Author: Rhys Gregory

The hugely popular streaming service has just announced all of the latest shows and films coming to UK devices this week. Some of the notable highlights of course include, the latest season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Coffee & Kareem and the adventures of TinTin. There are so many repeat classics returning to the platform. With UK in lockdown, Brits are turning to video streaming such as Netflix and Prime. Last week, it was reported that the services plan to low the stream quality in Europe as they keep up with the daily demand. Here are all of the shows coming to…

Millions of self-employed individuals will receive direct cash grants though a ground-breaking UK-wide scheme to help them during the coronavirus outbreak, the Chancellor has announced. In the latest step to protect individuals and businesses, Rishi Sunak has set out plans that will see the self-employed receive up to £2,500 per month in grants for at least 3 months. Millions of people across the UK could benefit from the new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, with those eligible receiving a cash grant worth 80% of their average monthly trading profit over the last three years. This covers 95% of people who receive…

A social care leader has warned that more elderly and vulnerable care home residents will die because they are being treated like “collateral damage” in the war against the coronavirus. Mario Kreft MBE, the chair of Care Forum Wales which represents nearly 500 independent social care providers, is calling for “vision and leadership” from the Westminster and Cardiff Bay governments because more could and should be done to shield the residents and the staff. According to Mr Kreft, the authorities were “throwing the kitchen sink” at the NHS but the vital role of the social care sector in propping up…

A state-of-the-art Macmillan and the National Garden Scheme palliative care unit has been shortlisted for a social impact building award. The £7.25m Y Bwthyn NGS Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care Unit at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital is on the shortlist for a RICS Social Impact Award 2020 in Wales in the healthcare category. The eight-bed unit was funded in a partnership between Macmillan Cancer Support and their longest-standing charity partner the National Garden Scheme, as well as Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and the Welsh Government. It opened its doors in September, offering inpatient, outpatient and day palliative care to…

SWANSEA Council is transforming the way it works to support local communities during the unprecedented Coronavirus crisis.  Critical front-line services like recycling, social services, child care, burials and emergency highways and council house repairs will continue while hundreds of support staff are working from home to keep the council operating. But staff working in non-essential services are being re-trained and re-directed to help provide critical services. Large numbers of staff are stepping up to the plate and transforming what they do to help their communities during this crisis. Rob Stewart, Leader of the Council, said: “We are facing unprecedented challenges…

113 new cases have tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 741, although the true number of cases is likely to be higher. The number of deaths from coronavirus have now reached 28 in Wales. Dr Robin Howe, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “113 new cases have tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 741, although the true number of cases is likely to be higher.    “Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is now circulating…

A group of independent food & drink businesses from around Cardiff is working together to donate meals to local NHS staff working through the Coronavirus crisis. A collective of more than twenty of the city’s best-loved independents  – from bakers to cheesemongers to pizza makers – will be delivering weekly food parcels to workers who are likely to be rushed off their feet in the coming weeks. But to guarantee that deliveries can continue for the duration of the crisis, a Just Giving page has been set up to cover the ongoing cost of ingredients and deliveries. Kevin McGuckian is the…

Vital health workers and people making essential journeys across Wales can access the latest public transport information thanks to Traveline Cymru’s dedicated Coronavirus page. Traveline Cymru is providing up-to-date train and bus information via its page, as operators continue to alter their timetables in a bid to stem the spread of the virus, and better serve key workers. The Welsh Government public transport information service is supporting key workers, and those making essential journeys, following the Government’s ban on all non-essential travel this week. Through its Coronavirus page those making essential journeys can access the latest changes, cancellations , and…

Cardiff is moving to a new, weekly, kerbside-collection which will see all household waste (except garden waste) picked up at the same time. Collection days for areas will remain the same, but the way waste is handled is changing to help manage the impact of COVID-19 on local services. Starting on Monday, March 30th, all residents who have a black, wheelie bin must put their food waste and hygiene waste (nappies/medical waste etc) into the black bin for collection. Do not use your food caddy. Collections will be on the normal day for your area. Residents that live in areas…

New powers to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, protect the NHS and save lives have now come into force in Wales, First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed. The First Minister has signed into law new public health regulations strengthening police enforcement powers in Wales. Individuals will only be allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes: Shopping for basic necessities and supplies, which should be as infrequently as possible; One form of exercise a day – for example, a run, walk or cycle – alone or with members of their household; Any medical need, to provide…