Chair of the all-party group on looked-after children David Melding hit out at admission there was no ‘specific guidance’ on issue A lack of guidance to promote the co-placement of
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A recruitment campaign is underway to find two new members of the Care Council for Wales to bring the experiences and viewpoints of people who use social care services in
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About 600 protesters gathered at Withybush Hospital in Pembrokeshire to protest against plans to transfer neonatal services to Glangwili in Carmarthen. Campaigners, carrying banners and placards, fear the proposals could
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The police and crime commissioner (PCC) for north Wales has backed a change to the way offences are recorded. In England and Wales about 70% of crimes are currently recorded
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A man accused of the historical sex abuse of youngsters at north Wales children’s homes is facing additional charges. John Allen, 72, from Ipswich, appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court on
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Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has been sentenced to 35 years for child sex offences including the attempted rape of a baby. Watkins, 36, from Pontypridd, pleaded guilty to 13 child
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Thirty two residents of a Denbighshire care home have been temporarily moved to other accommodation following a fire at the building. Hafod Y Green, in Trefnant, near Denbigh, was evacuated
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More than 50 care home staff and residents were evacuated after a blaze broke out. Six fire engines and four ambulances raced to the Hafod-y-Green Rehabilitation and Nursing Centre in
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Murderer Mark Bridger who was jailed for killing five-year-old April Jones has launched an appeal bid, the schoolgirl’s parents said. Coral and Paul Jones told The Sun that police warned
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The Welsh Government has, on Human Rights Day, announced its plans for a public consultation on proposals for a Declaration of the Rights of Older People. The Declaration of the
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