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Bangor University: ‘More psychiatric nurses needed to deal with Covid mental health crisis’
A World Health Organisation warning about an explosion in cases of depression caused by the pandemic has led to a… read more
“Over half of UK drinkers have turned to alcohol for mental health reasons during pandemic”
A new survey for Alcohol Awareness Week (16-22 November), commissioned by charity Alcohol Change UK, suggests almost one in three… read more
Number of children in Wales counselled by Childline over mental health worries soars significantly since lockdown
Since lockdown measures were first introduced Childline has delivered more than 1,500 counselling sessions about mental and emotional health, with… read more
Carers Wales: ‘It’s time for unpaid carers in Wales to be recognised as the third pillar of our health and social care system’
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the public perception of health and social care and its importance. The active support shown… read more
Mental Health Minister pledges £3million ‘helping hand’ to most vulnerable in the pandemic
Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Eluned Morgan has vowed to provide a ‘helping hand’ to those looking for work,… read more
75 organisations again call on Government to acknowledge the financial pressure unpaid carers face this winter and make Carer’s Allowance Fairer for Carers
Carers UK and 74 other organisations representing unpaid carers, disabled adults and children, and older people, have joined together to… read more
Reduced services see unpaid carers in Wales “pushed to the limit and desperately worried about winter”
Carers Wales calls on Government to reinstate crucial support services as soon as possible and recognise that carers are at… read more