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Can Wales’ wellbeing law survive the pressures of the next Senedd election?
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (877+ words) Lowri Sian Wilkie, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychology, Andrew H Kemp, Professor and Personal Chair, Zoe Fisher Clinical Lead, Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Strategy, RPB, Swansea University With the'Senedd election due in May, Wales faces a test of whether long-term…...
Vegan doctor calls for fully plant-based meal options in Welsh school lunches
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (585+ words) New Welsh school food regulations could influence the availability of plant-based meal choices for learners a vegan doctor has shared. The new Welsh Healthy Eating in Schools Regulations for maintained primary schools are due to come into effect at the…...
One year on: Is Wales closing the gender pain gap?
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (870+ words) The Welsh Government announced the Women's Health Plan, aimed at improving healthcare services for women, in December 2024. One year into its ten year run, is the strategy delivering on it promises? First Minister Eluned Morgan said of the plan in…...
Emergency school transport support proposed for families facing benefit disputes
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (523+ words) Alec Doyle, Local Democracy Reporter Emergency free school transport for families caught in benefits disputes could soon be introduced in a Welsh county. Currently free school transport is provided for school-age pupils whose parents receive Universal Credit, Income Support or…...
Councillors welcome progress supporting young people not in education or work
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (357+ words) Councillors have welcomed a local authority's work to support young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). A new report shows 2.5% of youngsters in the Caerphilly borough were without a post-16 placement by the end of October last year,…...
Government considering apology for state’s role in historic forced adoption
1+ week, 1+ day ago (672+ words) An apology for the state's role in historic forced adoption is being "actively considered" by the Government, a minister has said. Children and families minister Josh MacAlister said he recognised the urgency with which the issue needs to be addressed…...
Wales becomes the first UK nation to remove profit from children's homes, fostering, and secure accommodation
1+ week, 2+ day ago (304+ words) In less than a month, new providers of children's homes, fostering services and secure accommodation will no longer be able to make a profit in Wales " making it the first nation in the UK to take this landmark step. Currently,…...
Free school meals easing financial pressures for families in Wales
2+ week, 1+ day ago (422+ words) New research has found that Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) have removed financial barriers for families, increased access to nutritious food and reduced stigma in schools across Wales. The policy, introduced in 2022 in response to the cost-of-living crisis, guarantees…...
Age Alliance Wales launches new manifesto ahead of the Senedd election
2+ week, 2+ day ago (429+ words) Age Alliance Wales have unveiled their manifesto ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, urging the next Welsh Government to take bold, coordinated steps to ensure older people in Wales can age safely, positively and with dignity. The manifesto outlines key priorities…...
University hosted dinner with Reform UK figure two weeks before 'free speech' row erupted
2+ week, 6+ day ago (684+ words) Bangor University has confirmed that its Vice Chancellor hosted a dinner for a senior Reform UK figure two weeks before a row erupted when a student society refused to invite one of the party's MPs to address a meeting. Early…...