A worrying picture of eating disorders among children under 13 has been unveiled by researchers. Figures from the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit showed a child as young as six was found to be suffering from a disorder.

Rhodri Morgan today said he was happy to put his record on public services to voters thanks to lower hospital waiting times. The First Minister was pressed on the Assembly Government’s handling of schools and the NHS when he faced AMs for his last question time before the election.

Home carers will stage a demonstration about plans to privatise care. Carers and service users are expected to turn out in force in Ammanford on Friday to protest against Carmarthenshire Council’s plans for the sector.

Blood and other tests are a fundamental and increasing part of the treatment and care of patients in the NHS – and a major investment at the Royal Gwent Hospital is helping meet the demand.

Plans are under way to build a new 60-bed residential home in Risca. Caerphilly Council is proposing to build a new home on the site of the existing Ty Darren Residential Home, along with a new car park and associated works.