Press Notices

Press Notices issued in the current year by the Welsh Assembly Government.

Previous years press notices are available in the archive.


Resources

External link Wales's top doctor to retire
External link £5.5m for ‘personalised’ mental health services
External link Changes to improve provision of child contact services in Wales
External link New Year, new regulations to meet carers’ needs
External link Appointments to Local Health Boards (LHBs) and NHS Trusts
External link £2m boost for Cardiff Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre
pdf file Christmas message to NHS staff from Health Minister
(PDF, 9 KB) 21/12/11
External link Plans to prevent and test Cancer in Wales published
External link Sir Richard Branson supports Welsh Government organ donation plans
pdf file Eliminating Preventable Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs) A framework of actions for healthcare organisations in Wales
(PDF, 38 KB) 20/12/11
pdf file Violence and aggression against NHS staff will not be tolerated
(PDF, 39 KB) 16/12/11
External link First mandatory Food Hygiene Rating Scheme in the UK to be introduced in Wales
External link Flying Start evaluation report published
External link Deputy Minister announces over £9m in grant funding for voluntary sector organisations
External link Independent review of the management of asbestos at Bronglais Hospital commissioned
External link £63.8m for Phase 2 of Children's Hospital of Wales
External link Wales seeks views on the management of HIV-infected healthcare workers
External link Carers’ Rights Day is an opportunity to celebrate, says Deputy Minister
External link Changes to National Partnership Forum for Older People
External link Antibiotic resistance in Wales is a growing problem - Health Minister
External link First Responder team launched in Llandudno Junction
External link Investment in radiotherapy is speeding up treatment
External link Public meetings on organ donation to take place
External link Celebration of achievement in health
External link Minister for Health and Social Services opens NHS Confederation’s Annual Conference
External link Wales outlines details for opt-out system of organ and tissue donation
pdf file WG110422-Hlt Organ Donation Press Release
(PDF, 66 KB) 09/11/11
pdf file Organ Donation White Paper - English
(PDF, 167 KB) 09/11/11
doc file New Five Year Vision for NHS Published
(DOC, 0 KB) 01/11/11
External link New pharmacy service to benefit patients
pdf file A New Way to Manage Acute Stroke Patients in Wales
(PDF, 177 KB) 28/10/11
External link Further restrictions on sunbed use in Wales
External link A new approach to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk in Wales
External link New NHS student bursary arrangements
External link Choose Well – Choose The Right Health Service For Your Needs
External link Ban on sale of tobacco from vending machines in Wales
pdf file Cosmetic Piercing Consultation Document
(PDF, 125 KB) 18/10/11
External link Lifestyle choices affecting long-term health prospects of nation
External link Action on tooth decay prevents more than cavities
External link Seasonal flu vaccination programme launched
External link £288 million extra for NHS in Wales
External link Awards for healthy workplaces
External link Fairer health outcomes for all
External link Welsh Government funding establishes specialist midwifery post
External link New independent body to review Health Board plans
pdf file A Strategic Vision for Maternity Services in Wales - September 2011
(PDF, 980 KB) 19/09/11
External link Health teams take part in ‘Wales 4 Africa’
External link Welsh Government congratulates staff on latest statistics
External link Health Minister honours organ donors and their families
External link Welsh Government announces final member of Pembrokeshire Ministerial Advisory Board
External link Gold Standard for Rhyl City Strategy
External link Organ donations increase in Wales
External link Improving Welsh language provision for older people
External link Deputy Minister determined to put Families First
External link A&E waiting times continue to improve
pdf file Newtown Rehabilitation Unit officially opened
(PDF, 8 KB) 20/07/11
pdf file £2..8 Million for Renal Services for North Powys
(PDF, 14 KB) 20/07/11
pdf file "£32 a loaf" claims wrong, Health Minister says
(PDF, 18 KB) 19/07/11
pdf file Expansion of Support for Families Affected by Substance Misuse
(PDF, 21 KB) 14/07/11
pdf file Tackling smoking in cars carrying children
(PDF, 62 KB) 13/07/11
pdf file Investment to keep Wales at the forefront of health research
(PDF, 25 KB) 12/07/11
External link UK-wide advice on activity and fitness levels
pdf file Improving picture for children's mental health services
(PDF, 21 KB) 05/07/11
External link Wales welcomes Dilnot report
External link National Childhood Obesity Week
External link Health Minister urges people to sign up to Organ Donor register
External link Response to independent review of Caerphilly homicide
pdf file Health Minister urges people to sign up to Organ Donor register
(PDF, 18 KB) 04/07/11
External link More women breastfeeding but concerns about Women smoking during pregnancy
External link Standing still is not an option for social services in Wales
External link Health Minister welcomes National Breastfeeding Week in Wales
External link Health boards receive funding to speed up orthopaedic treatment
External link Plans for £77 million redevelopment of Ysbyty Glan Clwyd approved
pdf file Health Minister says “diolch” at Welsh language health care awards
