Alcohol-related deaths falling in Wales
The Welsh Government’s Annual Statement of Progress for Liver Disease shows that in 2015, 807 people died from liver disease, an increase of 131 deaths (19.4%) over the past five years. Alcohol-related liver disease accounts for over a third of liver disease deaths.
However, the report shows a fall in alcohol-related...Read More »
Heritage sector worth over £900m to Wales
The report, which collects data from 18 of Wales’ premier Heritage organisations, and highlights an increase of 4.4% in the number of visits to sites in the last seven years has been welcomed by Economy Secretary Ken Skates.
He said:
“This report captures the crucial role of the heritage sector...Read More »
Economy Secretary calls on leaders of the Welsh Economy to be the spark for innovation and entrepreneurship
Economy Secretary, Ken Skates launched BeTheSpark – a Wales-wide movement aimed at unlocking the potential for greater collaboration between entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, risk capital, academia and government to support the creation of more home grown profitable businesses.
In 2015 Wales successfully applied to join the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Regional Entrepreneurship...Read More »
First Minister in Gibraltar to discuss common Brexit priorities
While in Gibraltar, the First Minister will also meet with the Governor Lieutenant General Edward Grant Martin Davis, Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia, the Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses.
Gibraltar’s economy is thriving, with the 4th highest GDP per head in the world at £54,979. However,...Read More »
“People who suffer out of hospital cardiac arrest must be given the best chance of survival” – Health Secretary Vaughan Gething
The Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OCHA) Plan sets out the key actions that should be taken to improve a person’s chance of survival from cardiac arrest.
Called the Chain of Survival, actions include:
- Prompt recognition and call for help;
- Early CPR to buy time;
- Early defibrillation to restart the heart;
- Rapid access to advanced...Read More »