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The Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill has today received Royal Assent.

Later today, the Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent.

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.

Supporting people to reach out for help if they are struggling with self-harm or thoughts of suicide will help to save lives.

Real-time insights will be shared by health boards across Wales to celebrate the breadth of care and thousands of dedicated staff across the NHS.

North Wales’ health board is making progress under special measures but will remain under the highest level of support.