Concerns have been raised with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) over the speed of coronavirus testing in care homes in Wales. Helena Herklots, the Older People’s Commissioner for
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The Welsh Government has defended its policy on coronavirus testing in care homes after it was reported to the human rights watchdog. The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales reported the
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A social care worker has died after contracting coronavirus, her local authority has said. Sharon Scanlon, 58, was a member of Powys County Council’s adult social care team in Mid
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Dominic Raab has condemned the Welsh Government for “abandoning” its target of 5,000 coronavirus tests a day. The Foreign Secretary – deputising for Boris Johnson as the PM continues his
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The Welsh Government has apologised after thousands of letters warning people with underlying health conditions to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic were sent to the wrong addresses. Some
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The Welsh Government is failing to meet its target of 5,000 tests a day for front-line workers, the country’s Health Secretary has admitted. Vaughan Gething said Wales can only provide
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Rock band the Manic Street Preachers have announced two arena shows to benefit NHS workers on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic. The Welsh group will perform at the
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Duffy has shared a harrowing account of being raped, drugged and held captive for weeks – and said she was telling her “dark” story to help “others who have suffered
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Questions are being asked about the involvement of health officials in England over the collapsed deal to supply Covid-19 testing equipment to the NHS in Wales. The row over testing
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Hundreds of cancer patients in Wales could die because of delays in treatment and screening due to coronavirus, a cancer charity has warned. Tenovus Cancer Care says cancer services across
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