Our part-public, part-private, part-charitable social care system is delivering an inefficient and unjust service. It’s time to finish Aneurin Bevan’s work, argues Helen Mary Jones
Health
Mental wellbeing in our farming communities – breaking down the stigma
Loneliness, financial insecurity and inadequate digital infrastructure contribute to farmers’ poor mental health. These must be addressed – and the stigma needs to go, writes Dr Alisha Davies
End of life care relies on properly supported community nurses
Andrew Wilson-Mouasher says that supporting community care staff is essential for ensuring people at the end of their lives receive the best care possible
Billions have been spent on mental health, and we don’t even know if it works
The Welsh Government has thrown money at our mental health crisis without measuring the outcomes. Helen Mary Jones writes that a new report shows it’s time to evaluate – not just hope for the best
The Welsh NHS needs the magic money tree
Jane Dodds MP sets out her early campaign priorities for the NHS
Driving up standards in public services
Nick Bennett explains how the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act, which comes into force today, will give a greater voice to citizens in the public services we all rely on
Why we need to call time on the outdated benefits system for terminally ill people
Simon Jones argues that the recently announced review into the current benefits system for terminally ill people must lead to swift action
A breath of fresh air
Marking clean air day, Steve Brooks outlines how a new approach to planning can promote healthier towns
Are Clean Air Zones in Wales a dead duck?
Joseph Carter on what needs to change so that we can breathe clean air with healthy lungs
CPR: not just another lesson
Adam Fletcher explains how the new school curriculum can make Wales a nation of lifesavers – and why change needs to start now.