Welsh Government and GPC Wales agree changes to the GP contract for 2017/18
As a result of the agreed changes to the contract investment in general medical service will increase by approximately £27m.
This investment includes an uplift of 2.7% for GP pay and expenses for 2017/18 which covers:
- a pay increase of 1%;
- a general expenses uplift of 1.4% to cover practice costs;
- a contribution towards...Read More »
Welsh teachers return from CERN to teach what matters
Last month 24 physics teachers from all over Wales visited the site of the large hadron collider in Geneva to learn more about the latest discoveries in particle physics, as part of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
The CERN teacher placement scheme, organised by Welsh Government, supported by the National STEM...Read More »
Economy Secretary opens new library in Holywell
The new facility, which is located within Holywell Leisure centre, will offer modern and vibrant facilities to local residents.
Ken Skates hopes that the library’s location within Holywell leisure centre will draw in new users who might not have visited a stand alone library.
The library is a joint project between the...Read More »
Respiratory care improving and smoking rates are falling – Vaughan Gething
Smoking rates are falling and GPs across Wales have been offered new equipment to improve diagnosis and support for those with respiratory conditions, according to the first Annual Statement of Progress for Respiratory Conditions published today.
Friday 03 March 2017
Health Secretary...Read More »
Welsh Government invests over £7million to help local authorities become energy efficient and reduce carbon emissions
Monmouthshire Council will receive £4.5million funding through the Welsh Government’s Invest to Save Green Growth Fund, allowing it to run its own solar park on council owned land.
The Oak Grove Solar Farm in Monmouthshire has the potential to generate enough electricity to power around 1,400 homes. It will also...Read More »