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Families learn about alcohol at the Eisteddfod

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:55:25 GMT

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Tony Jewell, is today (Tuesday 3 August) encouraging families visiting the Wales National Eisteddfod to go along to the Welsh Assembly Government stand and learn about alcohol and underage drinking.

Wales's top doctor highlights importance of donating blood in summer

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:34:53 GMT

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Tony Jewell is reminding people today [Tuesday 27 July 2010] of the importance of giving blood during the summer period.

Family programme to prevent children turning to drugs and alcohol

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:16:47 GMT

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Jane Wilkinson, will today [23 July 2010] see the benefits of a programme which helps prevent young people from turning to drugs and alcohol.

Change4Life during the summer holidays

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:48:44 GMT

Across Wales, personalised action plans to help families Change4Life are hitting door mats in time for the summer holidays. The Change4Life campaign helps families eat well, move more and live longer by providing fun, practical ideas to address their eating and exercise habits.

Health Minister praised staff on visit to maternity services in Gwent

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:14:25 GMT

The Health Minister, Edwina Hart, today [15 July 2010] praised frontline staff for their efforts in improving maternity services in Gwent.

Wales will seek further powers to increase organ donation

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:19:59 GMT

The Welsh Assembly Government will seek the power to introduce presumed consent for organ donation in Wales, the First Minister Carwyn Jones confirmed today [Tuesday, 13 July].

Children offered precautionary advice on mobile phones

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:36:44 GMT

Information and advice on mobile phones and health is now available for primary and secondary school children.

Planning ahead to meet dementia demands

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:25:18 GMT

Dementia services in Wales are to receive an extra £1.5 million a year to extend and develop provision, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced today [Tuesday, 13 July].

Wales praised for efforts to improve healthcare in Africa

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:42:15 GMT

The efforts of Welsh health professionals in helping some of the most disadvantaged people in Africa will be celebrated today (Thursday, 8^th July 2010).

Pathology services boost for Wales

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:10:03 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart has approved final plans to improve pathology services across Wales [8 July].

Plan to reduce risk of stroke in Wales

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:09:20 GMT

An action plan to reduce the risk of people developing a stroke has been agreed, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced today [Thursday, 8 July].

Health Minister encourages people to sign up to the organ donor register

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:27:55 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart will today [Thursday, 8 July] remind people of the importance of signing up to the organ donor register as part of National Transplant Week.

Morriston Hospital confirmed as regional burns centre

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:17:40 GMT

The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, has been confirmed as the regional centre of excellence for Wales and the South West of England, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced today [Tuesday, 6 July].

Draft plans for new ambulance depots in North Wales

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:19:59 GMT

Initial plans to develop two centres in North Wales to service, clean and re-stock ambulances have been approved by Health Minister Edwina Hart today [Monday, 5 July].

New appointments made to the Bevan Commission

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:12:25 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart announced today [Monday, 5 July] the appointment of two new members of the Bevan Commission.

NHS Wales Awards 2010 winners

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:36:23 GMT

The winners of this year's prestigious NHS Wales Awards 2010 have been announced in a special ceremony at the All Nations Centre, Cardiff.

Health and local government must work better together to address the financial squeeze

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:10:40 GMT

Health and social care services are well placed to meet the financial challenges of the future, but only if they work together more effectively than in the past, Health Minister Edwina Hart will say in a keynote speech later today.

Health Minister officially opens new units at Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:48:17 GMT

The Health Minister Edwina Hart will today [Thursday, 1 July] officially open two new units at Wrexham-Maelor Hospital that will speed up treatment, recovery and improve patient care.

Deputy Minister announces White Paper on the future of Social Services in Wales

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:11:18 GMT

Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Social Services today [Thursday 1 July] announced her intention to produce a White Paper on the future of Social Services early in 2011.

Milestone for the Children's Hospital for Wales passed

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:42:28 GMT

The First Minister, Carwyn Jones will today [1 July 2010] visit the development of the second phase of the Children's Hospital for Wales, which has moved a step closer following approval of the latest set of plans.

Plan to improve children's mental health services

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:46:29 GMT

The Welsh Assembly Government will today [Monday, 28 June] launch a national action plan to improve children's mental health services.

£19m New Mental Health Facilities at Cefn Coed Hospital Given Approval

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:22:55 GMT

A new 60-bed mental health unit for older people at the Cefn Coed Hospital in Swansea has been given the go ahead with more than £19million funding from the Welsh Assembly Government.

Welsh Ambulance Service Performance

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:15:00 GMT

Members will be aware of the criticism of the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust's performance in the media last week where comparisons were made with other ambulance services. The reports used historic data which failed to take account of the different service challenges faced in Wales and the different ways in which the respective services respond to certain types of calls.

£36m plans to improve access to healthcare in Merthyr Tydfil

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:51:22 GMT

More than £36million has been earmarked by the Welsh Assembly Government to develop Wales' flagship health park in Merthyr Tydfil, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced today (Thursday, 17 June 2010).

New mobile breast screening units hit the road

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:27:50 GMT

The First Minister, Carwyn Jones, has announced almost £1m of Assembly Government funding for new state-of-the-art mobile breast screening units, after meeting staff at Breast Test Wales in Cardiff.

First Minister of Wales urges people to give blood

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:12:10 GMT

On World Blood Donor Day [Monday, 14 June] the First Minister for Wales Carwyn Jones is reminding people of the importance of giving blood.

