Need for investment to prevent the wholesale collapse of eyecare services across Wales, says MS Thursday, 3 October, 2024 Concerns have been raised that around 80,000 people who are at the highest risk of irreversible sight loss are waiting beyond their target date for an appointment In Wales, over 80,000 people are at a high risk of irreversible sight loss, with eye care accounting for 1 in every 8 patients on a Welsh NHS list. Yet over the past decade, referrals to ophthalmic services have increased by over 50%... Local News
MS for Montgomeryshire sees progress on accessible footbridge at Newtown station 23rd August 2024 Network Rail has moved a step closer to completing a new footbridge with lifts at Newtown station in Powys which will make both platforms fully accessible for... Local News
Trunk road repair work takes step forward 22nd August 2024 Road repair work at Talerddig, following a road collapse in November 2023 is set to be completed by the end of the year The road collapse happened on the A470... Local News
MS asks Powys Health Board to pause plans that could see Llanidloes Hospital downgraded 20th August 2024 Montgomeryshire MS, Russell George has called for Powys Teaching Health Board to pause its current plans to make temporary changes to the provision of services... Local News
August Newsletter from Russell George MS 2nd August 2024 Welcome to my August 2024 Newsletter As we enter August and the Senedd is now in recess, I look forward to spending more time in Montgomeryshire, and hope to... Local News
Challenge to Air Ambulance base closures 30th July 2024 Campaigners have today (30/7/24) confirmed that a legal challenge is being sought to quash the decision to close air ambulance bases in Welshpool and Caernarfon... Local News
MS calls for increased funding to save our GP surgeries 17th July 2024 Montgomeryshire MS, Russell George sponsored the British Medical Association Cymru Wales (BMA) event in the Senedd this week (17/07/2024) in support of a... Local News
First Minister continues to support decision to close Welshpool and Caernarfon Air Ambulance bases 12th July 2024 First Minister, Vaughan Gething MS has refused to consider different models to keep Welshpool and Caernarfon bases open at a meeting of Senedd Members. The... Local News
July Newsletter from Russell George MS 2nd July 2024 July 2024 Newsletter Welcome to my July 2024 Newsletter The General Election takes place this week, and I set out some general information. My role continues as... Local News
June Newsletter from Russell George MS 1st June 2024 View this email in your browser June 2024 Newsletter Welcome to my June 2024 Newsletter Whilst a General Election will take place on 4th July, My job and... Local News
