With mental health at the forefront of the public’s consciousness following a year of lockdowns, Veterans’ NHS Wales (VNHSW) has applauded the Welsh Government’s decision to further fund specialist therapists for its clients. Almost three-quarters of veterans on a three-year programme, delivered by VNHSW and funded by a grant of more than half-a-million pounds from Armed Forces charity Help for Heroes, reported a significant improvement in their health and wellbeing – but that funding ceased in September last year. However,…

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the people of Wales has shown that young people have been disproportionately affected. This could mean that many young people may be wondering about their options in and after education.  We might be living and learning in very difficult times, but there are still opportunities available. To make sure no young person misses out, radio presenter, Huw Stephens, has teamed up with Welsh Government to launch Your Future Festival – an online platform of…

The British Red Cross is urging the Welsh Government to come up with a plan to tackle loneliness this winter, as a new report shows that many people aren’t coping. In new polling, over a third of people (37%) in Wales said loneliness was having a negative impact on their mental health. With most of the country now back under tighter restrictions, the British Red Cross is calling on everyone – governments, charities, communities and individuals – to come together…

People told to self-isolate for up to 14 days will be eligible for financial support from the Welsh Government as two new schemes are unveiled today. People on low incomes can apply to receive a £500 payment if they have tested positive for coronavirus or they are asked to self-isolate by the NHS Wales Test Trace Protect service because they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. And a new top-up payment is being…

The Welsh Government is spearheading a new drive to get people in Wales to recycle more in a bid to be the world leader in recycling. Launched during Recycling Week (21 – 27 September), the campaign fronted by chef, author and ultra-marathon runner Mathew Pritchard, asks everyone to ‘Be Mighty, Recycle’ by making small but important changes in how they recycle and push Wales towards the number one spot. Wales has come a long way since 1999, increasing recycling from 5%…

Discarded plastic bottles, cups and other single-use items became a common sight in popular public spaces like Cardiff Bay’s Oval Basin, Canton’s Victoria Park, and at Roath Park Recreation ground. CHOOSE TO REUSE Now, the people of Cardiff are being encouraged to ‘choose to reuse’ this Autumn, by opting for a reusable water bottle and filling up on the go with a local business, rather than buying a single-use plastic bottle. It’s all part of plastic pollution campaigning organisation City…

Iconic buildings and venues across Wales will light up in red this evening as part of a UK-wide day of action highlighting the urgent government help the sector needs during the Covid-19 crisis. The live events industry across the UK will come together in solidarity to host a series of creative action to help save the live events and entertainment sector which is on the verge of collapsing without financial support from the government. Hundreds of venues are expected to…

  Today the Welsh Government has launched a long-awaited consultation to establish whether some non-essential single-use plastics should be banned. The Marine Conservation Society welcomes the consultation and is urging members of the public to get involved and share their thoughts to ensure that the policies put in place throughout Wales are ambitious and progressive. The Marine Conservation Society has been recording the abundance of single-use plastics on Welsh beaches for nearly 30 years, illustrating the true extent of the issue. At last…

Organisers of the Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival have announced that the 14th edition of the Cardiff based festival will go online this October, and will be available for free. They also confirmed that the £30,000 Iris Prize, supported by The Michael Bishop Foundation, will be presented to a filmmaker to produce another short film on Saturday 10th October. The festival will open on Tuesday 6th October and close on Sunday 11th October, with all screenings, talks and events available…

As a new Welsh Government digital campaign begins on Housing Advice during Covid-19, Housing Minister, Julie James, has called on the people of Wales to seek help now if they’re experiencing housing issues. Developed with Shelter Cymru, the campaign will direct people to the Welsh Government website where they will be able to access advice related to different housing issues. The campaign aims to inform and reassure people that help and support is available and make it easier for them…