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BMA Cymru Wales Praises Campaign Progress

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:03:59 GMT

Richard Lewis, Welsh Secretary of the BMA Cymru Wales explains why the BMA strongly supports the 1000 Lives Campaign.

Written Statement by Welsh Assembly: Future structure of Community Health Councils (CHCs) in Wales

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:36:42 GMT

Edwina Hart, Minister for Health and Social Services:

"I am aware of some recent criticism of the process of consultation I have undertaken on the reform of Community Health Councils in Wales."

Swine Flu Pandemic Weekly Report

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:18:57 GMT

The latest swine flu report is now available for viewing.

Creating an Active Wales

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:15:28 GMT

Creating an Active Wales is central to the Welsh Assembly Government's One Wales ambition for a healthier future for all.

Written Statement: Swansea Children's Social Services

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:32:00 GMT

Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Social Services:

"In 2009, I made a series of Oral and Written Statements setting out my concerns about the provision of social services for children in the City and County of Swansea. You will know that I have established an Intervention Board to provide robust external challenge to the City and County of Swansea so that they could bring about the improvements needed in their services.

Health Minister announces funding for outdoor fitness trails for hospital staff

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:46:08 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart has announced almost £50,000 of funding to install fitness trails in the grounds of two Welsh hospitals.

Health Minister outlines new structure of Community Health Councils

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:36:20 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart today [Friday, 29 January] announced reforms to Community Health Councils (CHCs) in Wales following extensive consultation.

Funding for new lab and equipment to treat kidney patients in North Wales

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:21:19 GMT

A new laboratory that will be used in the treatment and care of kidney dialysis patients in North West Wales will be developed at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced today [Thursday, 28 January].

Written Statement: 2009 -- 10 Annual Substance Misuse Progress Report

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:46:17 GMT

Edwina Hart, Minister for Health and Social Services:

"The Welsh Assembly published a 10 year strategy "Working Together to Reduce Harm" to tackle substance misuse in Wales in October 2008."

Swine Flu Pandemic Weekly Report - 28 January 2010

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:25:20 GMT

The latest Swine Flu Weekly Update (from the Welsh Assembly Government and National Public Health Service for Wales) is now available for viewing.

Software developed in Wales helping to save lives

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:48:16 GMT

Software developed by Health Solutions Wales is helping to save the lives of people with bowel cancer - an illness that kills nearly a thousand people in Wales each year.

Swine influenza daily update: 27 January 2010

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:51:45 GMT

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

Legislative Statement: Proposed Carers Strategies (Wales) Measure

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:09:56 GMT

Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas:

"Yesterday I laid the proposed Carers Strategies (Wales) Measure. This was accompanied by an Explanatory Memorandum and a written statement. Today I am delighted to introduce the proposed Measure for Assembly consideration."

Health Maps Wales Update

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:35:02 GMT

Health Solutions Wales will release an update to their interactive mapping tool Health Maps Wales on Wednesday 27 January 2010.

Winter vomiting bug hits nine Swansea hospital wards

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:01:58 GMT

The Norovirus bug which is currently affecting hospitals right across the UK has led to the closure or partial closure of nine wards in Swansea.

Carers Strategies (Wales) Measure - Written Statement

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:39:42 GMT

Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas:

"Members will wish to note that the proposed Carers Strategies (Wales) Measure will be laid today, 25^th January 2010. I will be making a Legislative Statement in plenary tomorrow, 26^th January 2010, to introduce the proposed Measure.

Get vaccinated against HPV

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:17:38 GMT

During European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (24 -- 30 January) girls and their parents are being reminded of the importance of having the HPV vaccine.

Deputy Minister announces £1.7million funding for adult autism services in Wales

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:11:36 GMT

Today [Friday 22 January] Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Social Services, announced an investment of £1.7 million, over three years, to develop and improve services for adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their carers and their families.

New one-stop-shop contact centre for healthcare in Cwm Taf

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:07:20 GMT

Funding to create a one-stop-shop contact centre for accessing health and social services in the Cwm Taf Health Board area has been announced by Health Minister Edwina Hart today [21 January 2010].

Health Informatics Professional Development and YOU

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:38:16 GMT

A series of practical seminars to help health informatics staff access opportunities for career and professional development are to be held at all health boards, trusts and other NHS organisations between February and April.

