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Person to person spread of swine flu resistant to Tamiflu

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:51:13 GMT

The National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS) has found person-to-person spread of a strain of swine flu resistant to Tamiflu within a South Wales hospital.

Health advice following flooding

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:18:16 GMT

The National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS) has issued guidance on what measures should be taken to reduce health risks in the event of a flood.

Australian academic calls for rethink on chronic disease

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:08:47 GMT

In a talk to public health leaders in Wales, a leading Australian academic has called for a rethink on supporting people with chronic diseases.

NPHS responds to climate change consultation

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:03:11 GMT

The NPHS has recently responded to the Welsh Assembly Government’s consultation on its proposed Climate Change Strategy for Wales.

Wales - a world leader in healthcare improvement

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:54:26 GMT

What’s happening in Wales in the improvement of healthcare is important for Wales, but it’s actually important for the world," says Don Berwick.

Minister to visit site of Butetown regeneration project

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:34:02 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart today [Thursday, 19 November] visited the site for a new health centre in Butetown, Cardiff.

Health Minister to visit Wales' first cancer and heart disease scanner

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:35:37 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart will visit the University Hospital of Wales to see how work is progressing on a new specialist scanner, which can be used to identify the early stages of cancer and coronary heart disease.

Swine influenza daily update: 19 November 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:08 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

More clinical locations now live with the Welsh Clinical Portal

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:26:43 GMT

Pathology tests are now being requested and results viewed through the Welsh Clinical Portal in a number of locations at West Wales General Hospital by the respiratory team.

Swine influenza daily update: 18 November 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:44:36 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Plans to expand critical care centre at Royal Gwent Hospital

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:15:15 GMT

More than £1.5million Welsh Assembly Government funding will be invested to expand the critical care provision at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced today [Wednesday, 18 November].

Two IVF cycles for women in Wales

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:21:52 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart today [Tuesday, 17 November] announced that women in Wales will have access to two cycles of IVF treatment free on the NHS from April next year.

Welsh Assembly Government statement on Green Paper on Paying for Care in Wales

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:20:01 GMT

Gwenda Thomas , Deputy Minister for Social Services:

"As you will know, yesterday morning I launched our Green Paper on 'Paying for Care in Wales'."

Swine influenza daily update: 17 November 2009

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:05:51 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Deputy Minister initiates debate on the future of paying for care in Wales

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:20:29 GMT

Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas today (16 November) launched the Green Paper on 'Paying for Care in Wales'. The Green Paper sets out proposals for reforming the current system of paying for care and support for disabled and older people who need it.

Swine influenza daily update: 16 November 2009

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:57:00 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Swine influenza daily update: 15 November 2009

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:35:30 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Swine influenza daily update: 14 November 2009

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:23:45 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Swine influenza daily update: 13 November 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:52:42 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Influenza A H1N1 Swine Flu - Ministerial Update

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:50:25 GMT

This statement updates Members on latest developments in respect of the Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu pandemic.

First Minister hails record low waiting times in Wales

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:19:08 GMT

First Minister Rhodri Morgan today congratulated the NHS on progress made in ensuring faster access to treatment.

Swine influenza daily update: 12 November 2009

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:29:39 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

NHS Launch National 'Transforming Care' Programme Today

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:25:57 GMT

A national NHS Wales programme aimed at increasing the time nurses spend directly caring for patients is being launched today.

'Topping out' for £172m Caerphilly Hospital

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:30:26 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart will today [Wednesday, 11 November] mark a major milestone in the construction of the 225-bed Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Caerphilly.

Cancer experts gather for Wrexham Conference

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:24:05 GMT

On Wednesday and Thursday this week, delegates from across the UK will be gathering in Wrexham for "A Place in the Country", a conference looking at how services for patients with cancer can be provided in a rural environment.

Sharing information for better continuing care

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:30:22 GMT

An information technology project gets the go ahead for Specialist Palliative Care patients and will be rolled out next year.

Swine influenza daily update: 11 November 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:52:04 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Ward first Welsh centre of excellence

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:54:05 GMT

Staff at Whitchurch Hospital are celebrating after receiving plaudits for the care they provide for older people with dementia.

Get it Right - The RCN Wales campaign for nursing led solutions to health policy

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:21:27 GMT

The Get It Right campaign sets out clearly the views of RCN Wales on the most important health issues the Welsh Assembly Government will face in this period.

Swine influenza daily update: 10 November 2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:31:37 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Swine flu vaccination awareness campaign launched in Wales

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:24:34 GMT

A major new press and radio campaign is being launched in Wales today [Monday, 9 November] to encourage people in the priority groups to get their swine flu vaccination when invited.

Swine influenza daily update: 09 November 2009

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:14:03 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Swine influenza daily update: 08 November 2009

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:30:02 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Swine influenza daily update: 07 November 2009

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:45:23 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Speaking at E-health Insider Live

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:38:40 GMT

Two speakers from Informing Healthcare will take the stage at the E-Health Insider Live 09 conference, in Birmingham next week (9 and 10 November).

Group to develop flagship veterans' housing in Torfaen

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:45:42 GMT

A group will be set up to look at the development of a flagship housing project for veterans on part of the Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital site, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced today [Thursday, 5 November].

Swine influenza daily update: 06 November 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:03:43 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Global spotlight on Map of Medicine

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:04 GMT

A leading New Zealand clinician recently travelled to Wales to see the Map of Medicine in use after hearing about it on the other side of the world.

NHS Wales IT staff praised for hard work

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:56:29 GMT

GP practice staff have praised the hard work of Information Technology (IT) staff in Wales.

Health Minister visits new Cardiac Care Unit

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:30:20 GMT

The Health Minister Edwina Hart will attend the opening of the new Cardiac Care Unit at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend today [Thursday 5 November].

Health Minister opens new Women's Unit in Cardiff

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:22:13 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart will today (Thursday, 5 November) officially open the new Women's Unit at the University Hospital of Wales.

Swine influenza daily update: 05 November 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:53:13 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Minister welcomes BHF programme in Torfean

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:50:17 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart will today [Thursday 5 November] attend the launch of a new initiative to reduce heart disease in Torfaen.

Primary Care Informatics now part of Informing Healthcare

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:54:34 GMT

As part of the reforms in NHS Wales the Primary Care Informatics Programme has combined with Informing Healthcare.

Swine influenza daily update: 4 November 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:47:07 GMT

A daily update on Swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Staff successfully leading the way with new care monitoring plans

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:23:54 GMT

Staff at Morriston Hospital’s trauma admissions ward have been pioneering new care monitoring plans as part of the 1000 Lives Campaign with huge success.

Swine influenza daily update: 03 November 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:13:31 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Updated action plan to reduce suicide in Wales

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:20:35 GMT

Fresh plans to reduce suicide and self-harm will be launched today [Monday, 2 November 2009] by the Welsh Assembly Government following extensive consultation on a draft action plan published last year.

Swine influenza daily update: 02 November 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:23:53 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Swine influenza daily update: 01 November 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:15:13 GMT

A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.