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Ambulance Services in Wales Report

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 14:06:17 GMT

Health Minister Dr Brian Gibbons today welcomed the publication of the review of the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust.

Schools DVD helps young people tackle their health

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 09:35:42 GMT

First Minister Rhodri Morgan joined Welsh rugby star Gethin Jenkins to launch a new DVD to help young people understand the importance of looking after their health.

First Minister congratulates £10m medical charity 'win' for Cardiff-Swansea collaboration

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 14:42:09 GMT

First Minister Rhodri Morgan has congratulated the successful joint bid by Cardiff University (Swansea University) and Morriston Hospital for £10million research programme funded with the Healing Foundation to research new methods of healing tissue affected by burns.

£30m improvements to mental health services

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 14:39:28 GMT

Plans to replace outdated mental health facilities with new state-of-the-art services in South Wales have been approved by the Welsh Assembly Government with more than £30million capital funding.

£4.3m Package for Improving School Food

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:39:33 GMT

A package of measures to support local authorities and schools in driving forward improvements to school food through a whole school approach is being announced today (Wednesday 29 November 2006) by Jane Davidson, Minister for Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills.

Healthy Start rolls out across Wales

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:17:19 GMT

Health Minister Dr Brian Gibbons has welcomed a new scheme that will benefit families from low income households by providing free milk and fresh fruit and vegetables for children and mums-to-be.

Smoking Ban Regulations Move Forward

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:28:08 GMT

Following a comprehensive 12-week consultation the final draft smoke-free regulations were published today along with a full consultation report.

Healthy Start scheme launches nationwide

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 14:04:33 GMT

Healthy Start, launched across the UK today, will help families from low income and disadvantaged households, by giving free vouchers for milk and fresh fruit and vegetables to children and pregnant mothers.

Therapy Strategy - a First for Wales

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:59:31 GMT

Wales' first strategy for therapy services was unveiled by the Health Minister Brian Gibbons today.

Patient Safety Award for University Hospital of Wales

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:09:04 GMT

The University Hospital of Wales has won a major UK award to help promote safe care of its patients.

Introduction of the Mental Health Bill

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 09:36:12 GMT

More protection for public and patients as flagship legislation is published

First Minister says "don't forget that flu jab"

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:07:24 GMT

First Minister Rhodri Morgan has today [Wednesday, 15 November] highlighted the importance of the seasonal flu vaccine in protecting people's health particularly those in the 'at risk' groups.

Minister gets active to celebrate lottery awards

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:23:03 GMT

Hordes of young people will enjoy an action-packed day-out in North Wales today, as they join Welsh Assembly Government Sports Minister, Alun Pugh, to celebrate the announcement of seven new projects that aim to get people in Wales out of their armchairs and into the local wilderness to explore.

North West Wales Trust Going Smoke Free

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:11:37 GMT

From 31 December 2006, the North West Wales NHS Trust will become Smoke Free, which means that smoking will no longer be permitted in its buildings and grounds.

Edwina Hart opens extended services at alcohol rehabilitation centre

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 12:26:38 GMT

An initiative that will help rehabilitate women with alcohol problems will be officially opened by Social Justice Minister Edwina Hart today.

Health Minister urges Health Commission Wales to consider consultation responses carefully

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:42:32 GMT

Health Minister Dr Brian Gibbons today (Wednesday 8th November) asked Health Commission Wales to consider their proposal for the future of neurosciences in the light of new issues that have arisen during the consultation.

Health Commission Report - State of Healthcare 2006

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 10:30:13 GMT

The Healthcare Commission has published its third report on the state of healthcare in England and Wales, focusing for the first time on the experience of patients.

Launch of the Service Development and Commissioning Directives for Respiratory Conditions

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:52:40 GMT

The Welsh Assembly has continued to demonstrate its commitment to improving and redesigning the management of chronic conditions by launching Service Development and Commissioning Directives for Respiratory Conditions for public consultation.

Funding boost for MS patients in Wales

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:26:01 GMT

Health Minister Dr Brian Gibbons today announced an additional £700,000 to meet the increasing demands for high cost drugs to treat Welsh patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

Staff urged to 'Teach Germs a Lesson'

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:10:54 GMT

A new booklet to give teachers information to help reduce the risk and effectively deal with gastrointestinal infections is being circulated to all primary and secondary schools in Wales.

Waiting times continue to fall in Wales

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:01:24 GMT

Patients in Wales are continuing to receive treatment faster Health Minister Dr Brian Gibbons said today as the monthly waiting times for Wales were published.

New centre to help people in Mountain Ash live healthier lives

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:21:05 GMT

People in the Cynon Valley will be able to get help and advice about how to live a healthier life thanks to a new centre, which was opened by Wales' First Minister Rhodri Morgan.

Free seasonal 'flu vaccinations

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:15:03 GMT

Free 'flu vaccinations are available to all people over 65 and to younger people in certain at-risk groups.

Midwifery Led Care Launched in North East Wales

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:04:37 GMT

The North East Wales NHS Trust has launched Midwifery Led Care for mothers-to-be. The aim of this is to help mothers have as normal as possible childbirth and to keep unnecessary clinical interventions to a minimum.

