Velindre Cancer Centre News

Wellbeing through Work service scoops prestigious UK award

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:43:20 GMT

A partnership project delivered by Public Health Wales, Remploy, and Abertawe Bro Morgannwg Health Board received the ‘Into the Limelight’ prize at the Advancing Healthcare Awards on Friday 19 April.

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.

Child health scheme celebrates first birthday

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:42:22 GMT

Public Health Wales celebrated the ‘first birthday’ of a healthy schools initiative in the Vale of Glamorgan on 22 May, with an evening to say thank you to participating nurseries, playgroups and childminders.

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.

Minister launches Clinical Research Treatment Unit

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:53:13 GMT

Welsh Government press release - Thursday 23 May 2013

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

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.

The Health Foundation launches new online patient safety resource centre

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:45:32 GMT

Staying on top of relevant patient safety developments is essential for healthcare staff. The Health Foundation's new patient safety resource centre pulls together existing evidence and new resources to help deliver safe and reliable care.

The Health Foundation launches new online patient safety resource centre

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:20:38 GMT

Staying on top of relevant patient safety developments is essential for healthcare staff. The Health Foundation's new patient safety resource centre, www.patientsafetynow.org.uk, pulls together existing evidence and new resources to help deliver safe and reliable care.

Online seminars will help doctors to champion change in NHS Wales

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:53 GMT

“It’s hard to change a culture that involves doctors without doctors being involved in change,” says world-leading expert, Dr Jack Silversin, who is presenting three online seminars hosted by 1000 Lives Plus this summer.

Online seminars will help doctors to champion change in NHS Wales

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:24:11 GMT

“It’s hard to change a culture that involves doctors without doctors being involved in change,” says world-leading expert, Dr Jack Silversin, who is presenting three online seminars hosted by 1000 Lives Plus this summer.

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.

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.

Public Health Development Directorate Director Posts announced

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:10:48 GMT

Following a round of interviews, we are pleased to announce that Dr Pat Riordan has been appointed as the Director of the Health and Healthcare Improvement division, and Professor Mark Bellis OBE has been appointed as the Director of the Policy, Research and Development division.

New case study highlights importance of being open after serious incidents

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:42:56 GMT

‘Being Open Following a Serious Clinical Incident’ is a new publication that looks at how a serious clinical incident was handled in a Welsh health board.

New case study highlights importance of being open after serious incidents

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:31:38 GMT

‘Being Open Following a Serious Clinical Incident’ is a new publication that looks at how a serious clinical incident was handled in a Welsh health board.

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.

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.

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.

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.

First Minister confirmed as registration opens for third Welsh Public Health Conference

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:30:33 GMT

First Minister for Wales Carwyn Jones and Professor Sir Harry Burns have been announced as keynote speakers at the third Welsh Public Health Conference.

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.

Launch of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:12:03 GMT

Men aged 65 in Wales will be invited to take part in a new screening programme launched today (May 1, 2013) by Public Health Wales.

Importance of vaccines discussed at 10th Welsh Immunisation Conference

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:03:57 GMT

Over 130 delegates from across Wales met to discuss the latest developments in immunisation programmes across the UK at the tenth Welsh Immunisation conference in Cardiff on Tuesday 30 April 2013.

Four thousand vaccinated in measles outbreak area as cases pass 1,000

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:45:26 GMT

Around 4,000 children and young people aged between 10 and 18 have received the MMR vaccine in the Swansea area in the past month – but measles cases continue to rise and have now reached 1,011.

Young people urged to get vaccinated to protect their health before their exams

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:13:30 GMT

Public Health Wales is urging young people living in the outbreak area to get the MMR vaccination before their exams begin as cases reach 942.

Thousands take up MMR vaccine as outbreak hits 886

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:04:20 GMT

Public Health Wales is thanking parents who have arranged MMR vaccination for their children in response to the measles outbreak centred on Swansea – but warns there is an urgent need for more children to be vaccinated as cases hit 886.

