Minimum alcohol pricing considered in Wales
Wales’ health minister will consider introducing a 50p minimum price per unit of alcohol after a new report says the charge would cut crime and hospital admissions. A study published
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New card scheme helps vulnerable keep safe in Wales
A new registered card scheme to help people with learning disabilities or a mental health condition has been launched in Wales. South Wales Police, Learning Disability Services and Mencap Cymru,
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Wrexham drug and alcohol hub officially opened
A Welsh Government-funded centre in Wrexham to support people who with drug and alcohol addiction has been officially opened by the Deputy Minister for Health Vaughan Gething. Champions’ House will
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Children’s home manager sentenced to life over abuse
A paedophile who used his children’s home business as “a front” has been jailed for life. John Allen, 73, was convicted by a jury at Mold Crown Court last week
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Manager defends care home following critical report
A care home manager in South Wales has defended his home following criticism in a report by social care inspectors. Taliesin Care Home in Tonypandy, Rhondda, was told to improve
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Former children’s home manager guilty of child sex crimes
A former children’s home manager has been found guilty of 26 charges of historical sex abuse against children who lived in his string of care homes. John Allen, 73, was
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New steps to improve how Welsh NHS handles complaints
Action is being taken to improve the way the NHS in Wales deals with complaints, Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford announced today. Progress has been made in response
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Specialist school fined following death of vulnerable teen
A children’s care home owner has been fined £2,400 following the death of a 15-year-old in its care. Hillcrest Care Ltd admitted employing insufficiently experienced staff at Pentwyn School, near
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Welsh care home fined following elderly resident’s death
A care home company failed to ensure an elderly resident’s safety when she managed to overcome a restrictor device to open a window and fall from her first floor room.
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NHS staff in Wales agree two-year pay deal
A deal to end a long-running row over health workers’ pay has been agreed in Wales. The Welsh Government said unions have accepted a two-year deal. Health workers in England
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