Posts Tagged ‘health’
The real value of medicines
Wales is lagging behind England in the introduction of new and innovative medicines, but could more investment in the latest treatments help solve the NHS’s financial problems?
Elderly must be treated with dignity and respect by NHS and Social Care
On the day the House of Commons debates the Funding of Social Care, a leading Welsh MP explains why this is a vital issue for older people in particular
The values that will define my tenure as Minister
Yesterday Wales’ new Health Minister Lesley Griffiths made a significant speech on reshaping the NHS in Wales. Here’s what she had to say to the annual Public Health Wales conference
1,000 voices singing together across Wales
Welsh cancer charity, Tenovus, have been awarded funding from the Big Lottery Fund’s (BLF) AdvantAGE programme to roll out the charity’s Sing for Life choir across Wales – and here they sing about it
Doctrine over Doctoring
Removing a private sector IVF provider from NHS work in Swansea is a case of ideological puritanism over common sense and compassion
Who’s worth more – GPs or entrepreneurs?
Is there anything as risky as being an entrepreneur? For every one that succeeds dozens will fail, and we need to recognise and respect them more
A view from the doorstep
As we enter the last lap of the race, a front runner in the ultra-marginal seat of Aberconwy shares her experience of what has resonated on the doorstep
If we put it off until tomorrow, it will only get worse
There’s been a lot of controversy over Welsh Conservatives’ plans to ringfence health budgets. But what is the alternative?
A healthier option
As the campaign moves into its last week, the Lib Dems place their focus on improving the Welsh NHS
“People know this is an election to the National Assembly”
The Liberal Democrat lead candidate for North Wales makes the case for his region – and for an election more focused on Welsh issues
The worst case scenario? Death, I’m afraid
This week it was revealed that UK stillbirth rates are among the highest of the world’s richest nations, but as this personal story shows, there is still too little known about a serious condition that can cause it
Party manifestos need to reflect Older People
In the week that political parties are expected to launch their Welsh manifestos, the WRVS outlines the policy commitments it would like to see







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