(PDF, 91 KB) 31/05/11
External link New Chief Dental Officer for Wales appointed
pdf file New Health Minister to meet frontline staff
(PDF, 12 KB) 17/05/11
External link 'New Team Delivers for Wales'
External link Wales’ Chief Medical Officer offers bank holiday health advice
External link Public Services Ombudsman for Wales report published
External link Next steps on tobacco control regulations announced
pdf file £65 million to cut waiting times for orthopaedic services across Wales
(PDF, 11 KB) 31/03/11
External link Deputy Minister publishes guidance to improve the lives of carers in Wales
External link National Cancer Standards for Children published
External link Plans for new mental health unit in Cardiff move forward
External link Health Minister opens £22m Emergency Care Centre at Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil
External link Obesity and alcohol costs to your NHS
External link New regulations streamline the handling of concerns about the Welsh NHS
External link Health Board appointments
External link Support for those living with Lymphoedema
External link Plans for major redevelopment of Moriston hospital move forward
External link Tough new rules protect children from sunbed dangers in Wales
External link Improving Care - NHS Wales Awards 2011 Shortlist Announced
External link More than £1.8m improvements for Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport
External link New equipment at Velindre cancer centre to speed up treatment
External link Back to school for school nurses
External link Maximum £50 weekly charge for home care services in Wales
External link Care and compassion of nurses "vital" for mental health services
External link Deputy Minister invites bids to roll-out the Integrated Family Support Service in Wales
External link Wales continues to lead in the field of Autistic Spectrum Disorder
pdf file Health Minister to open Cardiff Transplant Unit
(PDF, 11 KB) 30/03/11
pdf file Statement on National Social Services Partnership Forum and Social Services Strategic Leadership Group
(PDF, 78 KB) 28/03/11
External link Major investment in Bronglais Hospital
pdf file Progress on palliative care
(PDF, 21 KB) 22/03/11
pdf file NHS Wales cuts its carbon footprint
(PDF, 24 KB) 21/03/11
pdf file Support for children with learning disabilities and mental health issues
(PDF, 23 KB) 18/03/11
pdf file Capital Spending Plans 2011-12 - Appendix A-B
(PDF, 37 KB) 17/03/11
pdf file £105 million boost for Capital Spend in Wales in 2011-12
(PDF, 62 KB) 16/03/11
pdf file Chief Medical Officer launches campaign to reduce risk of stroke in Wales
(PDF, 13 KB) 14/03/11
External link Health links Wales to Africa
External link A Strategic Framework for Welsh Language Services in Health and Social Services
External link Re-appointments to the Food Standards Agency’s Welsh Food Advisory Committee
External link No Smoking Day – Time to quit
pdf file Health Minister views progress on £53m redevelopment of Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil
(PDF, 28 KB) 09/03/11
External link New regulations streamline the handling of concerns about the Welsh NHS
pdf file More support for contaminated blood sufferers in Wales
(PDF, 23 KB) 08/03/11
External link Family healthy weight management programme making a difference
External link Collaboration to strengthen clinical research in Wales
External link Improved care for acutely ill pregnant women
External link Wales – a world leader in digital healthcare
External link Health Minister announces extra £1.95m capital investment for NHS Wales
pdf file Health Minister announces £1m boost for life saving defibrillators
(PDF, 13 KB) 28/02/11
pdf file More Funding to Speed up Access to Wheelchairs Particularly for Children and Young People
(PDF, 15 KB) 25/02/11
pdf file New plan to cut smoking rates and protect children
(PDF, 22 KB) 24/02/11
External link NHS dental charges in Wales frozen for fifth year running
External link Appointments to the Care Council for Wales
pdf file Topping Out' for £30m second phase of Institute of Life Science
(PDF, 13 KB) 17/02/11
External link £2 million announced for Autism Services in Wales
pdf file Removal of asbestos from Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
(PDF, 12 KB) 15/02/11
pdf file Sustaining investment in the next generation of non-medical healthcare professionals in NHS Wales
(PDF, 16 KB) 04/02/11
External link £1.4billion invested in NHS buildings and equipment in last four years
pdf file Plans to improve stroke rehabilitation in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan
(PDF, 21 KB) 01/02/11
pdf file Seasonal Flu Update - 27 January 2011
(PDF, 24 KB) 27/01/11
pdf file A Vision for world class maternity services in Wales
(PDF, 24 KB) 26/01/11
pdf file Seasonal Flu Update - 21 January 2011
(PDF, 24 KB) 21/01/11
pdf file Permanent Secretary announces two appointments to the Board
(PDF, 14 KB) 19/01/11
pdf file Thousands of children benefit from tooth brushing scheme
(PDF, 20 KB) 14/01/11
pdf file Seasonal Flu Update
(PDF, 19 KB) 14/01/11
External link Minister opens new dementia clinic for Bridgend
pdf file Deputy Minister continues ongoing drive to safeguarding children from sexual exploitation
(PDF, 80 KB) 11/01/11
pdf file Update on progress with implementation of the adult neuroscience review
(PDF, 471 KB) 07/01/11
pdf file Chief Medical Officer’s advice on protecting patients and hospital staff from community infections
(PDF, 22 KB) 06/01/11
pdf file New neonatal transport service
(PDF, 21 KB) 05/01/11