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As Wales marks 18 years as the first UK nation to abolish prescription charges, forty-four-year-old Ryan Perrot who has severe asthma shares how the policy helped change his life.   

Hospices will receive additional funding to help them continue to provide vital palliative and end-of-life care.

A new deal between the NHS and the public is at the heart of a plan to continue to drive down the longest waiting times this year.

New rules about how and where foods high in fat, salt and sugar can be promoted and displayed in larger shops and online have been passed by the Senedd.

Almost 500 schools are taking part in the ‘Eat Them to Defeat Them’ campaign, helping more than 100,000 children eat more vegetables and make healthier food choices.

Victoria Heath has been appointed as Wales’ first Chief Healthcare Science Officer.  

Real improvements have been made to child and adolescent mental health services provided to people living in the heart of the South Wales Valleys.

Improvements in waiting times and the leadership of Hywel Dda University Health Board have been recognised by the Welsh Government.

Changes to improve how ambulances respond to 999 emergency calls will help to save more lives and improve people’s outcomes.

Strengthening the role of GPs in Wales will be vital in improving patient healthcare and tackling NHS waiting lists.