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We risk falling further behind if we don’t address the NHS workforce deficit

Wales is one of the worst performers when it comes to cancer survival and only investment in our diagnostic workforce can improve things, writes Andy Glyde

November 7, 2019November 5, 2019
in Featured Article, Health

A National Care Service is long overdue

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

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019
in Featured Article, 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

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019
in Featured Article, Health

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

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019
in Featured Article, Health, Uncategorised

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

August 14, 2019August 14, 2019
in Featured Article, Health

The Welsh NHS needs the magic money tree

Jane Dodds MP sets out her early campaign priorities for the NHS

August 7, 2019
in Featured Article, Health, Politics

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

July 23, 2019July 22, 2019
in Featured Article, Health, Social Policy

Why we need to call time on the outdated benefits system for terminally ill people 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

July 15, 2019July 14, 2019
in Featured Article, Health, Politics

A breath of fresh air

Marking clean air day, Steve Brooks outlines how a new approach to planning can promote healthier towns

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019
in Featured Article, Health, Transport

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

March 27, 2019March 26, 2019
in Environment, Featured Article, Health

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Welsh towns receive boost for grassroots planning

  People working and volunteering in Welsh towns and communities will benefit from a new resource to help them identify opportunities in their areas.    Understanding Welsh Places is a bilingual website coordinated by the Institute of Welsh Affairs that presents information on the economy, demographic make-up and local services of more than 300 places […]

8 October 2019
in Environment, Featured Article, Health

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