NHS urgent and emergency care – a system under constant pressure

Since 2024, we have looked at how health boards and the ambulance service manage demand for urgent and emergency care, and how health boards and local authorities support timely discharge from hospital.

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Governance arrangements at a local level during a pandemic

We look at how councils have had to make some rapid decisions about how best to run their services during COVID-19.

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Some positive progress but auditor general unable to give a ...

Four of the seven health boards in Wales once again failed to meet their financial duty to break-even over a three-year period, according to their 2019-20 accounts published today.

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The impact of COVID-19 on our mental health

We discuss the mental pressures and challenges we face during the pandemic and share some learning in our latest blog around COVID-19.

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£53m agricultural funds awarded without ensuring they would ...

Welsh Government should improve controls for awarding rural development funding

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Welsh Government COVID-19 funding

The Coronavirus has had a profound impact on life in Wales and across the world. Public finances are no exception.

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COVID-19: Test, Trace, Protect – how easy is it to access in...

We look at how councils and health boards have been signposting people

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Positioning statement from the Auditor General for Wales

Audit Wales are supporting public sector efforts by sharing learning through the pandemic

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Cost increases and delays on the A465 Section 2 road improve...

A report issued today by the Auditor General for Wales shines a light on the issues that have affected the project

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Accounts qualified at a third of town and community councils

Just 66% of councils met the statutory deadline for publishing their audited accounts

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Victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence ...

Services are inconsistent, complex and short term, and victims and survivors find it difficult to get the help they need.

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Big challenges remain for Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board

“Many areas where significant improvements are required,” says joint review of quality governance.

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Unlawful spending at two councils exceeds £290,000

Significant deficiencies in procurement arrangements and governance found at two councils

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Plans to strengthen primary care not happening quickly enoug...

Despite considerable investment and many plans for primary care transformation over the years, change has not happened as quickly or as widely as intended.

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Council overspending exhausts reserves

Failures in financial governance resulted in Town Council overspend of £100,000

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Changes needed to public service boards if they’re to realis...

PSBs need to start thinking and acting differently, and to be given the freedom to work more flexibly, says Auditor General

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