* NEWSAR's tweeted pictures of flooding in Corwen.
NEWSAR - North East Wales Search and Rescue - tweeted about the floods earlier this afternoon:
asked us to attend a vehicle in flood water near Corwen with a person reported stuck inside.
Learners in Wales studying for Qualifications Wales approved GCSE, AS and A levels this year will receive grades determined by their school or college, based on work they have completed over their course.
This policy decision was confirmed by Education Minister Kirsty Williams today (Wednesday, January 20) following further disruption to face-to-face learning caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The announcement followed recommendations from the design and delivery advisory Group that is made up of head teachers and college leaders.
The group was established in December by the Minister to ‘support wellbeing, fairness and progression’ for learners taking exams this year.
Speaking in a video released on her Twitter channel, the Minister said: “The worsening situation with the pandemic has meant we have no choice but to revisit our approach to ensure wellbeing and public confidence in our qualifications system.
“The proposals we are announcing today puts trust in teachers’ and lecturers’ knowledge of their learners’ work, as well as their commitment to prioritise teaching and learning in the time available to support learners’ progression.
“Teaching the core content and aspects of each course remains my absolute priority for learners in exam years, so they are supported to progress with certainty into their next steps, with confidence in their grades.
“We are working with higher education institutions to look at how we can support learners through this transition, and can provide a bridge into university courses.
“I would like to thank each and every learner and education professional for their ongoing flexibility and adaptability in responding to this incredibly difficult situation. Their continuing commitment in the face of adversity is admirable, as is their individual and collective contribution to the national effort against Covid-19.”
The A542, Llandegla, is closed today, 20/01/2021, between the Horseshoe Pass, and the Dafarn Dywyrch roundabout.
The road needs to be closed to allow urgent drainage works by Denbighshire County Council. The work should be completed later today.
A covid recovery app has been launched today (20 January) as part of wider support on offer for people experiencing the longer term effects of coronavirus.
The bilingual,
first of its kind, app has been developed by the NHS Wales respiratory health
group on behalf of the Welsh Government and has been designed to offer people a
bespoke tool and personal coach to help them on their road to recovery
With more than 100
videos and links to advice, app users will be able to record their symptoms,
track their progress and learn to manage their condition at home with support.
It includes advice from therapists, psychologists, dietitians and consultants.
The app is part of
a wider national approach to support people with post-covid syndrome which
includes supporting health professionals to recognise the symptoms, signposting
people to support and providing a clear pathway for people as they go through
the healthcare system.
Post-Covid-19
syndrome, also known as long covid, has been defined as signs and symptoms that
develop during or after an infection consistent with coronavirus that continue
for more than 12 weeks and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis.
It is anticipated that
people are able to access the majority of the support they need close to
home, and people should only have to travel for more specialised services
which have to be provided in an acute hospital setting.
Health
minister Vaughan Gething said: “We
are still learning about the virus but it is estimated that around that around
1 in 10 people who have had coronavirus suffer some long term symptoms. The
launch of this app, which is the first of its kind, is to reassure those people
that there is support available to them and that they are not alone.
“This app is part
of a wider national approach which has been put into place to recognise those
people who months later are still feeling a range of cardiac, neurological and
psychological issues.
“Anyone can
download the app but we’re also asking health professionals to recommend it to
their patients so that their care can continue at home long after their
appointment ends.
“GPs are still
best placed to signpost their patients to appropriate support, carry out
testing to look for any treatable symptoms and refer patients to specialist
consultants if necessary, this will of course mean that support is still
available for anyone without a smart phone.”
* Always call 999 if you experience any life threatening symptoms or contact the 111 online coronavirus service or your GP if you feel your symptoms aren’t improving or you need further advice.
A grant available to businesses impacted by coronavirus restrictions has been extended.
The Welsh
Government Restrictions Discretionary Grant of £2,000 is available to assist
any business without a business premises and registered with business rates
that has been forced to close or has experienced a drop in turnover of 40% or
more as a result of the restrictions introduced in Wales on December 4.
The scheme was
initially opened in Denbighshire on December 15 for businesses in the
hospitality sector and supply chain businesses linked to the hospitality
sector.
The scheme,
which is being administered by Denbighshire County Council on behalf of the
Welsh Government, has now been extended to any business that meets the
eligibility criteria set out in the guidance.
Examples of
eligible businesses are:
A limited
company with a turnover of between £10,000 and £50,000
Sole traders /
partnerships with a turnover less than £85,000
The business
must be your main source of income (more than 50%)
Businesses
eligible for, or who have received, the Restrictions Business Fund Non Domestic
Rate Grant and / or the Economic Resilience Fund Sector Specific Support Grant
are not eligible for this discretionary grant.
Only one
application per business is applicable and will be dealt with on a first come
first served basis.
Applications
may take up to 30 working days to process.
There is no
automatic payment for the grant; businesses are required to complete an on-line
form.
You can apply
for this grant, and find information about other financial schemes, at www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/coronavirus/emergency-support-for-businesses.aspx
As one set of roadworks on Castle Street comes to an end the water company which has been carrying them out has warned of more to come.
Since last Friday there have been temporary traffic lights on the bridge to allow Hafren Dyfrdwy to repair a burst pipe under the roadway.
A spokesperson for the company said: "The work in question is in relation to a 3-inch cast iron main which has suffered a burst.
"We have actually already repaired the main and the excavation was back-filled yesterday (Monday).
"Full reinstatement and removal of traffic management should be completed tomorrow (Wednesday)."
She added: "It seems sensible that I should take the opportunity to inform you of some additional work that we will soon be doing in Castle St to replace a defective fire hydrant.
"We’re in conversation with the council about this work and had hoped that we might be able to do it at the same time as repairing the water main but this has not been possible due to the traffic management requirements.
"It not the easiest place to set up traffic management and we know it can be an inconvenience so we’re very appreciative of the patience and understanding of our customers as we complete our essential works ensuring continuity of supply as well as ensuring the fire service have a reliable network for use in emergencies."
Latest coronavirus update from the Welsh Government (dated yesterday) is:
Coronavirus
in numbers
What
to do if you have symptoms of coronavirus
Where
to find the latest information
