Health and Social Services newsletter

June 2018 • Issue 025

 
 
 
 
 
 

health and social services latest news

New guidance to support healthy food and drink provision in childcare settings in Wales

New guidance to support healthy food and drink provision in childcare settings in Wales

The Welsh Government has unveiled new guidance for regulated childcare settings to help them ensure they provide the children they care for with healthy food and drink.

Brexit poses threat to NHS, Health Secretary warns

Brexit poses threat to NHS, Health Secretary warns

The NHS workforce, supply of medicines and medical research could all be threatened by Brexit, Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has warned.

New programme to improve the lives of people with a learning disability in Wales

New programme to improve the lives of people with a learning disability in Wales

The way services are delivered for people with a learning disability in Wales is to be transformed to ensure they have what they need to lead successful lives.

Extra £30m to reduce NHS waiting times in Wales

Extra £30m to reduce NHS waiting times in Wales

Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething has announced £30m extra funding for health boards to further reduce waiting lists across Wales.

Minimum price for alcohol Bill approved

Minimum price for alcohol Bill approved

A new law which will introduce a minimum price for alcohol in Wales has been approved by the National Assembly for Wales.

Autism services in Wales improving

Autism services in Wales improving

More people with autism in Wales are now experiencing quicker access to better services as a result of additional investment put in place by the Welsh Government.

Health Secretary welcomes reduction in child tooth decay

Health Secretary welcomes reduction in child tooth decay

Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething, has welcomed a new report which shows a significant decline in tooth decay amongst 11 to 12-year-olds in Wales.

Robot Doctors and Rockets – Welsh children’s vision for the future NHS

Robot Doctors and Rockets – Welsh children’s vision for the future NHS

Two children, whose vision of the future of the health service includes robot doctors and rockets, are the overall winners of a drawing competition to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the NHS.

“While caring for their loved one, it’s crucial carers ensure they care for themselves” – Huw Irranca-Davies

“While caring for their loved one, it’s crucial carers ensure they care for themselves” – Huw Irranca-Davies

Carers across Wales could be neglecting their own health and well-being by not ensuring their own care needs are assessed and met

Bridgend health board change to ‘strengthen regional partnership’

Bridgend health board change to ‘strengthen regional partnership’

The Welsh Government have announced that from April next year, Cwm Taf University Health Board will be responsible for healthcare services in the Bridgend County Borough Council area.

“In Wales, we’re investing in and prioritising social care” – Huw Irranca-Davies

“In Wales, we’re investing in and prioritising social care” – Huw Irranca-Davies

The Welsh Government is continuing to invest in and prioritise social care in Wales

£33m for health innovation to boost economy and create jobs

£33m for health innovation to boost economy and create jobs

Funding of £33m has been announced by the Welsh Government to develop new, innovative healthcare products and services, with the potential to boost the economy and create high quality jobs.

Ready, set… Celebrate!

Ready, set… Celebrate!

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the NHS, the Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Frank Atherton joined other walkers and runners at the birthday-themed Barry Island 5k parkrun.

Free flu vaccinations for Wales’ care home workers

Free flu vaccinations for Wales’ care home workers

Staff working in adult residential care and nursing homes in Wales will be eligible for free flu vaccinations through NHS community pharmacies from this winter.

Heléna Herklots appointed Wales’ next Older People’s Commissioner

Heléna Herklots appointed Wales’ next Older People’s Commissioner

Heléna Herklots CBE has been named as the new Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, the Welsh Government has announced.

New ovarian cancer drug approved for use in Wales

New ovarian cancer drug approved for use in Wales

Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has announced that ovarian cancer drug niraparib (Zejula®) will be routinely available on the Welsh NHS.

£2.5m to develop new ways to tackle respiratory disease in Wales

£2.5m to develop new ways to tackle respiratory disease in Wales

Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething, has announced £2.5m of funding to develop new ways to prevent and treat respiratory disease.

12 year old transplant recipient climbs Snowdon to mark 10 years after surgery

12 year old transplant recipient climbs Snowdon to mark 10 years after surgery

A 12 year old girl from Colwyn Bay has reached the summit of Snowdon to celebrate 10 years since her liver transplant.

Local authorities expected to improve access to public toilets

Local authorities expected to improve access to public toilets

All local authorities in Wales are expected to improve the availability of toilet facilities in their communities.

Service helping to keep families together goes Wales-wide

Service helping to keep families together goes Wales-wide

A service providing support for women at risk of having their children taken into care is being made available across Wales.

Consultations

Consultations

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

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