NSPCC Cymru/Wales comment on sentencings of John Ryan-Guess and Dean Roberts

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An NSPCC Cymru/Wales spokesman said:  “Ryan-Guess and Roberts committed a series of appalling and grave offences against young children, including rape in the case...

NSPCC Cymru comment on the Welsh Government’s consultation responses to the...

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An NSPCC Cymru spokesperson said: “The NSPCC has long campaigned for children in Wales to have the same protection against assault as adults. “The Welsh...

CALL THE MIDWIFE STAR JENNY AGUTTER, CALLS ON WELSH RESIDENTS TO...

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Dear Editor, Family breakdown, mental health issues and abuse in the home are just a few of the causes which lead to young people...

Never Mind the Business is Back!

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• Action for Children’s ultimate music quiz returns for second year • Tables available to book now for October Swansea fundraiser Action for Children is...

National Lottery Award hat-trick for Bridgend

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Local Authority Organisation Summary of what the grant will be used for: Blaenau Gwent CoedCae Interact Club CoedCae Interact Club will run a design school during the summer holidays...

SAMARITANS PROMOTE EXTENDED HOURS OF WELSH LANGUAGE LINE AT NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD...

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Samaritans are promoting the extended opening hours for their Welsh Language Line at this years National Eisteddfod, as they increase the level of support...

Cannoedd o dedis yn gofyn ‘A oes croeso?’ –...

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At this year’s National Eisteddfod in Cardiff Bay the Welsh Refugee Coalition will offer each child that visits their stall a soft toy; a...

NSPCC Cymru statement on sentencing of Jordan Lightfoot

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An NSPCC Cymru spokesperson said: “Child sexual abuse can have devastating effects on victims and it’s important that the two boys in this case...

Pembrokeshire for Europe Launch in Narberth

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SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF PEMBROKESHIRE PRO-EU CAMPAIGN    Pembrokeshire for Europe was launched on 27 July at Bloomfield House, Narberth when over 30 people attended the meeting...

Complex needs service joins the campaign against plastic waste

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Complex needs service joins the campaign against plastic waste   People attending the Council’s complex needs day services have joined the battle against plastic waste by...

Greens: New Zealand’s paid domestic violence leave will “liberate women out...

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Greens: New Zealand's paid domestic violence leave will “liberate women out of cycle of abuse”   Green Party of England and Wales deputy leader Amelia Womack...

140 years of serving communities across Wales marked at Eisteddfod

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EISTEDDFOD-goers can come and learn about The Salvation Army and the work it has been doing in communities across Wales for the last 140...

NSPCC: Wales rugby legend’s support helps appeal hit £2m landmark

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Wales rugby legend's support helps NSPCC appeal hit £2m landmark   Sam Warburton helps NSPCC Cymru / Wales hit fundraising milestone Services benefiting...

10-year-old Alisha’s marathon 50k swim, run and ride raises £1,500 for...

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10-year-old Alisha’s marathon 50k swim, run and ride raises £1,500 for Action for Children   A 10-year-old girl from Port Talbot has literally gone the extra...

Wales: letter to the editor

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Dear Editor,   Dementia is the 21st century's biggest killer and in Wales there are 45,000 people with the condition.   Last week Alzheimer’s Society revealed that a staggering two and...

Jenkins Bakery raising money for Cancer Research UK

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Jenkins Bakery raising money for Cancer Research UK by Robert Lloyd   Staff at Jenkins Bakery shops in Llanelli and the rest of South West Wales are dressing...

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Below is an exact copy of a letter of thanks sent to MTAR by a gentlemen called Lyn Thomas who attends the Equine therapy service provided...

‘Fund for All – Urdd Summer Camps ’/‘Cyfle I Bawb’...

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The Urdd is launching a new campaign to ensure that some of the most deprived Welsh children and young people will be able to...

NSPCC Cymru comment on Ieuan Jones sentencing

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An NSPCC Cymru spokesperson said: “Jones was handed a position of trust and responsibility over children which he abused appallingly to carry out these...

Double donation helps car supermarket chairman mark his two unforgettable days

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  Trade Centre Wales’ chairman Mark Bailey donates £60,000 to Childline’s One Unforgettable Day initiative The scheme involves a donation to the counselling service...

NSPCC Cymru concern over children left home alone during summer holidays

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NSPCC Cymru concern over children left home alone during summer holidays  Last August 849 children were referred by the NSPCC Helpline to social...

JCVI recommends HPV vaccination is extended to boys in Wales to...

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Today the JCVI has announced its recommendation that the HPV vaccination is extended to include boys. There is already a vaccination programme in Wales...

Summer Gas Safety Warning

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SUMMER SAFETY WARNING: GAS APPLIANCES NEED REGULAR CHECKS   * MORE SITES IDENTIFIED FOR HAVING UNSAFE GAS APPLIANCES IDENTIFIED IN THE SUMMER THAN AT WINTER. * GAS...

NSPCC Cymru comment on the legislative programme statement – removal of...

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An NSPCC Cymru spokesperson said: “The NSPCC has long campaigned for children in Wales to have the same protection against assault as adults so...

The Progressive Catholic Church Says That Autism Services Should Be Rolled...

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  The Progressive Catholic Church notes that much work has been undertaken in recent years to improve autism services and support for people with autistic...

Eating disorders lead to nearly 170 counselling sessions for children in...

