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Nick Hartley has been to see how one type of home is helping people live full and independent lives

In an ageing society, more should be done to end reliance on residential homes, with more older people retaining independence as long as possible.

The National Assembly's health committee, which has made a number of proposals to the Welsh government into how to deal with a potential care crisis that's heading our way.

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Supreme Court rules in favour of the Assembly

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Welsh Government's first law was within the Welsh Assembly's legislative competence, and can go ahead.

The outcome is entirely consistent with the general thrust of the extended powers given to the Welsh ministers, by the Government of Wales Act 2006.

– Supreme Court judgement

The Local Government Byelaws Bill was passed by the assembly in July this year. But it was blocked from becoming law by the attorney general and referred to the court.

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Silk Commission set to continue until 2014

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