Health and Social Services newsletter February 2018 • Issue 021 FEATURED We are gambling with our health, says Chief Medical Officer Gambling is an emerging public health issue in Wales according to the Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Frank Atherton. Read this story on gov.wales health and social services latest news Wales joins the 100,000 Genomes Project – placing rare disease patients at the heart of the genomic medicine revolution The project, now a UK-wide initiative, seeks to transform patient care, encourage genomic discovery and drive a thriving genomics sector. New Plan to transform dementia care in Wales New innovative plan to ensure people with dementia can live as independently as possible. “Tackling loneliness and isolation in Wales is a national priority” – Huw Irranca-Davies Wales is already leading the way when it comes to improving people’s well-being. Additional £10m for social services in Wales to deal with winter pressures An additional £10m is being made available to local authorities in Wales to enable social services to support people in their homes and communities. “Investment in social care is easing pressure on the NHS” – Huw Irranca-Davies Social care services across Wales are receiving extra investment as part of efforts to ensure patients can be discharged from hospitals as quickly as possible. £100m plan to transform health and social services in Wales Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has outlined how a new £100m fund will transform the way health and social services are delivered in Wales. “Parents must act to keep children safe online” – Wales’ Minister for Children Keeping children safe online is an issue all parents need to take seriously due to the increasing access young children have to the digital world. Welsh Government funded Modular Theatre at Llandough Hospital now open A new modular theatre has opened in the University Hospital Llandough following £1.7m worth of funding from the Welsh Government. Wales leading on organ donation consent rates More people in Wales are consenting to have their organs donated than any other UK country, latest figures show. Health Secretary confirms Perjeta (pertuzumab) will be available on NHS in Wales to treat advanced breast cancer Under the terms of the Welsh Government’s New Treatment Fund health boards in Wales must now make Perjeta available within 60 days. Wales bans the intimate piercing of under 18s Wales is the first country in the UK to introduce a nationwide ban on the intimate piercing of under 18s. Health and Wellbeing guidance launched for NHS Wales staff New Health and Wellbeing guidance has been developed for the first time by NHS Wales staff working in collaboration with Trade Unions. Consultations View the latest health and social services consultations from the Welsh Government 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
