Health and Social Services newsletter

March 2017 • Issue 009

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Have your say on the future of health and social care in Wales

Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has called on the public to have their say on the future of health and social care in Wales.

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health and social services latest news

People across Wales could benefit from change to care home charging

Proposals have been presented before the National Assembly for Wales which would enable people to keep more of their money when in residential care.

NHS pay awards show commitment to living wage

NHS staff in Wales will receive a 1% pay award with the lowest earners receiving an uplift to the Living Wage.

Extra £7 million for innovative all-Wales autism service

Minister for Social Services and Public Health, Rebecca Evans, has announced additional funding of £7 million for the National Integrated Autism Service.

Major research study has the potential to transform the health of the nation

HealthWise Wales has the potential to transform the health and wellbeing of the nation, says Minister for Social Services and Public Health, Rebecca Evans.

Independent recommendations will have positive impact on the IPFR process says Vaughan Gething

Scheme to help patients with the cost of travel for medical appointments extended

The Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS) has been extended to help eligible patients with the cost of travelling to non-urgent medical appointments.

Independent recommendations will have positive impact on the IPFR process says Vaughan Gething

Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has responded to the independent review of the Individual Patient Funding Request (IPFR) process.

Minister welcomes report on substance misuse among older adults

A new Report into substance misuse among adults over 50 years old has been welcomed by Minister for Social Services and Public Health, Rebecca Evans.

Welsh Government and GPC Wales agree changes to the GP contract for 2017/18

Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has announced changes to the GP contract for 2017/18.

Respiratory care improving and smoking rates are falling

Smoking rates are falling according to the first Annual Statement of Progress for Respiratory Conditions.

Appointments to board of Social Care Wales announced

The Welsh Government has announced the new board of the body responsible for improving social care in Wales.

Green light for highly successful blue light model

Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has given the go-ahead for a new model of emergency ambulance services to be implemented with immediate effect.

Appointments to Advisory Panel on Substance Misuse

Rebecca Evans, Minister for Social Services and Public Health, has announced appointments to the Advisory Panel on Substance Misuse.

Nearly £14 million for improvements to Ysbyty Gwynedd A&E department

Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething has approved £13.89 million funding for improvements to emergency and urgent care services at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.

Out of Work Service funding extended until 2020

Social Services and Public Health Minister, Rebecca Evans has announced an extension of funding for the Out of Work Service programme to August 2020.

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