Health in Wales News

Minister promotes learning disability awareness

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:34:34 GMT

A project funded by the Welsh Government to promote learning disability awareness and accessible information has been celebrated in an event in Cardiff Bay.

New food labelling system given green light

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:26:14 GMT

People will now find it easier to make healthier choices about the food they eat thanks to a new, consistent front of pack food nutritional label.

Safeguarding panel appointed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:18:51 GMT

Four experts have been appointed to a safeguarding advisory panel to look at how the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Bill can strengthen adult and child safeguarding and protection arrangements in Wales.

Minister launches All Wales Continence Bundle

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:18:14 GMT

The Health Minister Mark Drakeford has applauded the development of a package to improve the dignity of adult patients across Wales.

Effective support for carers

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:08:43 GMT

Deputy Minister for Social Services Gwenda Thomas has marked Carers Week by launching the refreshed Carers Strategy for Wales at a conference organised by the Newport Carers Forum.

Final report published on outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis associated with Greenmeadow Community Farm

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:31:47 GMT

Public Health Wales has published a report on the multi agency response to an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis associated with a community farm in Torfaen in April 2012.

Event highlights role of social care

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:21:32 GMT

The vital work of social care workers in Wales will be highlighted during Social Care Week with an exhibition stand in Y Bont, the public area of the Welsh Government’s Llandudno Junction office.

New drive to hit cancer target

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:16:25 GMT

Patients suspected as having cancer should be seen by a consultant within 10 working days, Health Minister Mark Drakeford announced today.

Changes to the National Immunisation Programme 2013-14 announced

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:41:34 GMT

Health Minister Mark Drakeford today announced changes to the Welsh immunisation programme to protect against preventable diseases and infections during a debate on the measles outbreak.

40 per cent rise in doctors in Wales in last decade

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:38:28 GMT

New figures show the numbers of doctors, dentists, nurses and midwives in Wales increased by up to 40 per cent between 2002 and 2012.

Delivery Plan for the Critically Ill

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:04:00 GMT

Plans to ensure people in Wales who are critically ill receive the right care, in the right place and at the right time have been published.

Mumps warning as measles outbreak cases continue to rise

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:13:35 GMT

Public Health Wales is warning of an increase in mumps cases in Wales as too many young people remain unvaccinated with MMR.

New legislation to reform NHS financial regime

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:19:26 GMT

A new Bill giving NHS organisations greater flexibility to manage their budgets will be introduced in the next Assembly term as part of the Welsh Government’s legislative programme, Health Minister Mark Drakeford announced today (Monday 10 June).

Health Minister marks successes in My Health Online

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:11:05 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Mark Drakeford has seen first-hand the benefits of My Health Online.

MMR vaccine uptake at record levels in two year olds

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:01:10 GMT

As the number of cases in the measles outbreak centred on Swansea reaches 1,171, MMR uptake levels in two year olds across Wales are at record levels.

Demand for MMR vaccine continues as measles cases rise again

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:25:46 GMT

Almost 2,500 doses of MMR have been given in GP surgeries in Wales in the last week as Public Health Wales continues to urge unvaccinated people to come forward.

Investing in the social care workforce

Fri, 31 May 2013 10:51:05 GMT

Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Social Services, has announced a grant of over £8 million to train social care workers in Wales [30 May].

Give up for good on World No Tobacco Day

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:42:21 GMT

Friday 31 May is World No Tobacco Day. According to the World Health Organisation, tobacco kills nearly six million people each year, of which more than 600,000 are non smokers dying from breathing second-hand smoke.

Cancer patients will be asked "How are we doing?"

Thu, 30 May 2013 14:35:42 GMT

Cancer patients in Wales will be given the chance to tell the NHS and the Welsh Government what they think about the services they have received.

Young people urged to use half term to get up to date with the MMR vaccination

Wed, 29 May 2013 12:51:43 GMT

Young people aged 10 to 18 are being encouraged to use the half term break to catch up on any missed doses of MMR vaccine.

MMR vaccination urged in 10 to 18 age group as half term approaches

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:39:59 GMT

Public Health Wales is urging people aged 10 to 18 and their parents to use the half-term break to catch up on missed doses of MMR vaccine.

Priorities for NHS announced

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:18:23 GMT

The new NHS Delivery Framework, setting out the main priorities for the health service for 2013/14, has been published by NHS Wales Chief Executive David Sissling

Minister launches Clinical Research Treatment Unit

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:08:17 GMT

A new facility at Velindre Cancer Centre will enable scientists to study the newest cancer drugs.

Response to Strategic Review of Welsh Ambulance Services

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:19:23 GMT

Mark Drakeford AM, Minister for Health & Social Services:

"I am pleased to provide this Statement to Assembly Members that sets out a first set of decisions in response to Professor Siobhan McClelland’s Strategic Review of Welsh Ambulance Services.

Measles vaccinations pass 60,000 as school vaccinations and drop-ins enter final week

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:49:49 GMT

Figures from Public Health Wales show that more than 60,000 people have been vaccinated with MMR in Wales since the beginning of March.

Public Health Wales surveys parents on measles vaccination concerns

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:07:16 GMT

Public Health Wales has published the results of a survey of parents in the Swansea area that aimed to find out why they had declined the MMR vaccination for their children.

Good progress made on health delivery plans

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:40:37 GMT

Health Minister Mark Drakeford has given a six-month update on progress against the Welsh Government’s five year strategy for the health service, Together for Health.

Measles outbreak cases rise again as school vaccinations enter final week

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:02:43 GMT

Young people and their parents are being urged to take advantage of the final week of school MMR vaccination sessions as cases in the measles outbreak centred on the Swansea area rise again.

Minister tells NHS managers: "Listen to your staff and take action"

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:49:02 GMT

Health Minister Mark Drakeford has given a clear message to NHS managers to take action in response to the recent NHS Wales staff survey.

Sense and Public Health Wales warn of potential dangers of a rubella outbreak

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:59:40 GMT

National deafblind charity Sense and Public Health Wales have today warned of the potential dangers of a rubella outbreak in Wales.

MMR vaccination given to more than 50,000 in Wales

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:47:09 GMT

Efforts to offer MMR vaccination throughout Wales in response to the measles outbreak centred on the Swansea area have resulted in more than 50,000 people being vaccinated in the last two months.

Urdd Eisteddfod visitors urged to receive MMR vaccination

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:20:39 GMT

Public Health Wales is encouraging young people to get vaccinated before they go to the Urdd Eisteddfod.

Campaign calls for more foster carers

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:05:09 GMT

A campaign has begun to highlight the difference that fostering can make.

Vaccination uptake still not high enough to eliminate measles in Wales

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:21:12 GMT

As cases in the measles outbreak centred on the Swansea area show another increase, Public Health Wales is warning that MMR vaccine uptake remains too low to eliminate measles in Wales.

Further measles outbreaks feared as cases continue to increase

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:39 GMT

Public Health Wales is warning of its concerns that outbreaks of measles may start to be seen outside of the Swansea area as cases continue to be reported across Wales.

Health Minister launches Heart Disease Delivery Plan

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:44:30 GMT

The Health Minister, Mark Drakeford, has launched Together for Health; A Heart Disease Delivery Plan – a framework challenging the NHS to continuously improve cardiac services in Wales.

Vaccination uptake still not high enough across Wales as measles outbreak continues to grow

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:36:02 GMT

Public Health Wales is warning that, as cases of measles continue to be reported in the Swansea area and across Wales, not enough children are being vaccinated to prevent further outbreaks.

Health boards can apply for cutting-edge technology

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:32:39 GMT

Health Minister Mark Drakeford and Finance Minister, Jane Hutt announced the second phase of the Health Technologies Fund (HTF) during a joint visit to Velindre Hospital today (7th May).

2013 Military and Civilian Health Partnership Award Finalists Announced

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:31:57 GMT

The judging for the 2013 Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards (MCHPA) has been completed.

Expert group to consider regulation of cosmetic surgery

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:28:01 GMT

An expert group will be set up to consider whether tighter regulation of cosmetic surgery in Wales is necessary, Health Minister Mark Drakeford announced today (Monday 6 May 2013).

£9.5m Welsh Government funding for new ambulances

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:24:12 GMT

Health Minister Mark Drakeford has announced funding of £9.484m a major upgrade of the Welsh Ambulance Services fleet of vehicles.

State of the art front of house unit opened at Bronglais

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:18:27 GMT

Health Minister Mark Drakeford was in Aberystwyth today to open officially the new £38m front of house area at Bronglais hospital.

NHS Wales staff survey results published

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:13:17 GMT

The results from a new survey of more than 22,000 NHS staff were published today (Friday 3 May) by Health Minister Mark Drakeford.

Health Minister highlights importance of bowel screening

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:12:06 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Mark Drakeford, has visited the Bowel Screening Centre in Llantrisant to mark the end of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Deeper understanding of parents' concerns key to combating measles outbreak

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:03:09 GMT

Parents in the Swansea area who haven’t provided consent for their children to receive the MMR vaccination have been contacted this week.

Hardest hit age group urged to receive MMR as measles outbreak continues to grow

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:50:32 GMT

Public Health Wales continues to urge MMR vaccination for children and young people aged between 10 and 18 as the measles outbreak centred on the Swansea area continues to grow.

Visit your pharmacy in May to lower your risk of stroke

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:40:40 GMT

New Health and Social Care Minister, Mark Drakeford, will launch a Wales-wide national community pharmacy public health campaign this week (2 May) to help people lower their risk of stroke.

Launch of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:54:21 GMT

Men aged 65 in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and through-out Wales will be invited to take part in a new screening programme launched today (May 1, 2013) by Public Health Wales.

Schools' vaccination clinics move to Bridgend

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:43:48 GMT

MMR vaccination teams will be starting in Bridgend schools next week, as the drive to contain the serious outbreak of measles centred on the ABMU Health Board area continues.

MMR vaccine proves 99 per cent effective during outbreak

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:18:03 GMT

Emerging data from the measles outbreak centred around the Swansea area is showing that two doses of the MMR protects in around 99 of 100 cases.