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Wales first UK nation to launch 10-year plan to tackle child sexual abuse

The Welsh Government is today (Thursday 12 March) unveiling its landmark ten-year strategy to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse.

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Wales leading the way – profit removed from children's homes, fostering and secure accommodation from 1 April

In less than a month, new providers of children's homes, fostering services and secure accommodation will no longer be able to make a profit in Wales — making it the first nation in the UK to take this landmark step.

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Inside the Swansea hub tackling loneliness and putting older people first

A community space which opened a year ago in the centre of Swansea centre is now helping the city’s older people to stay connected, active and engaged in their communities.

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Flying Start childcare available to all two-year-olds in Newport as wider programme marks 20th anniversary

Newport has become the third local authority in Wales to offer free childcare to all two-year-olds as Flying Start celebrates 20 years of supporting families and children.

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New academy to support social care workers in Wales

Care workers across Wales will be able to develop their skills and gain qualifications through a new National Social Care Academy.

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"A chance to do something just for me" – 13-year-old carer on the importance of short breaks

Celyn Lloyd-Taylor, aged 13 from Cwmbran, took a well-earned break from his daily caring responsibilities this week to gorge walk in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.

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Families in Wales to benefit from greater choice of childcare

A new scheme to widen access to affordable childcare for families across Wales has been announced by the Welsh Government.

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Swansea offers Flying Start childcare to all two-year old children

Families of all two-year-olds in Swansea can now benefit from free childcare through the Welsh Government’s Flying Start scheme.

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From pointing to playing: communication boards help children like Bash join in

A 6-year-old boy who cannot communicate verbally made a new friend by pointing at symbols on a colourful board in his local park.

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Wales vision to be a 'Carer Aware' nation as public consultation launched

The Welsh Government is setting out its ambition for Wales to be a ‘Carer Aware’ nation – where unpaid carers are recognised earlier and treated as partners in the planning for the person they care for.

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*Re-issued with photos* Special Delivery! First baby bundles land on doorsteps in Wales

From today [Monday, February 2] ‘baby bundles’- a gift of essential supplies - will begin to be delivered to expectant families in Flying Start areas of Wales.

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Welsh Government support to help keep families together

More than £800,000 is being provided to help parents going through child protection processes, ensuring their voices are heard and they feel supported every step of the way.