New bond powers for infrastructure investment
The new powers, part of the 2015 St David’s Day Agreement, enable the Welsh Government to issue redeemable bonds to fund projects such as schools, hospitals, roads and public transport.
They increase the range of borrowing options available to the Welsh Government.
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford said:
“At a time when...Read More »
Minister confirms £15m investment to support carers and adults with care needs
The Minister made the announcement to mark Carers Rights Day – reaffirming the Welsh Government’s commitment to supporting the 370,000 people in Wales who have a caring responsibility. Carers provide 96% of the care in the communities across Wales, contributing more than £8.1bn to the Welsh economy every year.
The additional...Read More »
Consultation aims to strengthen support for autistic people in Wales
The consultation proposes a new Code of Practice to strengthen support for autistic people and their families and carers. It will set out the requirements placed on public authorities in the following areas.
- Arrangements for assessment and diagnosis
- Arrangements for accessing care and support
- Arrangements for awareness raising and training
- Arrangements for planning,...Read More »
Third anniversary of life changing organ donation policy
Three years on, Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has today marked the anniversary by thanking all of those who have given the precious, potentially life-saving gift of an organ.
A soft opt-out system of consent to organ donation means that if a person has not registered a decision to become an organ...Read More »
Ministers accept Children’s Commissioner annual report recommendations
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Professor Sally Holland, published her 2017-18 Annual Report on 1 October. The Report sets out the work undertaken by her office during the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018.
In her report, the Commissioner highlighted some of the areas where the Welsh Government has...Read More »