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Bringing essential services back to Rogiet
A new community shop and café has opened in Rogiet, restoring services the village had been without and creating a welcoming space for people of all ages.
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.
Ambitious new plan to break barriers for disabled people in Wales
The Welsh Government has published its Disabled People's Rights Plan, a ten-year commitment to making sure disabled people can participate fully and equally in every part of life in Wales. The plan sets out practical actions and long-term goals to tackle barriers across employment, transport, education, healthcare, housing, independent living, digital access, and public services.
Support to tackle child poverty
Access to free school meals, childcare and emergency support is part of ongoing action to tackle rising costs and reduce poverty.
Support for sexual violence survivors to start healing
Survivors of sexual violence across Wales will be able to access specialist counselling and emotional support more quickly, thanks to a new £2.4m Welsh Government investment, announced today on White Ribbon Day (25 November).
Grants open to help communities improve local spaces
Community groups can now apply for grants of up to £300,000 to improve local buildings, secure valued facilities and support spaces where people can come together.
New grants to help people become confident in using digital technology
People across Wales will benefit from a new grant aimed to help everyone gain the basic digital skills, confidence and access needed to take part fully in the digital world.
Standing up for girls' safety on International Day of the Girl
Today, ahead of International Day of the Girl, the Welsh Government is celebrating the achievements of girls while reaffirming its commitment to keeping them safe, confident, and valued.
Preparing Wales for winter
The NHS and social care in Wales are getting extra support to prepare for winter pressures and households are getting support to stay warm.
10 years of law on violence against women marked with pledge for continued action
The Welsh Government has today renewed its commitment to making Wales a safe place for women and girls, at a national summit marking ten years since the introduction of Wales's Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Act.
Applications now open for Welsh Government Community Facilities Programme
Community groups across Wales can now apply for Welsh Government grants of up to £25,000 to improve or develop local facilities.
How to protect hidden safety phones during the emergency alert test
The Welsh Government is advising the public ahead of a national emergency alert test on 7th September, with particular guidance for those who may keep a hidden mobile phone for safety reasons.