Wales’ new mental health minister set out plans to improve people’s mental health, pledging to focus on reducing waiting times for support and treatment.
Tag: Senedd
Blueprint for ban on lying politicians published
A think tank has set out proposals to ban lying politicians, with the aim of rebuilding public trust and making Wales one of the world’s most advanced democracies.
‘Severe delays’ to disability rights reforms
Disabled people feel “forgotten and left behind” due to severe delays to reforms aimed at advancing their rights in Wales, the UK’s equality watchdog warned.
‘Why should culture be the preserve of only areas that are rich?’
In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell talks Llancaiach Fawr, Blackwood Miners’ Institute, bank closures and more.
Welsh Government spends £1.7m on special advisers
Wales’ First Minister Eluned Morgan provided details of the political appointments in a written statement to the Senedd on October 3.
NRW bosses quizzed over potential job cuts to plug £13m budget gap
Senedd members quizzed NRW officials amid concerns about plans to cut 265 jobs to plug a £13m budget gap while water pollution in Wales worsens.
Committee scrutinises 16% Senedd budget increase
Hefin David described next year’s spending plans for the commission, which is responsible for support services and the Senedd estate, as a step change.
Senedd debates crisis in eye care as demand expected to rise in Wales
Senedd members narrowly rejected Conservative calls for action on eye care amid warnings of a “tidal wave of blindness” about to hit Wales.
Women’s suffering ‘should not be treated as normal’
Women are too often put off seeking health care treatment due to the normalisation of their physical and emotional pain, Delyth Jewell MS warned.
Concern over 210% rise in ex-offenders rough sleeping
The chair of the Senedd’s housing committee warned of a 210% annual increase in the number of former prisoners sleeping on the streets of Wales.