Morgan supports WAMH vision for Welsh Mental Health Measure

Shadow Health and Social Services Minister Jonathan Morgan AM has pledged his full support for the Wales Alliance for Mental Health (WAMH) vision for a Mental Health Measure (Welsh law). Mr Morgan, who proposed the Mental Health Legislative Competency Order to develop a Measure and has overseen its progress at the Assembly

Welsh social services require “greater consistency”

Rob Pickford, Chief Inspector of Care and Social Services in Wales (CSSIW) has suggested that social services and social care in Wales are improving – but greater consistency is required. This week Mr Pickford launched the organisation’s first annual report, a document which examines a number of key areas within the CSSIW’s remit

Report warns of “vulnerable generation”

A report by the Prince’s Trust has claimed that a significant minority of young people in Wales believe their lives are meaningless.

The survey, which was published this week, found that while the majority of 16-25 year-olds in Wales have a positive outlook on life, more than one in ten often feel down or depressed.

‘Bevan Commission’ to Advise on Health Service Reform

In the 60th anniversary year of the NHS, Health Minister Edwina Hart has announced the membership of a new independent group, named after NHS founder Aneurin Bevan, to help ensure that changes in NHS structures set Wales “on the path to a world-class health care system”.