New cancer support centre for Swansea

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:04:31 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart has opened a new centre offering support and information for cancer patients and carers in South West Wales.

Delivering a Five-Year Service, Workforce and Financial Strategic Framework for NHS Wales

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:30:48 GMT

Following the major reform of the structures of NHS Wales in 2008/09, a five year Service, Workforce and Financial Strategic Framework was also commissioned. This framework was designed to be a flexible plan that could respond to the challenges faced by one of most complex organisations in the UK.

The Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Strategic Action Plan for Wales

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:01:31 GMT

Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Social Services:

"I am pleased to have this opportunity to update you on the implementation of key actions contained in the Autistic Spectrum Disorder Strategic Action Plan for Wales.

Chief Medical Officer publishes guidance on children drinking alcohol

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:30:14 GMT

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Tony Jewell, will today [Thursday, 3 June] advise parents that children under 15 should not drink alcohol in new guidance on drinking among young people.

Deputy Minister honours Welsh Language projects in health and social care

Fri, 28 May 2010 16:38:21 GMT

At a special awards ceremony Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Social Services, acknowledged the contribution of individuals and teams within health and social services who have shown exceptional commitment to using the Welsh language in their day to day work.

Independent chairman appointed to Welsh Safeguarding Children Forum

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:06:05 GMT

The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, has today announced the appointment of Phil Hodgson MBE as the Independent Chairman of the Welsh Safeguarding Children Forum.

Award nominations open for military health heroes

Thu, 27 May 2010 11:42:49 GMT

The Welsh Assembly Government is encouraging people to nominate individuals or teams who provide care and support to service personnel for the Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards (MCHPA).

Standards for Spiritual Care Services in the NHS in Wales

Tue, 25 May 2010 16:44:16 GMT

The important role that spiritual and faith services in the NHS have in supporting patients, staff and families is recognised in new guidance published today [25 May 2010] by the Welsh Assembly Government.

Dignity in Care programme in Wales moves forward

Tue, 25 May 2010 15:27:54 GMT

The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, has announced funding of £150,000 to further support the dignity and respect in care programme in Wales for 2010-2011.

A nurse for every secondary school in Wales

Tue, 25 May 2010 10:24:55 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart has visited Mountain Ash Comprehensive in Rhondda Cynon Taf to launch the new school nursing service in Wales.

Better health key to a sustainable Wales

Thu, 20 May 2010 14:11:14 GMT

Improving the long-term health and well-being of the people of Wales is a key to the Assembly Government's commitment to sustainability, the Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Tony Jewell, said today.

NHS taking action to cut its carbon footprint

Wed, 19 May 2010 10:24:30 GMT

The NHS in Wales will be undertaking a major exercise to assess its carbon footprint as part of the development of a low carbon strategy, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced today [Wednesday, 19 May].

Improving care and support for people surviving cancer

Fri, 14 May 2010 11:43:05 GMT

New standards which aim to improve care and support for people surviving cancer have been published by the Welsh Assembly Government.

Walk to School Week helps children Change4Life

Fri, 14 May 2010 11:38:39 GMT

Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Jewell, has welcomed Walk to School Week (17 -- 21 May) which helps children meet one of the Change4Life objectives of their getting five sessions of 60 minutes exercise a week.

Health Minister pays tribute to nurses and midwives

Thu, 13 May 2010 14:47:31 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart will today pay tribute to the hard work and dedication of nurses and midwives in Wales for their efforts in improving patient care.

Health Minister to open old parish hall substance misuse

Thu, 13 May 2010 14:30:41 GMT

Health Minister Edwina Hart today [Thursday, 13 May] officially opened a new centre to improve access to advice and support on alcohol and drug misuse in Llanelli.

Chronic Conditions Management Programme underway

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:48:17 GMT

The National CCM Demonstrator Programme has been established by the Welsh Assembly Government and involves innovative project work to test the Chronic Conditions Model and Framework in Cardiff, Carmarthenshire and North Wales (Gwynedd).

Written Statement by the Welsh Assembly Government

Fri, 07 May 2010 12:28:40 GMT

Draft National Health Service (Concerns, Complaints and Redress Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2010

Personalised action plans to Change4Life hit doormats

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:59:34 GMT

Across Wales, personalised action plans to help families Change4Life are hitting door mats. The Change4Life campaign helps families eat well, move more and live longer by providing fun, practical ideas to address their eating and exercise habits.

Update on Renal Services

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:21:59 GMT

I agreed in Plenary last week, following questions about the proposed dialysis unit in North Gwent to provide Members with a written update on expanding renal dialysis services across Wales.

Statement by the Welsh Assembly Government: Alcohol Pricing Policy

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:18:17 GMT

Edwina Hart, Minister for Health and Social Services:

"As we know, alcohol is a major preventable cause of death and illness in Wales. This issue is one that has been raised a number of times during oral questions and I am pleased to be able to make this statement today."

Childhood obesity in Wales tackled with fun-filled programme

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:59:37 GMT

With one in three children in Wales above a healthy weight, the MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition...Do it!) Programme aims to help local children become fitter, healthier and happier whilst having fun.

Written Statement by the Welsh Assembly Government: Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu pandemic

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:36:11 GMT

Edwina Hart, Minister for Health and Social Services:

"This statement updates Members on developments in respect of the Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu pandemic.

New tobacco controls proposed

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:31:36 GMT

New measures to protect children and young people from the harm caused by smoking have been unveiled by the Welsh Assembly Government.