This is very very sad. We were dependent on CCN for many years when our daughter was born. The respite & reassurance provided stopped our family imploding & helped me return to work. I really do feel for the families so badly let down. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-…

In 2016 we (as our predecessor PPIW) conducted a rapid evidence review into the potential advantages and disadvantages of #AsymmetricSchoolWeeks, which involves a combination of longer and shorter days with coordinated pupil free time: wcpp.org.uk/publication/as… #education #Wales

As 2021 draws to a close we'd like to thank you, our followers, for your continued interest in, and engagement with, our work. We'd also like to thank all the experts we've worked with this year for their insights and dedication to providing high-quality evidence.

Another brilliant Wildflower session this afternoon for girls with ASD run by Bridgend Carers - lovely to see connections between diff girls and parents blossom. Such a positive, laid back atmosphere - girls just being themselves without having to mask.

Our training course on 'Decision Making in Wales' (8-9 February) is almost fully booked. Register now for a chance to further your knowledge of Welsh institutions and politics: ow.ly/6Txg50HJ1AB

We're looking for a Freelance Policy Researcher! An exciting opportunity from WENWales & Oxfam Cymru to research & write our 3rd Feminist Scorecard, assessing Welsh Government’s progress towards their aim of being a feminist government. Closes 11/02👇 wenwales.org.uk/freelance-poli…

Officiated at a funeral earlier, first since restrictions fully lifted. Striking the amount of contact that took place - hand holding, squeezed fingers, pats on the arm, embraces. Lovely to see but heartbreaking to be reminded how touch deprived people were during the pandemic.

Congratulations to new and returning councillors across #Wales and welcome to the WLGA. Induction is a very busy time for both you and your councils, and the WLGA is also here to help. You may find this link useful: bit.ly/3lalE4O

A report from District Councils' Network says the NHS could save more than £300m if GPs were to prescribe leisure services to 1m inactive people over the next decade - buff.ly/3wvbeBR #localgov

We work with educators to provide high-quality lessons on humanism as part of a pluralistic RE syllabus. Our Director of Understanding Humanism, Luke Donnellan, speaks brilliantly on The RE Podcast about humanism & the importance of inclusive RE in schools👇therepodcast.co.uk/post/s6-e6-the…

Take a look at Samaritans Cymru's new resource for anyone struggling to cope with their mental health, Finding Your Way. 👇

Children’s Hospital for Wales asking me for manufacturer and model number of my daughters implanted cardiac device in order she undergo MRI for spinal surgery. Why would they think I know this? - they’ve got her notes. Nonchalantly cruel delay.

An opportunity not to be missed! Mentees on the current Equal Power Equal Voice Mentoring Programme programme are achieving amazing things 🌟

Watching the Theanimalguyz - absolutely brilliant, hysterical, clever and mildly disturbing!

Another amazing evening with Welsh Wrestling 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 in Port Talbot - absolutely brilliant. We’ve all been loving Big Dog, Ricky La Bamba and the Red Nova. Looking forward to the second half. It’s just the best, most enjoyable fun.

Brilliant evening - so much fun. Have laughed far far more than I expected to. Thanks for #PIAW22

What is the difference between the #livingwage and the government's 'National Living Wage' introduced in April 2016? I don't know I just tweet for a living but CynnalCymru are the experts! And on 18 November will be answering any questions you want to send us.

My article for Policing Insight. I'm only at the start of my examination of psychological safety in policing, but already much of it resonates strongly. policinginsight.com/features/opini…

Growth Deal Funding applications are now open! £30 million of funding is now available for new, innovative and ambitious projects in North Wales. For more: ambitionnorth.wales/opportunities/…

Sad to have missed this today! Pleased to see that brilliant AnnJohn💙 highlighted link between school absence & self-harm. There’s a link between exclusion & suicide risk & we Samaritans Cymru think this needs wider understanding (Excluded Lives project important here)