Nearly 400 antibiotic-resistant infections each week in 2024
National surveillance data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show that the total number of antibiotic-resistant infections in 2024 equates to an average of nearly 400 newly reported cases per week. Cases of bacteraemia caused by antibiotic-resistance, a life-threatening infection where bacteria circulate in the blood, have increased by 9.3% since 2023, rising […]
DBS supports Wales Safeguarding Week 2025
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is supporting Wales Safeguarding Week, taking place on 10-14 November 2025, by helping volunteer and charity organisations across Wales understand DBS check eligibility rules. DBS supports employers to make safer recruitment decisions by processing and issuing criminal record checks and by maintaining the Adults and Children’s barred lists. Barred […]
Protect your home this Flood Action Week: five hardy plants to safeguard your garden
Homeowners are encouraged to whack on their wellies and get their hands dirty to improve the flood resilience of their gardens as part of the Environment Agency’s Flood Action Week (13-19 October). After several named storms last winter, communities have been warned not to become complacent about the risk of flooding and to start preparing […]
Public urged to get flood ready as Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week
Millions across the country are being urged to get flood ready – such as by signing up for flood warnings or preparing a flood plan – today (Monday 13 October) by the Environment Agency to mark the start of Flood Action Week. After several named storms last winter and Storm Amy earlier this month, communities are warned not to […]