Welsh local authorities broke data protection laws more than 60 times during 2012. BBC Wales’ Welsh-language news website Newyddion Arlein obtained the information in a Freedom of Information request. It

A CARE home for dementia sufferers in Pontypool is closing, forcing the vulnerable residents to find alternative care. St Dunstan’s care home in Griffithstown will be axed with all of

MOVES to transform health and social care across the Swansea Bay area have been given a £4.6 million boost. Western Bay is a partnership between Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health

A £9.86M housing complex with 15 purpose-built apartments for people with dementia is believed to be the first of its kind in Wales. Minister for Housing and Regeneration Carl Sargeant

THE family of an elderly dementia patient who had thousands of pounds stolen from her bank account while living in a Gwent care home have spoken of their frustration that

The Welsh Assembly has published its first early years and childcare plan, detailing ways in which it will support families and young children over the next ten years. The document

A CARE worker who admitted stealing more than £65,000 from an elderly dementia patient has been jailed for two years. Zeenar Ahmed, 28, formerly of Adeline Street, Newport, took Glenys

AN ANNUAL report into social services in Newport said there is “much to celebrate” despite the financial restraints of the last year. Cabinet members met at the Newport council civic

Heavily redacted version of 300-page report finally published after 20 years following freedom of information requests A report into physical and sexual abuse at children’s homes that was suppressed for