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09 November 2011, Health in Wales
Wales Outlines Details for Opt-Out System of Organ and Tissue Donation |
First system of its kind in the UK could be in place by 2015
The detail of how a soft opt-out system for deceased organ and tissue donation in Wales would work was outlined by the Welsh Government today.
01 November 2011, Health in Wales
New Five Year Vision for NHS Published
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A new five year vision for the NHS, based around community services and placing prevention, quality and transparency at the heart of healthcare was published today by Health Minister, Lesley Griffiths.
01 November 2011, Welsh Government 
New pharmacy service to benefit patients
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The Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has highlighted a new service that will be available from Welsh pharmacies from 1 November.
01 November 2011, National Leadership & Innovation Agency For Healthcare
Improving Care - Launch of NHS Wales Awards 2012
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The search is now on for innovative health care teams in NHS Wales to have their work recognised by entering the 2012 NHS Wales Awards.
28 October 2011, Public Health Wales
One new case of E. coli O157 linked to Anglesey nursery
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One additional case of E. coli O157 has been diagnosed as part of the outbreak investigation associated with the Tri Ceffyl Bach Nursery on Anglesey.
28 October 2011, Welsh Government
A New Way to Manage Acute Stroke Patients in Wales
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The Welsh Government is marking tomorrow’s World Stroke Day by announcing investment in a groundbreaking service that will revolutionise the provision of urgent access to acute stroke expertise.
26 October 2011, Welsh Government
Further restrictions on sunbed use in Wales
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From Monday 31st October the introduction of The Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010 (Wales) Regulations 2011 will require the competent supervision of sunbed use in all sunbed businesses in Wales, Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced.
26 October 2011, Welsh Government
A new approach to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk in Wales
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Gwenda Thomas, the Deputy Minister for Social Services and Children, outlined radical changes to the way that children and adults at risk in Wales will be safeguarded and protected in future.
24 October 2011, Public Health Wales
One new case of E. coli O157 linked to Anglesey nursery
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One additional case of E. coli O157 has been diagnosed as part of the outbreak investigation associated with the Tri Ceffyl Bach Nursery on Anglesey.
24 October 2011, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks Wales
Good Practice Appraisal Tool for obesity prevention programmes, projects, initiatives and interventions
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The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe and the Directorate-General for Health and Consumers of the European Commission have established a joint three-year project to monitor progress in improving nutrition and physical activity and preventing obesity in the European Union.
21 October 2011, NHS Wales Informatics Service
Barcode technology delivered to Welsh pharmacies
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High-tech barcodes are now being used to scan in prescriptions at all 700 high street and local pharmacies in Wales, making it easier and safer to dispense medicines, the NHS Wales Informatics Service has announced.
20 October 2011, Public Health Wales
New cases of E. coli O157 linked to Anglesey nursery
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Further testing has been offered to children and adults associated with the Tri Ceffyl Bach Nursery on Anglesey following three cases of E. coli O157 since 13 October 2011.
20 October 2011, NHS Wales Informatics Service
Website launched to help patients
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A new website produced by NHS Wales and the Welsh Government directs patients in Wales to the best place to get treatment if they fall ill has been launched.
20 October 2011, Welsh Government
New NHS student bursary arrangements
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All students on NHS funded courses in Wales will have access to the same package of financial support under new arrangements from September 2012.
19 October 2011, Welsh Government
Choose Well – Choose The Right Health Service For Your Needs
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An annual campaign designed to help Welsh patients choose the best place to get treatment if they fall ill has been launched.
19 October 2011, Welsh Government
Ban on sale of tobacco from vending machines in Wales
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A Welsh Government ban on the sale of tobacco from vending machines in Wales has been approved and will come into force on 1 February 2012.
18 October 2011, Welsh Government
Plans for a Minimum Age of Consent for Cosmetic Piercing
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Health Minister Lesley Griffiths is seeking views on how cosmetic piercing can be made safer for young people. The Welsh Government is proposing to introduce an age of consent to ensure a parent or guardian’s permission is granted before a person below the age of 16 can receive a cosmetic piercing. The consultation meets a key action in the recentl
18 October 2011, Public Health Wales
New cases of E. coli O157 at Anglesey nursery
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Testing has been offered to children and adults associated with the Tri Ceffyl Bach Nursery on Anglesey following a case of E. coli O157 last week (13 October 2011).
14 October 2011, Public Health Wales
E. coli O157 case at Anglesey nursery
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Testing is being offered to children at a nursery on Anglesey after a case of E. coli O157 was diagnosed in a child.
13 October 2011, NHS Wales Informatics Service
NHS Wales technology supports Child Measurement Programme
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An IT system developed by NHS Wales Informatics Service is assisting Public Health Wales with their programme to monitor child growth across Wales.
12 October 2011, Welsh Government
Lifestyle choices affecting long-term health prospects of nation
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Wales’ CMO Dr Tony Jewell publishes fifth annual report.
12 October 2011, Welsh Government
Action on tooth decay prevents more than cavities
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Oral health programmes such as the Designed to Smile scheme in disadvantaged communities in Wales are helping to reduce health inequalities, the Chief Medical Officer for Wales says in his fifth annual report.
11 October 2011, Welsh Government
Chief Medical Officer for Wales Annual Report 2010
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The main findings of the Annual Report are that the health of the population continues to improve, with longer life expectancy and lower premature mortality.
07 October 2011, Public Health Wales
Urgent action needed to improve health
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A leading public health professor has called for urgent action to improve the health of the population of Wales.
06 October 2011, Public Health Wales
Manod School achieves the Healthy School Schemes Award
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Manod Primary School, Blaenau Ffestiniog, has become the first school in Gwynedd to achieve the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes National Quality Award.
