Health Minister Eluned Morgan has this week (Wednesday 22nd September) announced set out a long-term plan for how stroke services will improve in Wales. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Wales and can have a significant long-term impact on survivors of stroke. There are currently around 70,000 stroke survivors living in Wales, and an estimated 7,400 people experience a stroke each year. The new quality statement for stroke, which sets out the future vision for stroke services in Wales, has been developed with the Stroke Implementation Group, which provides guidance to the government, and key stakeholders including…
Author: Rhys Gregory
The Welsh Government will invest almost £25m in up to four new PET-CT scanners across Wales to improve access to this cutting edge diagnostic technology. The new Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Computed Tomography scanners will be based in Cardiff, North Wales and Swansea. The funding will replace Wales’ only fixed analogue scanner, in Cardiff, and the two analogue mobile scanners, which are based in South West Wales and North Wales will be replaced over the next five years. The new scanners, which are subject to business case approval, will all be fixed, digital scanners – they will be able to…
The recent surge in the use of advanced payment methods is a testament to the evolution of technology. Online payment methods have become safer and more reliable than ever before, allowing people to do transactions on the go through their cell phones and other handheld devices. The extra layer of security and encryption provides maximum protection from potential threats. Business professionals, online sellers, retailers, and online gamers use time-efficient and user-friendly online payment methods. Online payment gateways are used all around the globe to pay for restaurant bills, online shopping, and other purposes. The use of online payment methods has…
There are many people who have problems with getting enough sleep. They feel tired and groggy in the morning, lacking the energy to get a productive day going. What if you could wake up rested and ready for a new day? The following article will give several tips that may help you get a better night’s sleep. Get An Upholstered Bed Frame This is a great idea for a good night’s sleep. It is easier for people to fall asleep on an upholstered bed frame than it is a wooden one. The smooth and gentle feeling of the fabric allows…
What things should a student do to achieve academic excellence? Below, we have five best tips to guide students on how to score better in their school. Besides, reading through this post will enable you to reach your career goals with ease. Let’s find out more! Simple Steps to Succeed in School Please read through this post before you can work on any academic tasks. By so doing, you’ll be ready to encounter any challenging educational task without fear. Patience Many times, students lack patience when dealing with challenging academic tasks. Because of that, most of them would opt to…
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The Welsh Senedd will debate going ahead with a four-day working week pilot in Wales today (Wednesday) after a debate was secured by Plaid Cymru. The debate motion proposed by Siân Gwenllian MS calls on the Welsh Government to establish a four-day working week pilot in Wales to explore the benefits to all Welsh workers, the economy and the environment. Since the Covid pandemic, the four-day working week has gathered momentum and popularity with Government’s in Scotland, Spain and Ireland all planning national-level pilots of a four-day week with no loss of pay. Numerous studies have shown that a four-day…
An independent Welsh distillery has picked up a total of six stars at the 2021 Great Taste Awards, including the coveted 3-star rating which was awarded to less than 1.5% of the thousands of entries this year. Silver Circle Distillery creates handmade craft spirits in the Monmouthshire village of Catbrook, deep in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Founded by Nina and Joe Howden in June 2019, they use local ingredients to create unique products which are often synonymous with their surroundings. Their Damson Negroni is a small batch, pre-mixed cocktail made with a special blend of Vermouths, Wye Valley Gin and Campari,…
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is seeking to re-enlist military support to assist with its Covid-19 effort. The Trust has submitted a request for additional support to Welsh Government under the Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) arrangement. If approved, it will be the third time that soldiers have supported the service through the pandemic. Chief Executive Jason Killens said: “Covid-19 has presented a challenge like no other, but the last couple of months in particular have meant significant and sustained pressures on our ambulance service. “The Trust is starting to return to some of the arrangements we had in…
The Mid Wales Growth Deal has passed a significant milestone with the approval of the draft Portfolio Business Case to be submitted to UK and Welsh Governments. The Growing Mid Wales Board this week (September 21) approved the portfolio business case to be submitted to both UK and Welsh Governments to consider and review. The decision signals a key point in the Growth Deal’s development, that subject to Government approval – will enable the focus to shift to developing the Programme and Project Business Cases. The Portfolio Business Case provides a framework for the growth deal and an initial set…