A SHIFT towards doctor’s appointments over the phone has been highlighted as contributing to an apparent backlog for post-mortem examinations.
Author - Twm Owen
Local Democracy Reporter
LATEST figures show the NHS in Gwent has spent £22.2 million more than planned so far this year.
A DECISION that will deny some 300 children free home to school transport has been confirmed by a council’s cabinet.
NO REPAIR garages have come forward to assess taxis forcing a council to rely on standard MOT tests.
A CONSULTANT has been appointed to carry out a review of car parking charges in Monmouthshire.
THE search to find a new council chamber for Blaenau Gwent continues, as councillors reject a proposal to use Torfaen’s council’s chamber in...
A LEAKING roof caused health chiefs to move their regular board meeting at the last minute.
SIX new consultant doctors are to be taken on to reduce the time patients spend waiting to be seen at Gwent’s troubled emergency department.
CONCERNS over access to NHS dental treatment in Wales have been raised days after it was suggested as a model for improvement in England.
A REQUEST for £2.5 million is to be made to the Welsh Government to fund a second MRI scanner at Gwent’s biggest hospital.

