Organs law for Wales means adults automatic donors after death
A landmark new law on organ donors comes into effect in Wales today which means adults automatically become donors after their death – unless they have chosen to opt out
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New law to reform regulation and inspection of social care in Wales passed
A new law reforming the way Wales’ care and support services are regulated and inspected has been approved by Assembly Members. The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Bill
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Sustaining adult care home manager numbers in Wales could prove problematic
Sustaining the number of registered adult care home managers in Wales could become a further issue in the long-term due to a combination of factors, the most recent profile report
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Deputy Health Minister opens refurbished substance misuse service in Cardiff
Wales Deputy Health Minister Vaughan Gething has officially launched the refurbished Dyfrig House, in Cardiff, which offers a specialist service for homeless people dealing with drug and alcohol problems. Dyfrig
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Early research findings show Wales mental health falling short of standards
Wales’ Child and Adolescent mental health services are falling short of standards according to early research findings published this week. The findings were reported at the launch of Observatory@Bangor, the
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Duke and Duchess shine a light on mental health charities’ work in North Wales
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will today highlight charity work to improve young people’s mental wellbeing during a visit to North Wales. William and Kate have carried out a
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Wales first to provide 24/7 support for people at the end of their lives
Wales is the only country in the UK to provide round-the-clock support and advice for people approaching the end of their lives, a new report shows. The Welsh Government’s second
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All domiciliary care workers in Wales must be registered by 2020
All domiciliary care workers in Wales will need to be registered from 2020 before they can work in the social care sector, with adult residential care workers to follow in
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Welsh partnership tackling young homelessness wins top award
A pioneering partnership which has helped improve the lives of homeless young people in Wales has won a UK ‘Best of the Best’ award Representatives from Cardiff University and leading
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Winners of Wales Care Awards announced at emotional ceremony in Cardiff
The 13th annual Wales Care Awards took place in Cardiff’s City Hall on Friday with Welsh Government Health Minister Mark Drakeford and the Communities and Tackling Poverty Minister Lesley Griffiths
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