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Welsh schools helping to boost children's vegetable intake

By Liz Wells 14 March 2025

Almost 500 schools are taking part in the ‘Eat Them to Defeat Them’ campaign, which makes eating vegetables fun and encourages children to explore new foods, helping more than 100,000 children eat ...

WELSH GOVERNMENT

Welsh government selects new chief healthcare science officer

By Liz Wells 12 March 2025

Victoria Heath has been appointed as Wales’ first chief healthcare science officer.

WELSH GOVERNMENT

NHS Wales to recruit 200 international healthcare workers

By Liz Wells 28 February 2025

A further 200 nurses and doctors from Kerala in India will be recruited to join the health service in Wales.

PRIMARY CARE

Finding an NHS dentist in Wales becomes easier with new digital portal

By Liz Wells 13 February 2025

A new digital service to help make it easier to find an NHS dentist is being rolled out across Wales.

PREVENTION

Welsh government unveils curbs on unhealthy food promotions to tackle rising obesity levels

By Liz Wells 12 February 2025

Regulations to restrict the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, salt and sugar have been laid in the Senedd, marking a crucial step in Wales’ fight against rising obesity levels.

PRIMARY CARE

GPs accept revised contract offer from the Welsh Government

By Liz Wells 03 February 2025

The BMA’s Welsh GP committee has voted to accept the revised 24/25 General Medical Services contract offer proposed by the Welsh Government.

GPS

GPs in Wales vote to reject the GMS contract offer

By Liz Wells 18 December 2024

GPs in Wales have voted overwhelmingly to reject the 24/25 General Medical Services (GMS) contract offered by the Welsh Government.

PAY DEALS

Wales' first minister unveils NHS pay rises

By Liz Wells 10 September 2024

Wales' first minister Eluned Morgan has unveiled above-inflation pay awards for NHS staff in Wales.

WELSH GOVERNMENT

Welsh NHS Confederation urges First Minister to prioritise improving future health

By Liz Wells 21 August 2024

The Welsh NHS Confederation is calling for First Minister Eluned Morgan's ‘listening exercise' with the public to include a conversation on the future of the population's health.