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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.

The Welsh Government has confirmed a significant investment of £15.75m over the next three-years to continue two vital schemes supporting unpaid carers.

The Welsh Government has announced £1.1m to support Age Friendly Officers across Wales.

As Carers Week begins, a new Welsh Government campaign aims to help young people recognise when they are carers and connect them with available support.

The Welsh Government has today (11^th November) launched a 50-day challenge to help more people safely return home from hospital and to ease winter pressures on our health and care system. 

Celebrating the contributions of older volunteers on International Older People’s Day.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Minister Sarah Murphy has stressed the importance of access to mental health support to help care experienced young people “succeed in life”.

A young carer has heaped praise on the ‘invaluable’ impact of the annual Wales Young Carers’ Festival as the event prepares to host record numbers in its third year.

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

The First Minister has announced the appointment of Rhian Bowen-Davies as the new Older People’s Commissioner for Wales

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.

A Bill to remove private profit from the care of looked-after children – part of the wider and radical transformation of children’s care in Wales – has been introduced today (Monday May 20).