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Questions about future of surgeries

Published

10 years ago

January 5, 2016

Sarah-Jane Absalom

Simon Thomas: At the public meeting

SIMON THOMAS, the Assembly Member for Mid and West Wales, has raised questions about the future of provisions for Doctors in the region in a public meeting held in Tenby. The difficulties in filling GP posts, particularly in Tenby, where four positions have remained empty for 18 months has had a knock-on impact on patients. The meeting, held in December, was attended by many local people including former Doctors and NHS staff, as well as local residents. The Assembly Member told attendees that the currently severe shortage of health professionals in Wales means that we have one of the lowest levels of doctors per head in the whole European Union.

Simon Thomas told the meeting that a Plaid Cymru Welsh Government will train and recruit an additional 1,000 doctors to bring down the desperate waiting times for tests and GP appointments, that are particularly hitting Mid and West Wales. He said: “I am grateful to all those who participated in the meeting including representatives of local GPs and voluntary sector organisations. We must work together to get the best possible solution both for patients and GPs.

“The importance of long term planning for GPs is at the heart of the current predicament. Our plans to secure long term planning have been consistently knocked back by the Labour Party and the Tories, who both claim to be defending the NHS. “People are crying out for competent leadership in order to repair and secure our NHS. There’s currently a ridiculous situation where people feel that they might as well not bother to contact their GP when they are sick because of the long wait for an appointment. This should not be the case, and that is not the aim of the NHS. “The Party of Wales understands that Wales faces many challenges, but we believe there is nothing that cannot be fixed.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.