Health and Social Services newsletter

September 2017 • Issue 016

 
 
 
 
 
 

health and social services latest news

Search starts for Wales’ next Older People’s Commissioner

Search starts for Wales’ next Older People’s Commissioner

The Welsh Government has started the search for Wales’ next Older People’s Commissioner.

NHS Healthcare claims

NHS Healthcare claims

You can now 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. You have until 31 October 2017 to register your claim.

New initiative to put specialist emotional & mental health support in Wales’ schools

New initiative to put specialist emotional & mental health support in Wales’ schools

Initially operating as a pilot programme, the initiative will commence by the end of 2017 and cover two full academic years, concluding in the summer of 2020.

Welsh Government launch new plan to stub out smoking

Welsh Government launch new plan to stub out smoking 

A new plan to reduce the number of smokers in Wales to 16% by 2020 for a healthier, smoke-free Wales has been launched by the Welsh Government.

Out of Work Service - Peer Mentoring

Out of Work Service - Peer Mentoring 

A free, confidential peer support service from trained mentors who have personal experience of substance misuse and / or mental ill-health. Peer mentors are trained to provide practical help with specialist employment support.

Families in Wales encouraged to “have the chat” about organ donation wishes

Families in Wales encouraged to “have the chat” about organ donation wishes

On 1 December 2015, Wales was the first country in the UK to move to a soft opt-out, system of consent to organ donation.

New Band 6 paramedic role to deliver enhanced care for patients in Wales

New Band 6 paramedic role to deliver enhanced care for patients in Wales 

The new deal will enable current Band 5 paramedics in Wales to move up to a newly created Band 6 paramedic role.

Consultations

Consultations

View the latest health and social services consultations from the Welsh Government

Read more on gov.wales/healthandsocialservices

 
 

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