Almost three quarters of haematology consultants in Wales will near retirement age in the next decade, with a critical shortfall of replacements, a charity warned.
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Defiant Tory MS given slap on wrist in ‘blanket’ 20mph row
Natasha Asghar MS refused to back down despite being given a ticking off by the Senedd in a row over depicting 20mph as a “blanket” policy.
Drakeford ‘optimistic’ ahead of Welsh budget
Wales’ new finance secretary Mark Drakeford expressed optimism about the Welsh Government’s draft budget but warned public spending will not suddenly start flowing.
Social care commissioning standards may be ‘unachievable’
Mabon ap Gwynfor raised concerns about the national rules for councils and health boards on commissioning care and support, which came into force on September 1.
Welsh Government branded ‘delusional on Transport for Wales’
Natasha Asghar criticised a Welsh Government statement for singing the praises of TfW as a beacon for the benefits of a publicly owned rail operator.
Health secretary sets out plans to ready Welsh NHS for ‘significant’ winter pressures
Jeremy Miles said planning for winter is a year-round task that begins in early spring to learn lessons from the season just past.
Dismay as gender-equal Senedd plan dropped
Senedd members voted to scrap plans for gender quotas in Welsh Parliament elections despite concerns about “false hope” and taxpayers’ money being wasted.
Opposition calls for details of cross-border NHS plan
Opposition members called for details of a cross-border plan to reduce NHS waiting times in Wales, suggesting it amounts to little more than a “public relations gimmick” otherwise.
Senedd members hoping for last-ditch support for at-risk cultural venues
The Welsh Government has been urged to come to the rescue of two cultural venues in Caerphilly, amid ongoing uncertainty over their future.
Welsh Youth Parliament nominations still open
As the youth parliament enters its third term, young people across Wales will have the chance to elect 60 new members to represent them.