Why Nye?

Victoria Winckler writes in today’s Western Mail to argue that Aneurin Bevan should be voted the St. David’s Day icon for health.

Without doubt Wales’ national hero should be Aneurin Bevan. …

Questions for AMs about mental health care

Another private care company has gone into administration.

Unlike the problems at Southern Cross, the problems at St Luke’s are much less well known attracting, as far as I can tell, no coverage in the Western Mail and…

All our tomorrows

Today delegates are gathering in Cardiff to discuss an innovative programme of research and debate on the future of public services in Wales.  Are third sector organisations like Care & Repair already ahead of the curve?…

Paving the way on organ donation

Last year, 83 Welsh residents donated organs – a record number. Successful campaigns such as Donate Wales’ Tell a Loved One in 2008 helped Wales to have the highest rate of donation in the UK. But…

Cancer is preventable

Here in Wales Tenovus is working hard to help highlight some of the lifestyle choices people are making, lifestyle choices which can give you cancer.

We know cancer is preventable. We know a third of it…

Helping is better than inspecting

In one local authority, a revolution has taken place.  The food safety inspectors have abandoned their clipboards and white coats, and are focussing their efforts on how best to engage with business owners – and…

How much does a baby cost?

Some time ago the UK Government made the decision to change the Maternity Grant, which means you now only receive the £500 one-off grant for your first child, and not for any children you may later have. …

Sensory loss & health

One in five people in Wales have some form of sensory loss. Many are heavy users of health care services, with a significant percentage being older people with other health conditions, and yet their experiences of accessing services…

Nursing over the Festive Season

Father Christmas and his reindeer aren’t the only ones who work over the Christmas period, healthcare professionals work tirelessly over the holidays to cope with such demands as emergency admissions, acute illness and injury and the day to day care of…

From DLA to PIP – not just a new name

It is proposed by government that DLA will become the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) which is unfortunately not just a new name; it is an entirely new benefit with new rules and new implications. Arguably the current system discriminates…