In response to Harry Thompson’s piece on the Basic Income Pilot, Jonathan Rhys Williams, co-founder of UBI Lab Wales, champions a wider-ranging Care Leavers Plus pilot.
Basic Income Pilot: Mark Drakeford’s Controlled Experiment
Harry Thompson argues that the First Minister’s recent plan to trial a Basic Income Pilot has the potential to offer groundbreaking, real-life insights into the effects of the policy.
Why Is the NHS at Crunch Point?
Darren Hughes from the Welsh NHS Confederation argues broader reforms are needed to counter the pressures facing the NHS in Wales.
Reforming Social Care in Wales
Dr Alison Tarrant argues that a re-think of adult social care shouldn’t solely focus on funding – it needs to look again at its fundamental purpose.
Rejuvenating Wales
Prof. Gerry Holtham outlines the challenges facing Wales ageing economy and argues for striking out boldly in a different direction.
Time to Pay Social Care Workers Fairly
Adrian Roper calls for the Welsh Government to make good on campaign promises and provide a pay rise for care workers.
Friendships and Relationships for People with a Learning Disability
Mencap Cymru’s oral history project captures the importance of connections and relationships for people with a learning disability – and outlines where things are failing.
The Inverse Care Law in 2021
Dr Mair Hopkin explains why life expectancy and mental wellbeing is poorer in deprived communities and why having the same health services across Wales won’t address these issues.
People in Wales Are Losing Out On Benefits
Being put off applying for benefits affects people across Wales and the Welsh Government must do more to stop people slipping into poverty, argues Rhiannon Evans.