Helping disabled people into work is key to tackling economic inactivity – Eluned Morgan
Merthyr Tydfil Institute for the Blind is a supported workshop where staff make wooden products using precision cutting equipment and buttons for the furniture industry. They also operate a cardboard recycling service.
It employs people from across South Wales who have a disability or health condition that makes it difficult for...Read More »
Minister encourages more people to become foster carers for children in Wales
To mark the start of Foster Care Fortnight, the Minister has written a personal letter to every foster carer in Wales, asking them to help inspire others to consider fostering.
There are currently more than 4,400 children in foster care in Wales. The average age of foster carers is 55, and...Read More »
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford sets out Wales’ Brexit priorities
Speaking at the latest in a series of events organised by Wales for Europe, he set out the Welsh Government’s 6 priorities. These 6 priorities respect the Brexit vote in 2016 but put Welsh interests at the forefront of a new relationship with the European Union:
- continued full and unfettered access...Read More »
Health Secretary announces state-backed professional indemnity for GPs in Wales
The scheme, which is planned to come into force from April 2019, will cover all contracted GPs and other health professionals working in NHS general practice.
The move comes following concerns about increasing indemnity costs, which could potentially drive GPs away from the profession, resulting in an impact on services.
The scheme,...Read More »
Children in care are doing well in Wales – new research shows
The Welsh Government commissioned the Institute of Public Care (IPC) to carry out an analysis of outcomes for children and young people 4 to 5 years after a final Care Order.
The study set out to explore the placement journeys for children in care in Wales, how these compare with the...Read More »