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New standards to improve maternity and neonatal care in Wales

New curbs on unhealthy food promotions to tackle Wales’ rising obesity levels

Regulations to restrict the promotion and
placement of foods high in fat, salt and sugar will be laid in the Senedd today, marking a crucial step in Wales’ fight against rising obesity levels.

Major boost for women’s health research in Wales

A dedicated women’s health research centre
opening this April will provide vital evidence to
improve healthcare for women in Wales.

£28m to repair hospital roof and reopen wards

Health Secretary Jeremy Miles has confirmed
almost £28m to repair the damaged Princess of Wales Hospital roof and re-open wards at the
hospital.

Removing profit from the care of looked after children

Our bill to remove profit from the care of looked
after children is part of the biggest reform to
children’s services in Wales, for over 40 years.

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The Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme is now open for 2025-26

Apply now and join our growing community of
climate-friendly primary care professionals.

Apprenticeship Week Wales: a spotlight on Cardiff and Vale University Health Board colleagues

To mark Apprenticeship Week Wales, Cardiff and Vale UHB is celebrating colleagues who have successfully completed apprenticeship programmes with the Health Board.

Bevan Commission announces new cohort of Bevan Fellows to drive health and care innovation in Wales

The Bevan Commission have announced the
selection of 24 health and care professionals for its Bevan Fellows programme. These Bevan
Fellows, representing a diverse range of
specialties and health boards across Wales, will embark on a 24-month journey to lead, research, and implement innovative projects to improve health and well-being outcomes for the people of Wales.

Patients get their lives back as new dialysis unit opens in
Bridgend

The opening of a state-of-the-art dialysis unit in Bridgend has not only given patients their lives back but is kinder to the environment too.It forms part of a £70 million, 10-year investment across South Wales funded entirely by the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee via the Welsh Kidney Network.

Rapid review of the
characteristics and outcomes of children involved in private family law proceedings due to parental separation

The aim of this review was to shine a light on the wellbeing and other important characteristics or outcomes of children who are currently, or have been, involved in family law proceedings due to
parental separation, to identify the support needs of these children who are often overlooked in policy.

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