Blood Clots The Assembly’s health committee has released a very significant report revealing that almost 1,000 people are dying unnecessarily in Welsh hospitals due to blood clots.I’m a member of the committee…
Category: Opinion
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s Blog: October 15
Gren The other day, I attended the launch of the Gren walk in Hengoed. The brilliant cartoonist was of course a resident of Hengoed and his depiction of Welsh life was truly…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Council’s Living Wage backed
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan has welcomed Caerphilly County Borough Council giving its workers a pay rise.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 3
Social media and the NHS I was alarmed to receive a complaint from a constituent in my south-east region about a patient at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, posting a picture on Facebook…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s Blog: September 25
Caerphilly Street Pastors Last Saturday night was a little bit different for me. At 10pm, I went out with the Caerphilly Street Pastors. We met young people outside of a number of…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Quality and ambition of Caerphilly businesses shown
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan highlights two Caerphilly firms featured in the Fast Growth 50.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 19
First Minister I was delighted to see First Minister Carwyn Jones supporting the Tour of Britain cycle when Mark Cavendish and the rest of the pack of top cyclists rode into Caerphilly.There…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Awards deadline approaching
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks ahead to the close of nominations to this year’s forum awards.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 5
St Andrew’s Church I’m looking forward to attending a concert at the community centre in Penyrheol next Wednesday to celebrate the golden anniversary of St. Andrew’s Church.My godfather Les Lloyd was one…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Plenty of options available after GCSEs and A-levels
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks at the options available to people post-GCSEs and A-levels