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Care worker giving an old lady her dinner in her home.
This guidance sets out the advice for health, social care and special school staff for managing respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. It is informed by public health and clinical advice which takes account of the current public health conditions. Contents: Staff with symptoms of a respiratory infection, including COVID-19 Testing approach Staff who live with someone with symptoms of a respiratory virus, including COVID-19 Infection prevention and control
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14 November 2023
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14 November 2023
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Welsh Charities Week is back, taking place this year from 13 to 17 November 2023. The aim of the week is to recognise and shine a light on the amazing work of charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers across Wales. Charities are not only a lifeline for the most vulnerable they are there for people in the good times and the bad, taking seemingly small steps that add up to a big difference. Let’s...
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13 November 2023
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13 November 2023
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The first year of giving free Welsh lessons for young people and staff in the education sector has been a success according to the Welsh Government, making it easier than ever for people to learn the language. The scheme is part of the Welsh Government's Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru. Between 22 September 2022 and 31 March 2023, over 1,500 16 to 25 year olds have joined Welsh language learning lessons along with 450 teachers...
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13 November 2023
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13 November 2023
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Airbus Endeavr Wales exists to help innovative ideas become reality. They have the financial backing of Airbus and the Welsh Government – working in partnership with Cardiff University (which represents all higher education institutions in Wales). Airbus Endeavr Wales is this year seeking early-stage research project applications to provide ideas for the challenges below: Challenge 1: Detection of Information Generated by Artificial Intelligence – To dectect content generated by ChatGPT and other generative AI models...
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10 November 2023
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10 November 2023
Forest in Wales
The Welsh Government has announced that 27 woodland sites will join the National Forest for Wales network. 15 of the sites are the first to join the network since the National Forest Status Scheme launched in June, which has enabled a wider range of woodlands to become part of the National Forest. These could be small urban or community woodlands, private land or farms, or large areas of land owned by local authorities, charities or...
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10 November 2023
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10 November 2023
A wet wipe peeps out of the pack.
The Welsh Government want to know what your views are on banning the manufacture, supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in the UK. The proposal is aimed at reducing plastic and microplastic pollution, particularly in our waters. And are seeking views on: The likely impact of the proposed ban on the businesses who manufacture, supply or sell wet wipes containing plastic; The likely impact of the proposed ban for consumers, particularly for those...
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9 November 2023
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9 November 2023
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The Department for Business and Trade has launched a toolkit to help small businesses export to the US. The toolkit designed for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to trade between the 2 close allies. It helps SMEs find support in the UK from the Department for Business and Trade and other sources to help their business grow and export particularly to the USA. For further information please select the following link Export advice for...
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9 November 2023
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9 November 2023
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Minister for Climate Change Julie James will today (7 November 2023) announce the Help to Stay Wales mortgage support scheme, a new funding package for Welsh homeowners having difficulty paying their mortgage. With rising interest rates, energy costs and cost-of-living expenses, not being able to meet mortgage repayments is a reality many homeowners are facing. As part of the Co-operation Agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru, a commitment was made to explore Local...
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8 November 2023
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8 November 2023
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As winter approaches and demand on GPs and emergency care services rises, NHS Wales’ Chief Executive Judith Paget is reminding everyone of the different services available across Wales for quick and quality treatment. The Welsh Government’s ‘Help us, Help You’ campaign highlights the other local services and health professionals working in NHS Wales, that are available to ensure those with urgent care needs can be treated quickly - without needing to go to their GPs...
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8 November 2023
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8 November 2023
Llanberis In Autumn and Llyn Padarn
The UK Government is investing £1.2 billion in Levelling Up projects for local people and businesses across Wales. Find out how some of the UK Government’s investment programmes, including the Levelling Up Fund and Community Ownership Fund, have been supporting projects across Wales . Levelling Up Projects in Wales: North Wales Mid Wales South West Wales South East Wales
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8 November 2023
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8 November 2023

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