Tag Archives: Mark Drakeford AM

Betsi Cadwaladr UHB turning the corner?

Posted on 09/18/2015 by wames

Under-fire health board ‘turning a corner’ 100 days after being placed into special measures, according to its chief executive, by Mark Smith  16 Sep 2015 The decision to place Betsi Cadwaladr UHB under ministerial control was made by Health Minister Mark … Continue reading →

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Welsh Independent Living Grant

Posted on 07/03/2015 by wames

A new £20m fund to support more than 1,600 disabled people in Wales with their care needs came into operation on 1st July, following the closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF) by the UK Government. Disabled people with significant … Continue reading →

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Is the concept of prudent healthcare becoming a reality?

Posted on 04/15/2015 by wames

Is the concept of prudent healthcare becoming a reality? by Mark Smith [article on Wales Online, 7 April 2015 Health Correspondent Mark Smith looks at how the Welsh NHS is looking to change the way it looks after patients Faced with ever-increasing … Continue reading →

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What do you think of the Government’s ME/CFS services action plan?

Posted on 10/30/2014 by wames

The Health Minister, Mark Drakeford, has written to Local Health Boards drawing their attention to the Government’s Action Plan for improving services for people with ME, CFS and Fibromyalgia in Wales. Read it in English or Welsh. Email us or … Continue reading →

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ME/CFS & FM Health Services Action Plan

Posted on 10/10/2014 by wames

On 16 September 2014 the Health Minister, Mark Drakeford, wrote to Local Health Boards drawing their attention to the Action Plan for improving services for people with ME, CFS and Fibromyalgia in Wales. The Action Plan was devised by the ME/CFS … Continue reading →

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More money for CBT, mindfulness etc in Wales

Posted on 06/24/2014 by wames

Welsh Government press release: A £650,000 funding boost to improve access to psychological therapies for people with mental health problems in Wales has been announced by Health Minister Mark Drakeford. The funding will support the delivery of psychological therapies – … Continue reading →

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