written statement dafydd elis thomas deputy minister for culture sport and tourism on professional sport and coronavirus

Written Statement: Professional sport and coronavirus

Written Statement: Professional sport and coronavirus Dafydd Elis Thomas, Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism Wales is very proud of its sporting heritage and the achievements of its sportspeople. I know this period will have been a very uncertain time for professional sportspeople in training. The pandemic has created unprecedented challenges, as training and…

first minister mark drakeford focuses on mental health and wellbeing in coronavirus update

First Minister Mark Drakeford focuses on mental health and wellbeing in coronavirus update

First Minister Mark Drakeford focuses on mental health and wellbeing in coronavirus update More mental health support for young people will be available during the coronavirus pandemic, the First Minister has said. Mark Drakeford said the government must “be careful” steps being taken to protect people from the virus do not cause more “unintentional harm…

support for grassroots music venues in wales

Funding Support announced by Creative Wales for grassroots music venues in Wales

Funding Support announced by Creative Wales for grassroots music venues in Wales A total of £401,551.39 funding has now been allocated to 22 grassroots music businesses across Wales and was created to assist the music industry during the challenges surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, Lord Elis-Thomas, said: We’ve…

coronavirus traffic light system to lift lockdown in wales

Coronavirus (Covid-19): ‘Traffic light’ system to lead Wales out of LOCKDOWN

Coronavirus (Covid-19): ‘Traffic light’ system to lead Wales out of LOCKDOWN After nearly eight weeks of lockdown, the Welsh Government sets out its proposals for the next steps; Red, Amber, Green traffic light system to be used to ease lockdown restrictions; Exiting lockdown restrictions will be guided by the science. A traffic light roadmap setting…

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Race Council Cymru (RCC) all Wales BAME COVID-19 Meeting with Health Officials from Welsh Government

Race Council Cymru (RCC) all Wales BAME COVID-19 Meeting with Health Officials from Welsh Government Huge thanks to 98 BAME groups, including grassroots BAME communities across Wales! Brilliant chairing by @shavtaj of @walestuc we need to act on the information shared by ethnic minority people across Wales. @BHMWales @BAMECymruElders @iolanda_banu @AliAbdi_ @WelshGovernment We are very…

written statement from vaughan gethin on covid 19 and bame communities

Written Statement: from Vaughan Gethin on COVID-19 and BAME Communities

Written Statement: from Vaughan Gethin on COVID-19 and BAME Communities There is growing evidence COVID-19 infection is having a disproportionate impact on people with Black, Asian, minority or ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. Many of the health or social care workers who have sadly died from COVID-19 were from BAME backgrounds. The evidence continues to evolve but,…