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…
Wales extends coronavirus lockdown The coronavirus lockdown in Wales will be extended for a further 3 weeks, with minor adjustments proposed but maximum caution maintained to ensure the virus does not spread, First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed. To tackle the spread of coronavirus, the Welsh Government introduced regulations in March, which impose strict restrictions…
Newport Multicultural HubNewport Cultural Hub is being established by RCC where 21 minority ethnic communities from Newport can work together towards similar goals. About The Newport Hub was formed initially in 2019 when grassroots BAME community groups approached Race Council Cymru for ongoing support, on the closure of SEWREC (South East Wales Race Equality Council)…
Online training for furloughed workforce during coronavirus pandemic New e-learning resources aimed at helping workers furloughed as a result of coronavirus to learn new skills are now live, Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates has announced. The newly launched, informal e-learning provision is aimed at helping furloughed workers to improve their knowledge…
Wales’ skills match service to help people find jobs during Covid-19 outbreak A new online service, which will match employers with jobseekers looking for agricultural, land and veterinary work during the Covid-19 outbreak, has launched today. Commissioned by Welsh Government, the new pilot service is delivered by Lantra, the leading awards body for land-based industries…
All in it together? The impact of Coronavirus on BAME people in Wales. Rocio Cifuentes, Chief Executive of EYST Wales, reflects on the implications of the Coronavirus for BAME people in Wales It has become customary in recent weeks to sign off emails with ‘I hope you are safe and well in these strange times’.…
Written Statement: Coronavirus (COVID-19) : Support for the Third Sector and Volunteering Jane Hutt AM, Deputy Minister and Chief Whip Our communities are facing unprecedented challenges as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. There are many charities, community groups and other third sector organisations dealing with the impact of this virus. Volunteers across Wales are…
Coronavirus: Two-metre social distancing rule to protect workers in Wales The Welsh first minister Mark Drakeford New regulations come into force in Wales from Tuesday morning. It will mean the 2m social distancing rule will apply to any workplace, including homes, where work and repairs are being undertaken and outdoor spaces. The new rules apply…
Government launches Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp government launches coronavirus information service on whatsapp The new free to use service aims to provide official, trustworthy and timely information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19), and will further reduce the burden on NHS services. This will help combat the spread of coronavirus misinformation in the UK, as…
Multi-million pound boost to support volunteers and Wales’ most vulnerable The Welsh Government recently (27 March 2020) announced an initial fund of £24 million to support Wales’ voluntary sector in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The funding will provide immediate support for Wales’ most vulnerable and help coordinate the thousands of willing volunteers wanting to…
