How has it come to this?

UNISON has long argued that the privatisation of public services will lead to disastrous outcomes and poorer services for our society. The financial failings of Southern Cross have very much put that argument into practice and there…

Growing our communities

It is no accident that activities are developed in dove workshop that complement and collaborate with each other. Our team of directors and workers understand the objectives of the organisation and the priorities set to attempt to…

No room for complacency on food hygiene standards

We have long argued that Wales can and should lead the way in the UK when it comes to food safety. And there is much to be proud of when we reflect upon the progress that has been…

The true cost of bad housing

There is a growing body of evidence to demonstrate the spend-to-save benefits of investment in housing.  According to research recently funded by Shelter Cymru and the Building Research Establishment (BRE) Trust, the costs to the NHS in Wales of…

There is a crisis and there’s no silver bullet solution

I’m not a natural pessimist so I’ll rid myself of all negative baggage upfront.  Record waiting lists, demand for affordable housing overshooting supply four times over, less public money available and fewer homes delivered through planning gain. Add what…

Co-operation and Mutuality: Back in Vogue

For some of the younger contributors to this Blog the name Harold Wilson may hold as much resonance as Neville Chamberlain has for me. As Prime Minister in the 1960s and 1970s he attracted a bad press amongst…

Are we protecting the vulnerable?

Support for the most vulnerable citizens in Wales has been a proud political and social hallmark of previous Welsh Assembly Government’s.

However, as the public spending cuts bite, it is essential that WAG continues to ensure that…

The Hardest Hit: fighting cuts to disability benefits

“I dragged myself out of bed at 5 o’clock this morning to come to this protest because I feel it’s very important that disabled people across Wales and Great…

Isn’t it about time..?

The new equal pay duty for Wales will require all affected public authorities in Wales to examine their workforce data to identify who works where in the organisation, their employment conditions and require an action plan to tackle gender…

Still a scandal

The coalition agreement last year contained a positive step forward for the treatment of children with uncertain immigration status. It contained a pledge to end the detention of children, some of whom as young as five, who after all have committed no crime and pose no threat to…