Prominent Welsh bus operator, NAT Group, has received messages of gratitude from customers for its services during the Covid-19 pandemic. NAT Group has provided transport for members of the public across South Wales, including key workers, for essential travel since the lockdown period came into effect on 23 March. This includes travelling to and from work if unable do so at home, travelling for medical reasons and essential shopping. The bus operator, which is offering free travel to NHS workers,…

  Cardiff Central Travelodge has remained opened which is close to Cardiff Royal Infirmary   Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel chain, is supporting the Cardiff community by keeping its Cardiff Central hotel open during the Covid-19 lockdown, to provide accommodation to critical workers and vulnerable groups during these unprecedented times.   The hotel chain is currently operating just under 50 hotels across the UK from Plymouth to Aberdeen. This includes 20 Travelodge hotels close to major hospitals, including the…

In these uncertain and isolating times, the Forget-me-not Chorus is creating innovative ways to sustain its singing communities and nourish the relationships that have been created through the power and joy of song. Described by one chorister as ‘a spa for the soul’, the Forget-me-not Chorus became an independent charity in 2011, following a successful joint project with Welsh National Opera and Vale of Glamorgan Alzheimer’s Society. Today, they run ten choirs in Wales, bringing people together using the power…

Premier Inn hotels large and small across the UK are being lit up in support of NHS and key workers. Inspired by an employee with a family member in the NHS, dozens of Premier Inns across the UK are lighting up their windows either by spelling out the letters ‘NHS’ or displaying lit-up heart shapes. Still more are displaying rainbow signs in the windows, with teams planning to light up their windows on Thursday nights in support of the nationwide…

The First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford gave blood in Cardiff City Hall today, to help keep NHS blood banks well stocked during the coronavirus pandemic. Having given blood since the age of 17, the First Minister says he hopes everyone fit, healthy and symptom-free, goes onto the Wales Blood Service website to book their own blood donation. While new regulations have required people across the UK to stay home to save lives, travelling to donate lifesaving blood is essential…

From today, NHS workers will be eligible to receive a £20 voucher for Deliveroo, which will cover both the cost of the meal and delivery, so they are able to order from their favourite local restaurant and eat for free, up to a value of £20. 50,000 vouchers will initially be made available.   Deliveroo is able to do this thanks to the staggering kindness of its customers, who have given almost £500,000 for NHS heroes and vulnerable people.  …

  Credit: J Bewley/Sustrans Charity Sustrans has created Cycles 4 Key Workers information point to make cycling easier for key workers amid Covid-19   The first online map shows offers on bike purchasing and hire, equipment, repair and maintenance services available to key workers in their local area   It also lists bike stores that remain open, following the UK Government’s announcement last month   Cycling helps maintain physical distancing and is a reliable way to travel for those needing…

On Easter Sunday (April 12), in a moment that made the world stand still, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli broke multiple records with an emotionally-charged solo performance, streamed exclusively live via YouTube from the Duomo in Milan. This historic event reached over 2.8 million peak concurrent viewers, making it one of the biggest musical live stream performances of all-time and the largest simultaneous audience for a classical live stream in YouTube history. The video received more than 28 million views from across the globe in its first…

Wales Education Minister Kirsty Williams today (15th April 2020) launched an initiative to get the children of Wales using their creativity to spread positive and entertaining messages online to older people who are currently self-isolating due to the Covid-19 lockdown. The Minister for Education’s launch video can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpW-TNbGDGQ&feature=youtu.be Digital inclusion is more important than ever at the present time, with many older people missing out on face to face communication with family and friends. DCW and Hwb…

A quarter of children and young people with type 1 diabetes develop serious DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) before they’re diagnosed Charity reminds parents to be vigilant, and act if they’re worried Remember these symptoms, the 4Ts: Toilet, Thirsty, Tired, Thinner   Diabetes UK Cymru is today urging parents not to let coronavirus fears stop them from seeking medical help if they’re worried their child is showing the signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes.   Dai Williams, National Director at Diabetes…