2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (236+ words) Foster carers often see "meaningful breakthroughs" in children experiencing trauma within six months, new findings suggest. A national survey commissioned by Foster Wales has highlighted the challenges faced by these carers. About 80 per cent of foster carers in the survey…...

19+ hour, 35+ min ago  (348+ words) A Newport toddler described as a "miracle baby" has finished treatment for a rare and life'threatening condition after undergoing two stem cell transplants. Dolcie'Mae Edwards was just four weeks old when she was diagnosed with haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a severe…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (403+ words) A grandmother from Newport who has spent more than half a century fostering children has spoken about her incredible journey. Sylvia Heaven, 79, has cared for more than 80 children since 1972, beginning her fostering career after seeing an advert in her local…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (318+ words) A Wales-based mental health service supporting children has won a national award for its work. The Exchange programme, delivered by Health is One, was named School Wellbeing Support Specialists of the Year at the 2026 Global Health and Pharma Magazine Mental…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (289+ words) For foster carers in Torfaen, seemingly ordinary moments such as a child laughing, sharing their day, or asking to watch a film are powerful signs of progress. Jason O'Brien, strategic director at Torfaen Council, said: "Here at Foster Wales Torfaen…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (258+ words) South Wales Argus Starlight on mental health impact of children's healthcare I would like to draw your readers' attention to a pressing matter. Every day, despite some of the best medical care available in the world via our NHS, children…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (592+ words) Every day on social media, like the proverbial bad penny, someone turns up to declare there's "nothing for kids to do in Newport city centre'. Forget football or rugby " the real local sport in Newport is moaning about the place…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (252+ words) Parents across Wales are being urged to look out for signs of exam stress. The warning comes from Dr Marguerita Magennis, a psychologist, educational consultant, and tutor at Find Tutors. She said children can find it difficult to express their…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (85+ words) Unpaid carers will be able to access information and advice at a drop-in event in Newport. Organised by Newport Carers' Forum, the sessions will be held at Maesglas Community Centre on May 1 and May 8, from 10am to 12pm. Similar drop-ins will occur…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago  (309+ words) Children with additional learning needs are missing out on vital classroom support. The findings come from a new survey by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, which shows that long waits for occupational therapy are affecting young people's wellbeing, development…...