Health concerns see intimate piercing on under-18s banned in Wales
Wales has become the first country in the UK to introduce a nationwide ban on the intimate piercing of under-18s. The law, which comes into force on Thursday, makes it
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NHS Wales computer systems restored after technical glitch fixed
NHS computer systems in Wales have been restored after a technical glitch left many staff unable to access them on Wednesday. The problem affected two data centres, according to the
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Innovative mental health therapy harnesses the natural beauty of Snowdonia
An innovative programme run by Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board is using the natural environment of the Snowdonia National Park to support people with complex mental health problems. The regular art
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Lack of Welsh Government action failing care home residents, report
The Welsh Government has failed to take the action it promised in a number of key areas to drive up the quality of life of older people living in care
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Expert panel report calls for different system of care for people of Wales
Wales needs a different system which provides seamless health and care services – that’s the message from the independent review of Health and Social Care, chaired by Dr Ruth Hussey.
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Plan launched to improve respiratory health in Wales
An updated plan to improve respiratory health in Wales has been launched today by the Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething. It sets out the Welsh Government’s vision for respiratory services in
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Inspectorate in name change and update to website & social media channels
From today, the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) will be known as Care Inspectorate Wales or CIW. From now on, if you see the name ‘Care and Social
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Welsh Government set to follow Scotland as it consults on smacking ban
People in Wales are set to be asked their views on the Welsh government’s plans to ban the smacking of children. If implemented, the ban would make Wales the second
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Man convicted of murdering adopted daughter appeals for funds to ‘prove innocence’
A fundraising appeal has been launched to help pay for the legal costs of a part-time fitness instructor who claims he was wrongly convicted of murdering his adopted baby daughter.
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Plaid MP bids to stop stalkers using courts to cause further distress to victims
New powers are needed to stop stalkers and domestic abusers using courts as a “cynical and calculated” way to cause further distress to their victims, MPs have heard. Plaid Cymru’s
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