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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
*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.
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.