Wales Hel News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

CONCERNS have been raised that older people in Wales who are unable to access or use the internet, or find it difficult to use smartphones, are at…

Rising costs are leaving some older people isolated, but community projects can ease the loneliness.

BBC News By Cemlyn Davies image captionCare home residents are one of the priority groups to receive coronavirus vaccines first Care homes could be forced to close unless the Welsh Government extends "vital" funding for them, according to the body representing the sector. Care Forum Wales said existing "hardship funds" have only been guaranteed until the end of March. The older people's commissioner for Wales added it was important to "provide the support that's needed". The Welsh Government said an extra £88m has been provided to date and it was finalising next year's budget. Hardship fund...

Some patients can now be discharged from hospital even if they test positive for Covid Under new arrangements, any patient who records a positive Covid-19 test and also has a cycle threshold (Ct) number of 35 or above is no longer deemed at risk of passing on the virus The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Wales Online - Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rig...