Welsh Assembly Government encourages parents to have young children vaccinated against swine flu

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:00:01 GMT

The Welsh Assembly Government is today (Tuesday, 19 January) encouraging parents/guardians of children aged from six months and under 5 years of age to have their children vaccinated against swine flu. Children in this age group are far more likely to end up in hospital if they contract the virus and vaccination offers the best protection against it.

Individual Health Record pilot goes live

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:08:21 GMT

The first pilot for the national Individual Health Record (IHR) solution went live in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion at the end of December.

Swine influenza situation update

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:35:29 GMT

The latest update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales.

Swine influenza daily update: 14 January 2010

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:50:23 GMT

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

Swine influenza daily update: 13 January 2010

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:38:26 GMT

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

Swine influenza daily update: 12 January 2010

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:54:25 GMT

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

Flintshire pharmacies step up support to stop smoking

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:29:17 GMT

Flintshire high street pharmacies in partnership with Stop Smoking Wales are to provide a new service to help smokers kick the habit.

Final plans for children's mental health unit approved

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:17:34 GMT

Final plans for a new child and adolescent mental health unit have been approved by Health Minister Edwina Hart today [Monday, 10 January].

Health Minister seeks views on regulations for better ways of handling NHS concerns

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:24:19 GMT

Draft regulations have been published today [11 January] which will make it easier for patients to raise concerns if they are dissatisfied or if things go wrong with their NHS care.

Swine influenza daily update: 11 January 2010

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:23:07 GMT

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

Swine influenza daily update: 09 January 2010

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:58:19 GMT

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

Health Minister gives go ahead to revolutionise NHS' computer systems

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:03:54 GMT

Plans to revolutionise the NHS' computer systems enabling health professionals to access important patient information quickly and securely have been approved by Health Minister Edwina Hart today [8 January 2010].

Swine influenza daily update: 08 January 2010

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:05:02 GMT

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

It's the final countdown - NHS Wales Awards 2010

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:59:26 GMT

The deadline for submissions to the NHS Wales Awards 2010 is just over 2 weeks away (Friday 22 January 2010)

Winning the battle against infections

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:08:55 GMT

Improved infection control measures are making a real difference to patients in the Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr Tydfil areas.

Extreme weather conditions - IT services

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:31:35 GMT

Please be advised that during the extreme weather conditions plans are in place to ensure the continued running of existing infrastructure services and applications hosted, managed and supported by Health Solutions Wales.

Health Minister announces funding for New Pathways' Centre of Excellence in Merthyr

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:28:18 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart has announced a capital grant of £93,050 for New Pathways, a charity that provides rape and sexual abuse victim support services throughout South Wales. The money will be used to renovate and convert sections of their Merthyr Tydfil Centre of Excellence premises to provide more counselling rooms and therapy services for children.

Welsh Assembly Government issues warning on weather conditions

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:11:38 GMT

The Welsh Assembly Government is today [Tuesday, 5 January] urging people to take extra care on the roads as the Met Office expects further snow falls and icy conditions across much of Wales.

New website to offer patients access to their medical records

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:17:27 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart has announced £1.7 million of funding for a new website which will allow patients to check their medical records at the click of a mouse.

Swine influenza situation update

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:43:20 GMT

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

Public Health Wales chair knighted

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:12:55 GMT

The chair of Public Health Wales has been knighted in the New Year's Honours List.

Swine influenza daily update: 31 December 2009

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:43:08 GMT

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

Swine influenza daily update: 30 December 2009

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:01:49 GMT

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

Swine influenza daily update: 29 December 2009

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:52:16 GMT

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

Swine influenza daily update: 24 December 2009

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:56:19 GMT

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

Swine influenza daily update: 23 December 2009

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:24:15 GMT

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

Swine influenza daily update: 22 December 2009

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:12:35 GMT

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

Swine influenza daily update: 21 December 2009

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:26:13 GMT

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

Silent Night on ITU this Christmas

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:29:25 GMT

Patients on a critical care unit in Cardiff’s University Hospital of Wales are getting a better night’s sleep thanks to the introduction of some silent closing bins.

Swine influenza daily update: 19 December 2009

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:07:44 GMT

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