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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Aug 27

There is no British social care system. Both social care and health are devolved. #thatsdevolved

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Wes Streeting urged to clarify plans to fix Britain's social care crisis

Silver Voices, a non-profit which has over 10,000 members, warned a review of Britain's care service risked becoming a "farce" unless ministers outlined how it would work

www.mirror.co.uk

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Jul 16

An evening with @pacymru.bsky.social looking forward to next year's Senedd election.

That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Jun 24

I I promise I didn't read it just for this.

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Jun 24

There is an error in DWP Green Paper on welfare cuts. The requirement to remain in education to 18 applies in England only. #thatsdevolved

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Jun 11

Rail funding is decided by a random number generator, as is tradition.

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Jun 11

This article is incorrect. The funding of most public services in Wales are decided by the Senedd and the Welsh Gov. New public spending in England can lead to a Barrnet consequtial for any of the devolved nations. I can't believe I'm still saying this #thatsdevolved
www.itv.com/news/2025-06...

www.itv.com

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Jun 2

This article is incorrect. The 3400 figure refers to England only. There are over 4100 state funded secondary schools in the UK alone. #thatsdevolved
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

White working-class pupils behind in all but 21 UK secondary schools

White working-class children are falling behind their peers in all but 21 schools across the country, shocking official data has shown.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · May 6

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Apr 30

This change would apply in England only.

The Welsh Government has also not yet decided to implement the Cass report. The Senedd previously voted to not adopt the report's recommendations. #thatsdevolved

www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04...

NHS to test all ‘trans’ children for autism

Every child referred to a gender clinic will be screened under new guidance following Cass Review

www.telegraph.co.uk

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Apr 2

This change will apply to England only. The Morning-after pill is already free in the devolved nations #thatsdevolved

news.sky.com/story/amp/mo...

Morning-after pill set to be made free from pharmacies in bid to end 'unfair postcode lottery'

Emergency contraception is free from most GPs and sexual health clinics, but pharmacies can charge up to £30.

news.sky.com

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Mar 17

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Feb 14

I assume energy bills is about changes to the EPC system. Which is Wales and England.

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Feb 14

Wales and Northern Ireland retain no fault eviction.

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Feb 14

This post from UK Labour is incorrect. These reforms apply to England only. #thatsdevolved

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Shaun @smbendle.bsky.social · Feb 6

It's taken a little while but today EYHCs new report goes live.

Nowhere For Them To Go: Young People In Temporary Accommodation In Wales. End Youth Homelessness Cymru began its campaign to end the use of unsuitable temporary accommodation for young people in 2017.

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End Youth Homelessness Cymru @eyhc.bsky.social · Feb 6

⚠️ New Research⚠️

Our research into young people's experiences of Temporary Accommodation in Wales is now live on our website!

Read the full report here:

bit.ly/3EtcYDt

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Jan 14

This article from @theguardian.com is incorrect. This will apply to England only. Housing is a devolved issue. Wales has separate renters reforms proposals #thatsdevolved

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jan 14

Landlords in England and Wales face ban on ‘outrageous’ upfront charges

Angela Rayner amends renters’ rights bill to limit upfront rent that can be charged, as MPs prepare to debate bill Landlords in England and Wales would be banned from charging more than a month’s rent upfront under changes due to be voted on by MPs on…

www.theguardian.com

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Jan 14

This "article" from The Telegraph incorrectly refers to Wales as a principality. The story itself is also dangerous misinformation, which has seen friends of That's Devolved face harassment. #thatsdevolved

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Jan 10

Any social care reform undertaken by the Westminster Government would apply to England only.
#thatsdevolved
www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...

Social care in Britain is doomed

No government is willing to make unpalatable choices needed to resolve the crisis.

www.newstatesman.com

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Dec 28

Yes i think so

record.senedd.wales/WrittenQuest...

Written Question - WQ88415 - Welsh Parliament

The Welsh Parliament is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people.

record.senedd.wales

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Dec 28

This was an England only policy. Scotland had a different system for historical paths and Wales never applied these dates. #thatsdevolved

nation.cymru/news/campaig...

Campaigners hail move to ditch 2031 cut-off date for recording historic paths

The UK Government plans to repeal a cut-off date for registering historic paths in a move that walking enthusiasts hailed as a “fantastic step” for people to enjoy nature. In an announcement timed to ...

nation.cymru

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Dec 17

What is 70 miles between constituents?

www.dbcc.gov.wales/reviews/12-2...

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Nov 30

I have about 10k fewer followers here than twitter and almost identical posts are getting the same if not better interaction here.

That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Nov 29

This is an interesting point considering the Senedd rejected the principle a few weeks ago.

David Deans @deansofcardiff.bsky.social · Nov 29

Assisted dying related stuff... something that went under the radar earlier this week was that Mark Drakeford told Politics Live that he also thought there was a "high likelihood" the bill will need a consent motion (i.e a vote in the Senedd).

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Nov 30

David Deans @deansofcardiff.bsky.social · Nov 30

Worth stating the earlier Senedd motion was a much broader principle than the one suggested by the bill at second reading, and none of the safeguards were discussed very much. There were also a bunch of abstentions (9) - larger than the majority against

That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Nov 29

This is an interesting point considering the Senedd rejected the principle a few weeks ago.

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