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Wales today marks the 10th anniversary of a radical change to the organ donation laws, becoming the first part of the UK to introduce deemed consent to help save the lives of hundreds of people in need of an organ transplant.

A local broadband project in Powys is set to receive more than £900,000 worth of funding to help them deliver fast and reliable broadband to communities that need it, thanks to the Welsh Government’s Local Broadband Fund.

A need for a unified approach to public health and environmental issues, more focus on innovation and the importance of investment in health protection are some of the lessons learnt from the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales, according to the Chief Medical Officer.

Ahead of the UK Government’s Spending Review statement, the Welsh Government is urging the Chancellor to rule out a public sector pay freeze and deliver the funding Wales needs to protect health and jobs with support for a fair recovery.

A Local Places for Nature project at The Bridge Alternative Provision in Brynmenin, Bridgend, supporting students aged 5 to16 (many with additional learning needs) to create a food-growing space, develop life skills, and enhance wellbeing.

First Minister Mark Drakeford visited St Thomas’s Church in Caerphilly today to thank Reverend Dean Aaron Roberts and his army of volunteers, who have supported those in need in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

A Swansea based engineering company has adapted its way of working and is now producing surgical masks, creating new jobs and supporting the Welsh Government’s efforts to increase Welsh production of much needed PPE.

Ebbw Vale Institute is the oldest Institute in Wales. This Grade II listed building was built in 1849 and needed extensive repair and refurbishment, and its owner, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, could not commit to funding.

Those who are struggling with their mental health over the Christmas period need to know support is just a phone call away, Mental Health and Wellbeing Minister Eluned Morgan has said after meeting with Samaritans Wales.

Statement from the Chief Medical Officer for Wales on the needs to move to alert level 4 from midnight on the 19th of December and a change arrangements for Christmas relaxation, in which two households may now only meet for Christmas day.

A program run by Welsh government which provides payments to people in an emergency or who need help to live independently. The statistics cover the number and total monetary value of these payments by type, as well as breakdowns by age and local authority.

The UK’s first hospital-owned solar farm has surpassed expectations by providing enough electricity to not only contribute to the daily power needs of Morriston Hospital in Swansea, but to also cover 100% of its demand for 50 hours.

As lockdown restrictions start to ease, Stephen shares how his children, Ayda and George, felt about going back to school and what their plans are for the summer months.

Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething will today begin a series of talks with business leaders, trade experts and entrepreneurs in Atlanta and Birmingham (Alabama) to discuss how US economic policy is creating growth in places in need of investment and support.

This research provides quantitative estimates of current and future need for social welfare information and advice in each local authority and for Wales as a whole. It focuses on five areas of interest: (1) Welfare Benefits; (2) Debt; (3) Consumer and Finance; (4) Housing and Neighbour; and (5) Employment.

The first mental health crisis hub in Wales for young people who are in need of urgent support has been praised by the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle and Plaid Cymru’s Designated Member, Siân Gwenllian.

The Welsh Government has officially accepted proposals from Chwarae Teg’s ‘Gender Equality Review’ which set out the actions the government needs to take to help achieve its aims of making Wales a fair and just society.

Every child is unique. When you talk, listen and play with your child you will learn more about their needs and interests. This will not only help your child develop well but it will also help you build a strong relationship.

Ongoing UK Government delays in delivering successor EU funds for Wales is leaving communities in the dark, which will cost Wales job opportunities and undermine badly needed projects, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has said today.

A report that presents data collected from the School Census which includes information on schools, pupils, ethnicity, free school meal eligibility, additional learning and special educational needs, class sizes, teachers and support staff for January 2024.