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MCSC with Age Cymru volunteers at the Senedd Sept 24

Tai Chi and togetherness: older people helping each other

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

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“It’s crucial care-experienced young people can access the support they need to succeed” – says Minister

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”.

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Young carer hails ‘invaluable’ annual respite festival

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.

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New Older People’s Commissioner announced

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

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Recognition in schools vital to help young carers thrive

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.

Minister for Social Care Dawn Bowden with care-experienced young people at an event hosted by the charity Voices from Care Cymru

Bill introduced to remove private profit from the care of looked-after children

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).

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National Office for Care and Support formally launched

The Minister for Social Care Dawn Bowden has welcomed the launch of the new National Office for Care and Support, which marks another important step towards a National Care Service in Wales.

A user with the YOURMeds device (Photo courtesy of YOURMeds)

Innovation providing greater choice and independence for people receiving domiciliary care in Wales

New ways of delivering domiciliary care are being trialled in several local authority areas to provide greater independence and control for people receiving care.

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Mum praises significant benefits of Flying Start programme for daughter

A mum who has benefited from the expansion of the Welsh Government’s Flying Start programme has praised the scheme for the “head start” it has given her youngest child.

£23m combined investment in two new social care facilities for Flintshire, announced by Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan

£23m combined investment in two new social care facilities for Flintshire

Work is under way on two new integrated Health and Social Care community facilities in Flintshire, backed by more than £14 million in Welsh Government funding, Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced.

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Young Welsh voices created for children and young people who rely on technology to communicate

Children and young people in Wales who rely on technology to communicate now have access to young Welsh-accented voices and Welsh language versions, the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has announced.