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Eating disorders lead to nearly 170 counselling sessions for children in Wales Childline counselling sessions relating to eating disorders total 168 for youngsters in...

Books translated and prescribed to help tackle dementia in Wales

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A new chapter in the fight against dementia in Wales has begun, with the launch of Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia providing...

NSPCC’s Pantosaurus drops into Llangollen Eisteddfod to help keep children safe

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Wednesday, 4th July Hundreds of schoolchildren have seen a musical performance with a difference at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod while learning how to keep...

NSPCC’S ‘PANTOSAURUS’ APPEARS AT LLANGOLLEN EISTEDDFOD

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Hundreds of schoolchildren will see a musical performance with a difference at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod while also learning how to stay safe. Pantosaurus...

Pen pal scheme to bring generations together launched in Wales

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CALL FOR NURSERIES, SCHOOLS AND CARE HOMES TO TAKE PART IN NATIONWIDE PEN PAL INITIATIVE  New scheme aims to partner children and care home residents...

A magnificent £10 million raised by Matalan for the NSPCC

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Fourteen years of fundraising for the NSPCC has this month seen Matalan break through the £10 million barrier. The Liverpool based out-of-town retailer with 227...

Up, up and away – thrill of a lifetime for Action...

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• Cambrian Flying club fly youngsters around the South Wales coast thanks to Aviation without Borders • ‘Best thing I’ve ever done,’ says Bridgend...

Byte Night Golf Day tees up £4,135 for Action for Children

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Byte Night Golf Day tees up £4,135 for Action for Children Byte Night Wales has held a charity golf day in glorious sunshine at...

: Let’s clear the air about cars #CleanAirDay statement from Sustrans...

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Today is Clean Air Day.  66 years on from the Great Smog of London, it should be an occasion when we celebrate efforts we’ve...

Crimestoppers looks to ‘Cut the chance of being hurt by knife...

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The independent charity Crimestoppers is running a new campaign in South Wales to help deter people from carrying knives on the streets.   The rise of...

RESEARCH: STONEWALL CYMRU REVEALS COMING OUT AT WORK STILL A PROBLEM

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STONEWALL CYMRU REVEALS COMING OUT AT WORK STILL A PROBLEM   * A THIRD OF LGBT EMPLOYEES IN WALES (34 PER CENT) HID OR DISGUISED THAT THEY...

The Charitable Bookings Signature Dish Collection

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The largest, smallest cookbook collection in the world! David Johnstone has surprised again with his unique collaboration of 1,500 leading chefs from an outstanding 1,500...

Sandwich generation aren’t brave enough to talk to their parents about...

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SANDWICH GENERATION AREN’T BRAVE ENOUGH TO TALK TO THEIR PARENTS ABOUT DEATH AND FINAL WISHES Brits aged 40-64 would rather talk about money than death,...

Never Mind The Business Is Back

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• Action for Children’s ultimate music quiz returns for second year • Tables available to book now for October Swansea fundraiser Action for Children is...

PRESTATYN businessman cycling to make dreams come true

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  Prestatyn businessman cycling to make Dreams Come True Richard Addison is cycling the length of the Emerald isle to raise funds for children's charity    Cash Converters charity...

Social media used to groom children as young as six in...

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 More than 100 incidents recorded on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat in Wales during in first year since introduction of new anti-grooming law.  Girls...

Anglesey and Gwynedd young carers celebrate Carers Week

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Anglesey and Gwynedd Young Carers have marked Carers Week (11-17 June) with awareness raising sessions and joining a series of carers walks that took...

Half of UK workforce don’t know if their company offers shared...

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Half of UK workforce don’t know if their company offers shared parental leave 47% of HR professionals admit they don’t actively promote shared parental...

Dementia awareness raised in council motion | Cynnig gan y Cyngor...

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Dementia awareness raised in council motion   CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council has committed more support to raising awareness of dementia. Councillors debated an issue raised by Carmarthen North...

BMX PERFORMANCE AWARDED TO FOUR CEREDIGION SCHOOLS

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* Yinka Thomas will perform four BMX displays in Ceredigion schools on FRIDAY 15TH JUNE: * Ysgol Gymunedol Rhydypennau at 9.15am * Ysgol Penrhyncoch at 11am *...

FRASER BEAR ORGAN DONATION DOCUMENTARY LAUNCHED AT SENEDD EVENT

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FRASER BEAR ORGAN DONATION DOCUMENTARY LAUNCHED AT SENEDD EVENT   A behind-the-scenes documentary promoting the making of the Believe: Organ Donation Support charity’s ‘Fraser Bear’ animated...

Bridgend Young Carers celebrate Carers Week

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Bridgend Young Carers are marking Carers Week (11-17 June) with a series of talks and awareness raising sessions around the Bridgend area including schools...

New mums face gaps in vital specialist mental health services

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Thousands of new mums in Wales who need treatment for mental health problems during pregnancy or following birth are facing different levels of specialist...

Women in Cardiff have a positive perception of cycling, yet 70%...

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Women in Cardiff have a positive perception of cycling, yet 70% never ride a bike Bike Life, the largest assessment of cycling in seven...

Letter to editor from celebrity baker and actress Jane Asher

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Take to your garden or favourite outdoor space Across Wales this summer There’s something very special about entertaining out of doors – our weather may...