The enduring memory problems commonly experienced by people with schizophrenia may be related to differences in how their brains process information, new research from the United States suggests…
Review finds ‘significant improvement’ in Ceredigion Social Services
Social Services in the county of Ceredigion have undergone a ‘significant improvement’ in the last year, with services for vulnerable adults more tailored to the needs of people that use them, according to a new report…
Care work must be a ‘desirable profession’ to drive up standards
A report by the Care Council for Wales says social care must be seen as a ‘desirable’ area for people to work, in order to gain the best employees and raise standards.
All-party group elected to seek new mental health powers for Wales
A committee of five AMs has been established at the Senedd this week to take forward plans to obtain new powers for Welsh mental health legislation…
Assembly unanimously agrees to new Welsh carers’ legislation
New Welsh legislation to secure rights for information and support for carers could be on its way after Assembly Members voted unanimously in favour of a Legislative Competence Order drafted by Helen Mary Jones AM.
Official opening of new Ebbw Vale mental health hospital
THE first phase of a new private hospital for adults with mental illness and those with learning difficulties has officially begun in Ebbw Vale…
Welsh suicide rates for men ‘highest among the four UK nations’ – Hart to speed up prevention strategy
A new report by the National Public Health Service for Wales has revealed that the suicide rate among adult Welsh males is the highest of all four UK nations…
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University hospital pioneers mental health service for war veterans
Cardiff University’s Hospital of Wales is setting up a pilot service to treat war veterans with mental health problems – one of only six pilot services in the UK…
Merthyr Tydfil Social Services “moving in right direction”
Social Services in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are providing good standards of care, are working towards tackling their shortfalls and are well placed to sustain and improve services according to a Joint Review report published today…
Schizophrenia link to stress during pregnancy
Research from Manchester University has suggested that stress in early pregnancy may lead to offspring who are more likely to develop schizophrenia…
Mentally ill patients ‘at risk’ on mixed sex wards
Patients detained under the Mental Health Act are often on mixed-sex wards where their safety may be seriously jeopardised, a key report warns this week…
New resource provides strategies for tackling depression
A new audio resource has been launched that aims to help people with depression on their road to recovery…