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Embargoed trailer: New Health Secretary will champion good practice to drive down waiting times
The new Cabinet Secretary for Health has said he will “champion and challenge” NHS Wales as the latest performance data is published today.

£7.7m to support burns centre to save more lives
Health Secretary Mark Drakeford has today confirmed £7.7m to upgrade the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery as it marks its 30th anniversary.

Cabinet Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data: June and July 2024
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Mark Drakeford, said:

Minister committed to creating a Wales that is a great place to grow older
“We are committed to creating a Wales that is a great place to grow older.”

Early Years Minister hails ‘vital’ expansion of Welsh-medium childcare benefitting 22,000 children a week
Early Years Minister Sarah Murphy learnt more about the expansion of early years Welsh medium childcare and playwork during meetings with Mudiad Meithrin and Clybiau Plant Cymru at the Eisteddfod

Parents urged to sign up for childcare offer before autumn term
A small business owner has urged parents to sign up for the Welsh Government’s Childcare Offer before the autumn term starts.

Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data: May and June 2024
The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS performance data published today. A spokesperson said:

New vaccine could save 1,000 babies from hospitalisation every year in Wales
Health Secretary Eluned Morgan has today announced the rollout of a new vaccination programme to protect against a common but potentially dangerous respiratory infection.

Launch of new guidance aimed at reducing use of restrictive practices in healthcare, social care and educational settings
A set of new resources aimed at reducing the use of restrictive practices in healthcare, social care and educational settings has been welcomed by the Minister for Social Care.

Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data: April and May 2024
The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS performance data published today. A spokesperson said:

Paperless clinic and kits to reduce medicine waste winners at NHS Awards
Healthcare professionals have been awarded for their successes in making NHS services more environmentally friendly at the Welsh Sustainability Awards 2024.

Recognition in schools vital to help young carers thrive
Minister for Social Care Dawn Bowden heard from young carers during Carers’ Week about the importance of being identified, as a first step to accessing support in school.