Health and Social Services newsletter

May 2017 • Issue 012

 
 
 
 
 
 

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£20 million extra every year for social services

£20 million extra every year for social services

An extra £20 million will be invested in social services in Wales every year in recognition of the sector’s national strategic importance.

Vaughan Gething welcomes improving NHS performance

Vaughan Gething welcomes improving NHS performance

Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has welcomed new statistics that show improved NHS performance across a range of measures, despite increasing demand for services across Wales.

Every child in Wales to have access to recognised nurse throughout their school education

Every child in Wales to have access to recognised nurse throughout their school education

All children and young people in Wales will receive consistent support and advice from a healthcare professional throughout their school age years.

Radical Welsh law will improve the health of the nation

Radical Welsh law will improve the health of the nation

A radical Welsh law which will extend smoke free areas and introduce a licensing scheme for procedures such as tattooing, will improve and protect the nation’s health.

The More than just words Showcase Event 2017 is open for entries!

The More than just words Showcase Event 2017 is open for entries!

Show how your initiative has made a difference to patients, their families and the public.

Improved access to Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

Improved access to Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services are now available between 6am and 8pm Monday to Saturday across Wales, following the successful modernisation of the service.

Diabetes care for children improving

Diabetes care for children improving

Diabetes care for children and young people in Wales is improving, a new report shows.

Supporting midwives to support women in pregnancy and childbirth

Supporting midwives to support women in pregnancy and childbirth 

A new model of clinical supervision for midwives in Wales was launched by Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Professor Jean White. The model will provide support and advice to midwives, giving opportunities for learning and improved practice to provide support to women in choices of care.

Health Secretary Vaughan Gething announces all-Wales PrEP trial

Health Secretary Vaughan Gething announces all-Wales PrEP trial

The Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has announced an all-Wales study to provide the drug Truvada® to all those who would benefit from the preventative treatment.

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