Health and Social Services newsletter December 2017 • Issue 019 FEATURED Christmas message from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services Read this story on gov.wales health and social services latest news Ground-breaking assessment of the care needs of people in Wales The number of people aged over 85 living in Wales will increase by an estimated 119% by 2035, according to a new report. Wales leading the way for End of Life Care More people are accessing appropriate end of life care in Wales, according to a report published by the Welsh Government. Don’t forget your pharmacist is on hand to help over the Christmas period The Welsh Government’s Choose Pharmacy service is seeing pharmacists take responsibility for managing a range of minor ailments. “Parents of two and three year olds, get them protected against flu this winter” says CMO Frank Atherton Vaccination against flu can help reduce hospital admissions in this age group and help stop the spread of flu in the community. Welsh Government approves funding for Cardigan Integrated Care Centre Plans to build a brand new integrated care centre for the people of Cardigan have been given the green light by the Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething. £12m boost for health professionals training and education in Wales Despite the difficult financial climate this represents an increase of £12m over last year’s package. You’re not too old to go for gold: ‘OlympAGE Games’ helps keep older people healthy and active The ‘OlympAGE Games’ which will see older people and disabled people competing in Rio-inspired team-based competitive activities. Plans for 19 new health and care centres across Wales announced by Vaughan Gething This is the biggest targeted investment in primary and community care infrastructure by Welsh Government. People in residential care to keep even more of their money The amount of money people in Wales can keep when in residential care will increase from £30,000 to £40,000 from April 2018. Support for the opt-out system of organ donation in Wales is high, says new report Support for the new organ donation system in Wales is high, according to the Impact Evaluation of the Human Transplantation (Wales) Act. Health Secretary opens new £4 million health and social care centre in Blaenau Ffestiniog The centre has been built thanks to nearly £4 million of capital funding from the Welsh Government. Funding after Brexit The First Minister Carwyn Jones has launched a new paper on how regional investment in Wales will look once the UK has left the EU. Read more on gov.wales/healthandsocialservices ABOUT Information relevant to those working within the health and social services sector. Find out more on the web: gov.wales/healthandsocialservices Follow online: @wgcs_health @wgmin_csc @CMOWales @DHSSwales Unsubscribe • Manage preferences • View in browser
