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South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Calls to Welsh Government to speed up cancer diagnosis
Plaid Cymru deputy Senedd leader, Delyth Jewell, said: "Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest common cancer in Wales. "That's because 80 per cent of people get diagnosed too late to receive life-saving treatment, and half lose their lives within three months. "We have to see more people getting their diagnosis earlier to save so many more precious lives." Minister for children and social care Dawn Bowden acknowledged the 'heartbreaking' late diagnosis rates, and said the government is focusing on rapid access to diagnostic treatment. She said: "We're working with the NHS to determine the long-term service model for pancreatic and liver cancer surgery." The minister agreed to meet with Ms Jewell and Pancreatic Cancer UK to discuss improvement strategies. Pancreatic Cancer UK's head of devolved nations, Dawn Crosby, said: "It is vital that the Welsh Government keep up this momentum with more action, more investment, and more attention."
South Wales Argus
09-06-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Welsh Government campaign launched to support young carers
Launched during Carers Week by the Welsh Government, the social media campaign aims to help young people recognise their caring roles and connect them to available support services. It highlights the experiences of young carers like Tamanna, who support family members with disabilities or long-term health needs. Tamanna said: "I am a 23-year-old British Bangladeshi. "Alongside my siblings I am an unpaid carer for my mum who has a range of medical conditions. "As I live with her, I am her primary carer. "I don't think about this as care as it's my mum and I love her dearly and want the best for her. "However, it can become difficult when I am unable to take time off from work. "It's a struggle but we manage by working together as a family. "Eid celebrations are always at my mum's house where everyone comes together to enjoy the much-needed family time." She highlighted that this time gives her 'a form of respite' as there are others there in the house. "This is what Eid truly means for us. "It is a time of remembering and being there for one another." The Welsh Government estimates that around 30,000 young carers live in Wales, many of whom remain unidentified and unsupported. Dawn Bowden, minister for children and social care, said: "As we mark Carers Week, hearing voices like Tamanna's reminds us that caring responsibilities don't pause for holidays. "This campaign helps young people recognise when they're caring and connects them with vital support. "We want to ensure young carers don't miss educational opportunities or struggle with their wellbeing. "By seeing themselves in these stories, I hope more young people will reach out for the support they deserve."
South Wales Argus
01-06-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Newport children's home to welcome residents this summer
Ty Ash, located in Newport and operated by Action for Children, was visited by Dawn Bowden MS, minister for children and social care, on May 30 for a tour of the new therapeutic facility. The four-bedroom home will welcome its first residents this summer. Ms Bowden said: "I am pleased the Welsh Government has provided important funding to renovate Ty Ash and proud of the work we have done alongside Action for Children, the Regional Partnership Board and Newport City Council to get to this point. "This is about more than funding though – it's about transforming the care experience for children and young people. "By eliminating profit from the system, we are reinvesting in people, in communities, and in the principle that care should be driven by compassion, not commercial gain." Ty Ash was developed through the Housing with Care Fund (HCF), a Welsh Government programme designed to improve housing options for individuals with care and support needs. The home will provide 52-week residential placements for up to four children aged eight to 18, who are looked after by local authorities in the Gwent area. Laurie Ryall, Action for Children's director in Wales, said: "It was a pleasure to welcome the minister to our new children's home in Newport and see another HCF-funded project come to fruition. "We are very proud of our homes in Wales and the positive impact they have on young people that have often faced significant trauma." Ms Ryall said the minister had previously attended training on the charity's therapeutic approach and showed a genuine interest in its work with care-experienced children. Emma Coombs, Ty Ash's registered manager, said: "It's taken a lot of hard work to reach this point, but we are delighted with the home. "It's a beautiful property and we have finished it to a very high standard. "It's central to our whole philosophy that we make it a real home from home and I'm sure the children will quickly feel as comfortable and safe as possible in our loving environment."
Cambrian News
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Cambrian News
Welsh parks helping children communicate
The Welsh Government's Minister for Children and Social Care, Dawn Bowden said: "We want every child in Wales to thrive and know that communication is essential for their future. Children should be heard and supported to find their voice, in Welsh and English, regardless of their communication abilities.
South Wales Argus
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Welsh Government ministers meet care experienced children
The Exploring Radical Reform Summit took place on May 11 and aims to help young people shape reforms to care services across Wales. Children aged nine to 14 in care joined 40 young leaders with care experience. Actor Michael Sheen, patron of Voices from Care Cymru, delivered special video messages to the attendees. Dawn Bowden, Welsh Government minister for children and social care, was in attendance to speak to attendees alongside the ministers for education, social justice, finance and Welsh language, and mental health and wellbeing, said: "Listening directly to young people with experience of care is essential to creating meaningful reform. "Including younger children for the first time this year brought fresh perspectives that will help us build a care system that truly meets their needs. "Their voices are not just being heard – they are actively shaping policy." She highlighted the relevance of the summit's timing, taking place in the same month as National Children's Day saying: "We want a Wales for all children, where every child feels valued, respected and heard." Young ambassador and co-chair of the event, Georgia Toman, said: "It really means a lot to care experienced young people that Welsh ministers spend time listening to us and taking us seriously."
