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Health and Social Services News: 14/01/2026

by martyn jones

14 January 2026

DELIVERING BETTER HEALTH FOR YOU

Image of people sat around a table with the text NHS Wales public accountability meeting with Velindre University NHS Trust, Thursday 15/01/26, 13:00

NHS Wales Public accountability meeting with Velindre University NHS Trust

The next NHS Wales public accountability meeting with Velindre University NHS Trust is being held at 13.00 on Thursday 15th January 2026.

View the meeting here

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles

Health Secretary response to revised and updated data following the resolution of Betsi Cadwaladr University health board data issues

Health Secretary Jeremy Miles said: “Today’s figures show we are on the right path to reduce the longest waits and cut the size of the waiting list.

A man and a woman aged over 60 in a sports hall

Over-60s to benefit from free fitness scheme

People over-60 now have access to 125 free or discounted sports and fitness sessions at leisure centres, outdoor spaces and community venues across Wales.

Family walking outside

Chickenpox vaccine roll-out begins across Wales

A vaccination programme to protect young children against chickenpox is being rolled out in Wales from 2 January 2026.

Image of a care home rating on a door

New care ratings system shows strong performance across Wales

Over 92% of care services in Wales have achieved high standards in the first 7 months of a new ratings system being in place.

People sat at a table

Football clubs urged to access mental health course

The Minister for Sports is urging football clubs across Wales to take up a mental health training course to better support teams, coaches, and players.

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BETTER HEALTH IN YOUR LOCAL AREA

Hywel Dda’s Podiatry Service, Arrhythmia Service, and Value-Based Healthcare Team

Highly commended podiatry service helps detect stroke risky service helps detect stroke risk

Hywel Dda University Health Board’s podiatry clinics are playing a vital role in detecting hidden heart conditions that can lead to stroke.

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Spread & Scale Academy – applications open

Applications are now open for the next Spread & Scale Academy, with the deadline extended to midnight on 15 January.

WRITTEN STATEMENTS

Feasibility Study on a National Fee Methodology for Older People in Residential Care Report – Update 

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) governance and accountability review report

Publication of a Summary of Consultation Responses – 10 year National Strategy for Preventing and Responding to Child Sexual Abuse

Integrated Community Care System Position Statement

The Future of Sustainable Social Services Third Sector and Key Third Sector Organisation Grants, options from April 2026 onwards

CONSULTATIONS

Draft dementia strategy for Wales 2026 to 2036

Consultation closes: 3 April 2026

Considering future options for the NHS Wales bursary scheme

Consultation closes: 23 January 2026

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