NHS Wales links with Sub-Saharan Africa and other developing health systems

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:18:37 GMT

The First Minister, Rhodri Morgan AM, launched the Welsh International Sustainable Development Framework on 04 October 2006.

Healthy Breakfast Week 16-20 October

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:40:46 GMT

Primary children across Wales are looking forward to starting their school day the healthy way during Healthy Breakfast Week (16-20 October).

Work starts on £11.4m Holywell Hospital

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:06:34 GMT

Health Minister Dr Brian Gibbons today donned his hard hat and cut the first turf of the new £11.4m Holywell Hospital. This marks the start of work on the hospital which will provide a range of first-class services for patients in Holywell.

North Wales Chronic Care Volunteers praised by Minister

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:12:17 GMT

North Wales health and social service volunteers were praised for their high quality professional work which is clearly focussed on patients, by the Minister for Health and Social Services, Dr Brian Gibbons today.

£16m Funding Boost for Welsh Ambulance Trust

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:48:41 GMT

The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust is set to receive a £16m capital funding boost to replace emergency vehicles from the Welsh Assembly Government.

Equal Treatment: Closing the Gap

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:03:22 GMT

On the 11^th October the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) launches its Formal Investigation into Health Inequalities report for Wales.

New Carer Support Service Launched on World Mental Health Day

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:12:05 GMT

Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust in marking World Mental Health Day by launching its new carer support service, "Solace".

Health Minister announces measures to improve mental health and wellbeing

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:07:26 GMT

Two important documents to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people in Wales, and address stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems will be unveiled by Health and Social Services Minister, Brian Gibbons, on World Mental Health Day [Tuesday 10 October, 2006].

Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment Times Dramatically Reduced as Service is Offered at Home

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:42:43 GMT

Treatment times for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) within the North West Wales NHS Trust have been dramatically reduced since the introduction of nurse led service in 2001.

Practice Makes Perfect - Minister Visits Merthyr Dentist

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 08:27:31 GMT

Health Minister Dr Brian Gibbons visited a Merthyr Tydfil dental practice this morning [Monday 9 October, 2006] to see first-hand how the new dental contract is working.

Keep Well This Winter Campaign

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:04:00 GMT

This years campaign was launched on the 18th of September with events held at Menai Bridge and Pontypridd.

Giving children and young people a healthy start

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 12:00:40 GMT

Working together and delivering a coordinated approach to children's services is fundamental to the future of our children's health.

Health Events in October

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 14:56:31 GMT

Information about health events across the UK in October

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 09:57:52 GMT

An Information Leaflet Making decisions about your health, welfare and finances...Who decides when you can't? is now available.

NHS Consultants' Clinical Excellence Awards (Wales) - 2007

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:58:19 GMT

Guidance has now been issued on the NHS Consultants' Clinical Excellence Awards Scheme 2007 for Wales.

Edwina Hart launches new drug and alcohol helpline for Wales

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:52:16 GMT

Wales' first All Wales Drug and Alcohol Helpline was officially launched today (Wednesday 27th September) by Minister for Social Justice and Regeneration, Edwina Hart.

Patient Champions to Improve Hospital Cleanliness

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:36:01 GMT

Patients and the public are to get a stronger voice in helping to improve cleanliness, hygiene and infection management at hospitals across Wales.

Smoking Ban Group First Meeting

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:02:46 GMT

A group set up by the Welsh Assembly Government to ensure organisations that could be affected by the introduction of a ban on smoking in enclosed public places are kept fully informed of progress met for the first time yesterday [Monday, 25 September]

The pack-a-day habit threatening Welsh kids' health

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:33:06 GMT

The British Heart Foundation exposes fatty truths behind the crisp. Half of Wales' children are 'drinking' almost five litres of cooking oil every year as a result of their pack-a-day crisp habits, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) reveals.

Mental health initiative up for second top award

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:31:33 GMT

An award-winning Pembrokeshire and Derwen NHS Trust initiative to improve support for people with mental health problems has been short-listed for a second prestigious award.

What's cooking?

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:37:48 GMT

Celebrity Chef Dudley Newbery and Jane Davidson, the Minister for Education, donned their aprons today and joined pupils on the Welsh Assembly Government's Cooking Bus as it began its tour of Wales.

First Minister Announces Smoking Ban Date

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:27:02 GMT

First Minister Rhodri Morgan today announced that the Welsh Assembly Government aims to ban smoking in all enclosed public places in Wales from 02 April 2007.

Campaign to help people Keep Well This Winter

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:44:14 GMT

The annual campaign to give older people information and support to help them stay safe and healthy over the winter is launched today by Deputy Health Minister John Griffiths.

New Automated Pharmacy Launched at Morriston Hospital

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 14:01:11 GMT

Morriston Hospital in Swansea is the latest hospital to benefit from a state-of-the-art automated pharmacy that will help improve safety, reduce dispensing errors and free up staff to spend more time on wards.

Minister Applauds Staff at Specialist Brain Injury Unit in Colwyn Bay

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 16:39:33 GMT

Health Minister Brian Gibbons attended an official opening event and seminar day at the Leonard Cheshire 'Arfon' Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit in Colwyn Bay today.

Mid and West Wales Acute Services Review

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:23:40 GMT

Following four months of consultation, the Project Board for the Acute Services Review in Mid and West Wales has today announced its recommendations.