Good to see the Welsh Assembly Government recognising the impact the credit crunch could potentially be having on our health and well-being. I‘ve heard from some members who’re seeing more cases of patients coming to them about anxiety and stress issues, with money worries being at the forefront of most people’s minds. The WAG has [...]
Posts Tagged ‘credit crunch’
CALL for help about the economic downturn
Friday, February 13th, 2009
Free prescriptions prove their worth as the credit crunch continues to bite
Monday, January 12th, 2009I think it’s worth taking a minute to point out the good that some health policies in Wales are doing to help patients stave off the credit crunch. Prior to free prescriptions some patients may have thought twice about accessing health care, or not picked up their prescription, because of the cost. This is now [...]
Hidden and human cost of the credit crunch
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008A top Welsh police chief says there could be more victims of domestic abuse, as the credit crunch takes hold. If that’s the case it’s a sad, and very disturbing consequence of economic hardship. Gwent Police chief constable Mick Giannasi says there is evidence of more tensions behind closed doors, as families worry about money. [...]