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I just thought I'd post this as its becoming a bit annoying when you hear the word brave used when its nothing compared to what Mr Atkinson and his colleagues had and still face today
For it or against the wearing of it in this country. Myself yes I'm against it as are most other civilised countries who have banned it so why not , it is the 21st century after all.
"We've uncovered lots of questionable activity by "charities" and NGOs in Wales. Lots get their funding from Welsh Government, only to take part in political activities. The Welsh Refugee Council is a particularly egregious example. The Welsh Refugee Council does a lot of work promoting the Welsh Governmentâs Nation of Sanctuary plan. In January, a controversial video shared on the charityâs website made headlines. Many criticised the video, which featured schoolchildren promoting the charityâs work. Among them was Conservative politician Andrew RT Davies. The charity took to the media to slam Davies. And said it was âin the process of referring Davies to the Seneddâs Standards Commissioner.â This is concerning in and of itself. Charities and NGOs are not above criticism. This attempt to censor politicians, or indeed anyone scrutinising their work, is highly inappropriate. But things get worse. Looking at Welsh Refugee Councilâs accounts, the charity gets a large proportion of its funding from government grants and contracts. Each year, it gets well over a million pounds. This includes significant cash from Welsh Government. Here, we have a situation in which a highly political charity, funded by a Labour Government, is attempting to shut down scrutiny by an opposition politician. But what about those politicians who support this taxpayer funded charity's work? They get wined and dined. We've uncovered a clip of Liberal Democrat Senedd member Jane Dodds boasting about attending a dinner hosting by the Welsh Refugee Council. This is unacceptable. "
Just in case killkenny reads this , then please note the symbols at the beginning and end of the text "IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF NHS DENTAL CARE IN WALES. This is a very long, but important post. Please take the time to read it and share with others. Everyone should have the opportunity to have their say. We hope the explanation below is helpful and encourage you to have your say in the WELSH GOVERNMENTâS PUBLIC CONSULTATION. Please share. This is EVERYONEâS NHS 𦷠⢠Like most dental practices in Wales, we are an independently owned business. ⢠No part of the building or otherwise is owned by the NHS. We are not employed by the NHS. We provide NHS Dental Services on a contractual basis. ⢠Talbot Street Dental Surgery has been providing NHS care since the 1970s, and has continued to do so under the current owners since 2014. ⢠We are not obliged to provide NHS care and can return our NHS contract should we wish. ⢠The current NHS dental contract in Wales is far from ideal for dental practices or for patients. ⢠The Welsh Government are to introduce a new NHS dental contract in Wales from April 2026 - details of which are below: The Welsh Government has announced proposed reforms to NHS Dental Services in Wales, set to begin in April 2026. As part of this process, there is a public consultation period which ends on 19th June, 2025. This provides a valuable opportunity for patients, dental professionals, and the wider community to share their views and help shape the future of NHS dental care. While these proposed changes are intended to improve access and efficiency within the NHS dental system, there are aspects of the new contract that raise concerns among dental professionals. We believe itâs important for our patients to understand what is being discussed and how it could potentially impact your dental care. What These Changes Could Mean for You ⢠No formal patient registration: Once your oral health is considered stable, you may be referred to a central Dental Access Portal until itâs time for your next check-up in 18â24 months. ⢠Limited availability at recall: Due to capacity constraints, routine preventative appointments might be extended beyond the current recommended timeframes. ⢠Rotating care model: You may be assigned to different dental practices for your next course of treatment. While this model is aimed at increasing access, it could affect continuity of care and the opportunity to build long-term trust with a single dentist. Dentists believe this could well signal the end of the hight street Family Dental Practice. YOU WILL BE ON AN NHS WAITING LIST AND COULD BE WAITING A LONG TIME (WHEN YOU GET TO THE TOP OF IT) FOR YOUR NEXT CHECK-UP. YOU COULD BE SENT TO ANY DENTAL PRACTICE AND NOT NECESSARILY THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN ATTENDING FOR YEARS. ⢠Data sharing limitations: At this stage, there are no provisions for sharing notes or x-rays between practices, which may impact continuity and personalized care. IF SENT TO ANOTHER PRACTICE, YOU WILL BE STARTING FROM SCATCH EVERY TIME. THE PRACTICE WILL NOT HAVE ANY OF YOUR DENTAL HISTORY. ⢠No additional funding announced: Without increased investment from Welsh Government, expanding access to new patients could lead to reduced availability for those currently receiving care. LOYAL, EXISTING PATIENTS WILL LOSE OUT. ⢠Fee changes: NHS treatment fees for paying patients may increase under the new model. IT MAY COST MORE FOR PATIENTS WHO PAY FOR THEIR NHS CARE. What These Changes Could Mean For Dental Practices ⢠The proposed contract introduces new expectations, including achieving 40% activity in the first six months, which may be challenging for some practices. ⢠The funding structure has not been updated to reflect rising service costs, which could influence whether practices remain within the NHS or transition to private care. YOUR PRACTICE WILL FIND IT CHALLENGING TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE NHS CARE AND MAY DECIDE TO STOP PROVIDING NHS SERVICES. ⢠Limitations around data sharing and patient continuity may affect how practices deliver long-term care. Your Voice Matters This consultation is a critical opportunity for everyoneâpatients, dental teams, and community membersâto contribute feedback and help shape a new NHS Dental Service that works for all. We strongly encourage you to get involved and make your voice heard by participating in the consultation process. Have your say by responding to the consultation. You can access the consultation document using this link. There is a questionnaire at the end of the document that you can fill in online, or you can fill in the survey in the document and send by email to HSS-PrimaryCareMailbox@gov.wales or download and post to Primary and Community Care Division â Dental Policy Branch, Welsh Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ "
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