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GPS

Welsh Government to make major investment in general practice

By Liz Wells 12 December 2025

More than £41m extra will be invested into general practice this year as part of a deal struck between the Welsh Government and GPs.

AUDIOLOGY

Audiology patients in Wales to receive faster, local hearing care

By Liz Wells 11 December 2025

Faster, more convenient hearing care will be available closer to people’s home, as part of a radical reform of audiology services in Wales.

PREVENTION

Senedd backs bill to create a smoke-free generation and curb youth vaping

By Liz Wells 10 December 2025

Senedd Members have supported the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will create Wales' first smoke-free generation.

WELSH GOVERNMENT

Nurses and doctors unite ahead to protect patient safety ahead of corridor care debate

By Liz Wells 10 December 2025

Representatives from the RCN and the BMA have descended on the Senedd to raise their concerns about the rise of corridor care in hospitals across Wales ahead of a debate on the topic in the Welsh p...

WELSH GOVERNMENT

Welsh health minister 'hasn't seen' evidence to suggest criminality within NHS partnership

By Liz Wells 08 December 2025

Welsh Government health minister Jeremy Miles has said he hasn't seen any evidence to suggest criminality within a Welsh NHS partnership.

WELSH GOVERNMENT

Wales' top doctor says preventing ill-health is an urgent priority

By Liz Wells 04 December 2025

Wales must urgently shift towards a prevention-first approach to health to address ‘stagnating’ life expectancy and mounting pressures on its health services, the chief medical officer's annual rep...

PAY DEALS

Healthcare staff in Wales secure pay rise and back pay deal

By Liz Wells 19 November 2025

Healthcare support workers in Wales are to receive a wage rise and thousands of pounds in back pay.

WELSH GOVERNMENT

New vision for nursing and midwifery care in Wales unveiled

By Liz Wells 12 November 2025

Chief nursing officer for Wales, Sue Tranka, has published her new five-year strategic vision setting out how nursing and midwifery professions will lead healthcare transformation.

WELSH GOVERNMENT

Plan to make NHS Wales greener and fit for the future unveiled

By Liz Wells 07 November 2025

Ambitious plans to help NHS Wales reduce its emissions faster to make the health and care system more sustainable have been unveiled.

WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICE

Welsh Ambulance Service staff to vote on strike action over pay award

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

Welsh Ambulance Service staff are to be balloted for industrial action over their below-inflation pay award.

WELSH GOVERNMENT

Prevention has 'power to radically improve' Wales' health

By Liz Wells 22 October 2025

More focus on prevention and public health is needed to improve people’s long-term health in Wales, according to Mental Health and Wellbeing Minister Sarah Murphy.