Presentations published from physical activity, nutrition and diabetes research seminar

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:45:53 GMT

The Physical Activity and Nutrition Network Wales has published presentations from their recently organised seminar on physical activity, nutrition and diabetes.

Updated statement on a death in a case of measles

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:34:10 GMT

Statement by Dr Marion Lyons, Director of Health Protection, Public Health Wales.

Statement on possible death from measles

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:58:53 GMT

Statement by Dr Marion Lyons, Director of Health Protection, Public Health Wales.

Risk to older children highlighted as measles outbreak passes 800 cases

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:00:47 GMT

Parents of children aged between 10 and 18 years are being reminded of the need to arrange MMR vaccination urgently as cases in the outbreak centred on the Swansea area have hit 808.

Agenda and papers published for twenty fourth Board meeting

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:58:04 GMT

The agenda and papers have been published for the twenty fourth meeting of the Public Health Wales Board.

Parents urged to act quickly as measles outbreak hits 765 cases

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:46:24 GMT

Public Health Wales is urging parents to act quickly to vaccinate their children against measles as the number of cases in the outbreak centred on the Swansea area has increased to 765.

Advice service for families at pharmacies in North Wales piloted

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:16:44 GMT

A new pilot project has been launched in North Wales where pharmacy staff will be able to give health promotion advice to families regarding pregnancy and children in the early years of life (0-5 year olds).

Raising the international profile of improvements in NHS Wales

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:17:11 GMT

Healthcare professionals from across the world will find out about improvements in the quality of care and patient safety in NHS Wales, at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in London from 16-19 April.

Raising the international profile of improvements in NHS Wales

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:12:09 GMT

Vaccination plea continues as measles cases in Swansea outbreak at almost 700

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:44:48 GMT

An extra 73 cases of measles have been reported to Public Health Wales in the last two days – bringing the total number of cases in the outbreak centred on the Swansea area to 693.

New Chemo Day unit opens Monday 15th April

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:26:50 GMT

We are pleased to announce that the new Chemotherapy Day Unit will be opening on Monday 15^th April at 08:30.

Measles cases in Swansea outbreak pass 600

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:11:19 GMT

Cases of measles reported to Public Health Wales in the outbreak centred on the Swansea area have now reached 620.

STOP Campaign builds on successful first year

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:05:01 GMT

The STOP Campaign to improve the safety of patient care through better use of catheters and cannulas is making a difference to patients across Wales.

STOP Campaign builds on successful first year

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:30:36 GMT

The STOP Campaign to improve the safety of patient care through better use of catheters and cannulas is making a difference to patients across Wales.

Date announced for the third Welsh Public Health Conference

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:42:55 GMT

The date for this year’s Welsh Public Health Conference has been announced as Thursday 10 and Friday 11 October in Cardiff.

Toolkit to tackle obesity in North Wales

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:30:08 GMT

North Wales Public Health team have joined forces with the Communities First cluster teams to take forward a locally developed toolkit designed to address a systems approach to the prevention of obesity.

Congratulations to our Champions for Health -- from Lord Coe!

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:01:58 GMT

Lord Coe, Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Ambassador, has sent a special message to NHS Wales staff who have taken part in the Champions for Health campaign.

Congratulations to our Champions for Health -- from Lord Coe!

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:52:59 GMT

Lord Coe, Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Ambassador, has sent a special message to NHS Wales staff who have taken part in the Champions for Health campaign.

Report hails lung campaign success

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:48:19 GMT

An evaluation into a 2012 community pharmacy public health campaign to raise awareness of respiratory disease found that pharmacists in Wales completed a short breath test questionnaire with over 13,000 members of the public.

Nearly 600 extra people receive MMR in past week

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:00:11 GMT

Public Health Wales continues to urge parents, carers and communities to ensure children have the MMR jab, as cases in the outbreak centred in the Swansea area reach 588.