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25/11/2024
Dr Rachel Ann Jones appointed Visiting Professor at the University of South Wales
Rachel is stood in front of autumn trees and smiling.
Rachel is stood in front of autumn trees and smiling.

With a focused career path in the specialism of learning disability, Rachel’s appointment as Visiting Professor acknowledges her expertise and depth of work within the area.

08/11/2024
Minister meets school shaping new health and education support for children with a learning disability
The Chair of Governors at Ysgol Maes y Coed, the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, the Head Teacher at the school, Improvement Cymru
The Chair of Governors at Ysgol Maes y Coed, the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, the Head Teacher at the school, Improvement Cymru

Ysgol Maes y Coed welcomed the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sarah Murphy, to the classroom to learn about an innovative new project aimed at improving health and wellbeing for children with a learning disability.

28/10/2024
Improvement project showcased at national maternity safety conference

A project to improve medicines management on the maternity unit at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen has been showcased at a national maternity safety conference.

25/10/2024
Announcing the winners of the NHS Wales Awards 2024

We’re delighted to announce the winners of the NHS Wales Awards 2024, celebrating quality improvement work that has transformed the experience and outcomes for people in Wales.

21/10/2024
New research highlights parents' and carers' voice for people living with learning disabilities
The front cover of the report shows a mother with her child, who is sat in a buggy.
The front cover of the report shows a mother with her child, who is sat in a buggy.

Improvement Cymru’s Learning Disability programme commissioned Dr Dawn Jones, Senior Lecturer in Social Care at Wrexham University, to carry out the research.

17/10/2024
Creating a 'hive' of activity with new improvement platform

A new digital platform that measures improvement activity and is free for all NHS Wales health boards and trusts.

14/10/2024
New research sets out framework for care services to promote emotional wellbeing for children with additional needs and their families
A child and her mother talk to a doctor. A research report is overlaid the image.
A child and her mother talk to a doctor. A research report is overlaid the image.

Improvement Cymru’s Learning Disability programme commissioned Consultant Child Psychologist Dr Jennifer McElwee and Assistant Psychologist Luciana Oliver from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board to carry out the research.