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New care ratings system shows strong performance across Wales
Over 92% of care services in Wales have achieved high standards in the first seven months of a new ratings system being in place.
Over £10 Million support to vital social care services
More than £10 million in funding will support organisations delivering essential social care services across Wales, the Welsh Government announced today.
Wales' landmark law is protecting children and changing attitudes
Three years since Wales made it illegal for parents to physically punish their children, a new review shows it is protecting children and promoting positive parenting.
Welsh language vital for care experienced children and young people
Children and young people have highlighted how important it is that they never lose their Welsh language because they have been taken into care, as part of a revised vision announced today.
£15.75m Welsh Government funding to support unpaid carers
The Welsh Government has confirmed a significant investment of £15.75m over the next three-years to continue two vital schemes supporting unpaid carers.
£1.1m to champion Age-Friendly Wales on International Day of Older People
The Welsh Government has announced £1.1m to support Age Friendly Officers across Wales.
All two-year-olds in Merthyr Tydfil can now receive free Flying Start childcare
All two-year-old children in Merthyr Tydfil can now access free childcare, after the local authority became the first in Wales to roll out the expansion of the Flying Start childcare programme across its area.
Annual festival ‘life changing’ for young carer
Wales' annual Young Carers Festival - which hosted a record number of young people this year - has been hailed as 'life changing' by a young carer from Wrexham
£30 Million to boost social care services and reduce hospital delays
The Welsh Government is making £30 million in additional funding available to local authorities to strengthen community-based social care services and improve hospital discharge processes.
National Play Day: Cabinet Secretary recognises the importance of quality play spaces in children's lives
National Play Day celebrates the importance of play in children's lives and highlights the value of accessible and inclusive play spaces for all children and young people.
10-year plan to tackle child sexual abuse in Wales
The Welsh Government has today launched a consultation on its new ten-year strategy to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse, the first comprehensive long-term strategy of its kind in the UK.
Flying Start childcare exceeds expansion targets in Wales
More families than ever are benefitting from high quality funded childcare as Wales’ Flying Start programme exceeds expansion targets.