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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.

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Deputy Minister committed to ensuring unpaid carers get support and recognition they deserve

The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has marked Carers Rights Day today (November 23rd) by praising the important role of unpaid carers in communities across Wales and highlighting the support available to them. 

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Don’t think 'what if I’m wrong?' Think 'what if I’m right?'

The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has urged people to speak up if they are concerned about child abuse, as a new national campaign launches at the start of National Safeguarding Week.

Care leavers on Basic Income pilot scheme with FM, MSJ, DMSS and Prof Marmot

“We are delighted with the progress of the Basic Income pilot scheme and hearing about the positive impact on those taking part,” says Minister

Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt has praised the progress and uptake of the Basic Income pilot scheme after meeting care leavers taking part in the innovative programme.

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Care experienced young people in North Wales to have say on care services declaration

The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, will meet with care experienced children and young people in North Wales to discuss the declaration which is informing radical reform of care services in Wales.

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‘You’ve really got to care, to care’: Deputy Minister praises social care workforce

The Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has praised Wales’ dedicated social care workforce at the Association of Directors of Social Services Cymru national conference.

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Deputy Minister praises impact of second Young Carers’ Festival

The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has praised the impact of the second Young Carers’ Festival in Wales.

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Flagship programme to expand Flying Start exceeds target in first phase

The Welsh Government has exceeded its target for the first phase of expanding its flagship Flying Start programme, Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced.

(From left) Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan, and Minister for Health and Social Services Eluned Morgan, with Paul McGrath

Up to £30m investment in community care to reduce pressure on hospitals

The Welsh Government will invest up to £30m to deliver more care at home or in the community and reduce the time people spend in hospitals. 

Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan on the Swansea Ageing Well Walking Session

Older People’s Champions helping to create an Age Friendly Wales

Every local authority in Wales now has an Older People’s Champion to help deliver the Welsh Government’s ambition to create an Age Friendly Wales, the Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced.

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Welsh Government achieves Fostering Friendly status

The Welsh Government has become the first full government in the UK to achieve Fostering Friendly status, Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced at the start of Foster Care Fortnight™ 2023.

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Anti-racist training launched for childcare and playwork professionals

New high quality, free, diversity and anti-racist professional learning (DARPL) provision and resources are now available for practitioners working with babies and young children providing childcare, play and nursery education, Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced.