09 February 2012, Welsh Government 
Have your say on Welsh language services in health and social care |
The Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, has launched a consultation on how to strengthen Welsh language services to meet the care needs of Welsh speakers, their families and carers.
07 February 2012, Health in Wales
Appointment of Chair to Cardiff & Vale University Local Health Board
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Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced the appointment of Ms Maria Battle as Chair of Cardiff & Vale University Local Health Board. She succeeds Mr David Francis when he stands down on the 31 March 2012.
07 February 2012, Welsh Government
The rights and voices of children have to be at the heart of the Family Justice System
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The Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, has emphasised that the rights and voices of children must be at the heart of the family justice system in Wales.
07 February 2012, Welsh Government
Campaign to protect children from smoking in cars
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A Welsh Government campaign to protect children from the harmful effect of second hand smoke in cars has begun.
07 February 2012, Welsh Government
Views sought on Welsh pharmaceutical regulations
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The Welsh Government has opened a consultation on modernising pharmaceutical regulations in Wales.
03 February 2012, Cardiff & Vale University Health Board
Winter weather advice
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SNOW news, traffic and weather updates and other useful information, together with advice on health services, are being brought together by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
03 February 2012, Welsh Government
New Drive To Attract More Doctors To Wales
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A fresh campaign to encourage more doctors to apply to work in Wales was launched by Health Minister Lesley Griffiths today.
03 February 2012, Welsh Government
Appointment to Chair of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board
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Health Minister Lesley Griffiths today (02/02/2012) announced the appointment of Ms Maria Battle as Chair of Cardiff & Vale University Local Health Board. She succeeds Mr David Francis when he stands down on the 31 March 2012.
02 February 2012, NHS Wales Informatics Service
BCS Health in Wales special interest group seminar
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A BCS Health in Wales seminar will focus on the need for an all-Wales health informatics forum, question whether data linkage and population segmentation tools can be used more efficiently, and discuss ICT in healthcare.
01 February 2012, Welsh Government
Health Minister calls in to Wales’ only adult Cystic Fibrosis unit
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Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Health and Social Services, has taken a tour of the only adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) unit in Wales.
27 January 2012, Public Health Wales Health Protection Division
Advice to pregnant women during the lambing season
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Women who are, or who may be, pregnant should avoid close contact with animals that are giving birth.
27 January 2012, Welsh Government
Health Minister applauds Hospice’s dignity in end-of-life care
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Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Health and Social Services, has commended the high-quality care given at the Marie Curie Hospice in Penarth.
26 January 2012, Welsh Government
Consultation on new Child Practice Reviews
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The Welsh Government has opened a consultation on practice guidance to support the new Child Practice Reviews framework that will replace current Serious Case Review procedures.
26 January 2012, Welsh Government
Ban on sale of cigarettes from vending machines in Wales – one week to go
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There is one week to go until a new law is introduced in Wales which will ban the sale of cigarettes from vending machines. The move is part of the Welsh Government’s efforts to safeguard young people and children from the harmful effects of smoking.
25 January 2012, Welsh Government
A Stronger Voice and Real Control in Social Services
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A stronger voice and real control is one of the principal aims of the new wide-ranging Social Services Bill for Wales, announced by Gwenda Thomas, the Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services.
25 January 2012, NHS Wales Informatics Service
NWIS showcases projects at BioWales 2012
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NWIS will be at the International Life Sciences event, BioWales 2012, taking place at the Cardiff Millennium Centre on the 13-14 March.
25 January 2012, Public Health Wales
Early years focus for mental health conference
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Delegates at the All Wales Mental Health Promotion Network annual conference will discuss the importance of early years development on mental health and wellbeing.
24 January 2012, Public Health Wales
Cancer Incidence in Wales 2006-10 report published
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The Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) has published cancer incidence figures in Wales for the diagnosis period from 2006 to 2010.
20 January 2012, Welsh Government
Supermeals helping people in Wales eat better on a budget
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Change4Life is sending out thousands of free recipe brochures to help people in Wales plan and cook healthy evening meals that won’t break the bank
19 January 2012, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW)
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Annual Report 2010 - 2011
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Healthcare Inspectorate Wales, Wales’s independent healthcare watchdog today launches its seventh Annual Report.
19 January 2012, Welsh Government
Health Minister enjoys miles of smiles at Ninian Park Primary
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The Minister for Health and Social Services Lesley Griffiths has seen how well a Welsh Government programme tackling tooth decay is working amongst primary school children.
18 January 2012, Welsh Government
Organ donation consultation closing soon - last chance to have your say
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The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, is urging the Welsh public to make their mark before the organ donation consultation closes.
17 January 2012, Welsh Government
Go-ahead for £15.8m Cardiff Royal Infirmary revamp
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Cardiff’s health services received a boost in the form of £15.8million from the Welsh Government. The funding will allow work to start on the provision of a range of services at Cardiff Royal Infirmary (CRI).
17 January 2012, Welsh Government
Minister keeps an eye on world-first Optometry Education Centre
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The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, has visited the first postgraduate education centre for optometry in the world – based in Cardiff.
17 January 2012, Welsh Government
Further public meetings on organ donation plans announced
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On average, one person a week in Wales dies while waiting for a suitable donor and around 300 people are currently waiting for an organ transplant.
