the Welsh Government’s priorities in its programme for government, Taking Wales Forward 2016-21.

 
 
 
 

health and social services latest news

Vaughan Gething

Health Secretary announces IPFR Review Panel

Health Secretary Vaughan Gething today announced the new review panel to undertake a focused, independent review of the Individual Patient Funding Request (IPFR) process in Wales.
NHS logo

NHS Healthcare claims

You may now be able to submit a claim if you think that you or someone you care for may have been eligible for Continuing NHS Healthcare but paid for all, or part, of their care.

Welsh dragon

Delivering a healthier North Wales – get involved in the conversation

Welsh Government are seeking the views of people throughout North Wales on how we can ensure continued sustainable and improved health outcomes. .
Needle and pills

New plans to tackle harm caused by substance misuse launched

This will mean more training for health professionals dealing with new psychoactive substances and surveillance work.
Crowd

Could you make a difference to social care in Wales?

The appointments process is now open for members of the new Social Care Wales Board.
Rebecca Evans

Programme launched to help people recovering from substance misuse and mental health conditions into work

A new programme to help 6,000 people recovering from substance misuse and mental health conditions into work has been launched.

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