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Powys County Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Powys County Times
Plaid Cymru announce Gwynedd Maldwyn Senedd candidates
Plaid Cymru has announced its team of candidates for the next Senedd election. The candidates will be fighting it out to represent the newly formed Gwynedd Maldwyn constituency ahead of the 2026 Senedd election. It follows an internal ballot of party members. In the 2026 election, each constituency will be represented by six members bringing the total number of Senedd members to 96. Political parties 'will list up to eight candidates for each constituency' and independent candidates can also stand for election. The public will vote for one party or one independent candidate. Seats are then allocated based on the share of votes each party or independent candidate gets. The new Gwynedd Maldwyn seat—Wales' largest constituency—spans from Pen Llŷn on the west coast to Dyfi and Machynlleth, stretching across Mid Wales to Newtown and Welshpool, and reaching as far east as Corwen and Rhosllannerchrugog near Wrexham. Formed from combining the Dwyfor Meirionnydd and Maldwyn a Glyndŵr Westminster constituencies, it will play a crucial role in the 2026 election. Leading the Plaid Cymru candidate list are two experienced current Senedd Members Siân Gwenllian and Mabon ap Gwynfor, They are followed by Powys County Councillor Elwyn Vaughan, Cllr Beca Brown and Cllr Elin Hywel completing 'a strong, diverse team rooted in communities across the region'. Cllr Vaughan emphasised the importance of grassroots campaigning across the constituency. 'The Conservative vote is collapsing in Montgomeryshire, and there is great disillusionment with Labour,' said Cllr Vaughan. 'I look forward to campaigning across this vast area to share Plaid Cymru's message of hope. "Whether it's campaigning to secure the future of the air ambulance bases at Welshpool & Caernarfon, securing the stroke unit at Bronglais Hospital, standing with Johnstown and Ruabon residents against Hafod tip, or standing with Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant and Llanarmon residents against the new national park, I look forward to using my wealth of experience in grassroots action to improve lives in Gwynedd Maldwyn.' Mabon ap Gwynfor, Senedd Member for Dwyfor Meirionnydd since 2021, added: 'There's a real appetite for change as people grow increasingly disillusioned with both Labour governments in Cardiff and Westminster. 'Across Gwynedd Maldwyn, there's a buzz of positivity. We're ready to bring Plaid Cymru's message of hope and progress to every corner of this vast constituency – and we'll do it as a team.'
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hospital waiting times improve for second month
The waiting list for hospital treatment in Wales has fallen slightly for the second month in a row. But the Welsh government's target to reduce the numbers waiting longer than two years – in most specialties – has still not been met. In January, 613,000 patients were waiting for 796,802 treatments to take place, down from 800,395 treatments in December. A higher proportion of the most urgent, life-threatening calls to the ambulance service got a response within eight minutes, but at 51.1% it remains well short of the target of 65%. The total number waiting longer than two years is just under 21,100. The target to eliminate waits this long applies in certain specialities, but even within these areas there are 2,713 people waiting more than two years. These specialities include Accident and Emergency, Cardiology, Radiology and Midwifery. Figures for emergency care in February also paint a picture of a service that is still incredibly busy. Earlier this month the ambulance service announced plans to change the way it handles the most urgent calls. There has also been an increase in daily attendances at A&E but there were improvements on the four and 12-hour waits. Treatment in corridors becoming the norm - nurses Man spends five days in chair at 'warzone' hospital In February, 67.7% of patients in all NHS emergency departments spent less than four hours in A&E from arrival until admission, transfer or discharge, against a target of 95%. A total of 8,955 patients waited 12 hours or more – the target is for no-one to wait that long. Performance against the 62-day target for cancer services worsened, dropping to 57.4%, a drop of 4% on the previous month, but more patients started their first treatment in January, suggesting there were more patients within the service. But published data does not capture the full extent of what NHS cancer services are contending with, as we do not have information on the numbers still being treated or who has been diagnosed with secondary cancers. Welsh Health Secretary Jeremy Miles said: "The latest figures show urgent and emergency care services across Wales continue to be extremely busy, but performance improved again in February against key targets." Mabon ap Gwynfor, the Plaid Cymru health spokesman, said: "Despite seeing a small decrease today, Labour have presided over years on years of lengthening waiting lists, meaning more and more people are waiting, and waiting longer to be seen by our NHS." His Conservative counterpart James Evans added: "Progress remains far too slow for treatment lists and Eluned Morgan is set to miss her third annual target in a row for the longest waits."
BBC News
20-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
NHS Wales: Hospital waiting times drop for second month
The waiting list for hospital treatment in Wales has fallen slightly for the second month in a row. But the Welsh government's target to reduce the numbers waiting longer than two years – in most specialties – has still not been January, 613,000 patients were waiting for 796,802 treatments to take place, down from 800,395 in December. A higher proportion of the most urgent, life-threatening calls to the ambulance service got a response within eight minutes, but at 51.1% it remains well short of the target of 65%. The total number waiting longer than two years is just under 21, target to eliminate waits this long applies in certain specialities, but even within these areas there are 2,713 people waiting more than two for emergency care in February also paint a picture of a service that is still incredibly this month the ambulance service announced plans to change the way it handles the most urgent has also been an increase in daily attendances at A&E but there were improvements on the four and 12-hour waits. In February, 67.7% of patients in all NHS emergency departments spent less than four hours in A&E from arrival until admission, transfer or discharge, against a target of 95%.A total of 8,955 patients waited 12 hours or more – the target is for no-one to wait that against the 62-day target for cancer services worsened, dropping to 57.4%, a drop of 4% on the previous month, but more patients started their first treatment in January, suggesting there were more patients within the service. But published data does not capture the full extent of what NHS cancer services are contending with, as we do not have information on the numbers still being treated or who has been diagnosed with secondary cancers. Welsh Health Secretary Jeremy Miles said: "The latest figures show urgent and emergency care services across Wales continue to be extremely busy, but performance improved again in February against key targets."Mabon ap Gwynfor, the Plaid Cymru health spokesman, said: "Despite seeing a small decrease today, Labour have presided over years on years of lengthening waiting lists, meaning more and more people are waiting, and waiting longer to be seen by our NHS."His Conservative counterpart James Evans added: "Progress remains far too slow for treatment lists and Eluned Morgan is set to miss her third annual target in a row for the longest waits."
