The Welsh Government is allocating £11.8 million to Caerphilly County Borough to help with the cost of living crisis – here’s how the council is going to spend it.
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Around half of Wales’ population will be eligible for a free flu jab this year
The flu vaccination programme will be extended to include everyone over the age of 50, as well as secondary school pupils in Years 7 to 11.
£9m fund to help unpaid carers take short breaks
The scheme, which will receive funding for the next three years, is aimed at helping unpaid carers with their mental and physical wellbeing.
Wales to drop face mask wearing in shops and on public transport
Public health advice will be to continue to wear masks in these places, but the rule will remain in health and social care settings – such as hospitals and care homes.
Commemorative woodland opened to remember those who have died during pandemic
A memorial woodland to commemorate all those who have died during the pandemic has been unveiled in Cwmfelinfach.
Hope ahead as Wales marks two years since first Covid lockdown
On March 23, 2020, Wales, alongside the rest of the UK, went into a full lockdown – affecting nearly every aspect of our lives.
Stricter inspections for coal tips backed by senior councillors
Council Deputy Leader Jamie Pritchard said the new scheme was a “planned and preventative” approach with tougher enforcement.
Will Covid measures be lifted in Wales next week?
The Welsh Government is set to meet this week to review the current measures, amid a backdrop of rising numbers of cases.
Physical punishment against children now illegal in Wales
The law means punishments against children such as smacking, hitting, slapping and shaking are now illegal in Wales.
Welsh Government will be ‘super-sponsor’ for Ukraine refugees
There has already been 10,000 expressions of interest from people wanting to be a sponsor and host those fleeing from the Russia-invaded country.