Pontcae Medical Practice News

MMR vaccination given to more than 4,000 in Cwm Taf

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:26:02 GMT

Efforts to offer MMR vaccination across Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf have resulted in more than 4,000 people being vaccinated in the last three months.

Retirement

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:51:44 GMT

We would like to wish Ann Broad a very happy and well deserved retirement and welcome her replacement Kelly Jones who starts on 3rd June.

Telehone System

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:46:08 GMT

We have been experiencing problems with our telephone system over the last few days.

Apologies if you have been unable to ‘get through’. We are hopeful that the problem has now been rectified.

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 15:24:11 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.

Vital health information on your fridge

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:53:46 GMT

Free fridge magnets, which guide patients to the most appropriate place of care are being given to members of the public across the Rhondda Valleys and Taff Ely

Measles outbreak cases rise again as school vaccinations enter final week

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:52:32 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.

CCH2000 software joins battle against measles

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:05:28 GMT

The Community Child Health 2000 (CCH2000) software system is being used in the fight against the recent measles epidemic, pinpointing children who had previously missed out on MMR vaccinations.

First AAA Screening Clinics -- Know your size get it scanned

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:08 GMT

Invitations have been sent to 65 year old men living in Wales to attend the first screening clinics for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).

Bank Holiday health advice -- deal with medical problems before the holiday

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:45:05 GMT

PATIENTS are being urged to deal with any routine medical problems before GP surgeries close for the bank holiday .

NISCHR CRC message for International Clinical Trials Day 20th May

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:06:18 GMT

International Clinical Trials Day will be celebrated around the world on 20th May 2013.

Sense and Public Health Wales warn of potential dangers of a rubella outbreak

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:05:29 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 3,000 in Cwm Taf

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:47:27 GMT

Efforts to offer MMR vaccination across Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf have resulted in more than 3,000 people being vaccinated in the last two months.

MMR vaccine drop in clinics at Coleg Morgannwg and The College Merthyr Tydfil

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:27:27 GMT

For details of drop-in clinics at your college see below

A joint statement from the chairs and chief executives of Abertawe Bro Morgannwg, Aneurin Bevan, Cardiff and Vale, Cwm Taf and Powys health boards

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:40:34 GMT

“The South Wales Programme was set up in 2012 to look at the challenges and problems facing consultant-led maternity and neonatal care, inpatient children’s services and emergency medicine (A&E).

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 14:31:14 GMT

Public Health Wales is encouraging young people to get vaccinated before they go to the Urdd Eisteddfod

Health Board Meeting

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:45:43 GMT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MEETING OF THE CWM TAF HEALTH BOARD IS TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 22 MAY 2013 AT 11.00AM IN INTEGRATED CHILDREN’S CENTRE, MERTHYR TYDFIL.

Meet the new infant feeding team

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:21:39 GMT

A Cwm Taf Health Board Infant Feeding Team has been developed, which comprises of eighteen key workers representing the main clinical areas which serve mothers, babies and their families.

Vaccination uptake still not high enough to eliminate measles in Wales

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:14:28 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.

Rising star Emma wins national award

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:04:35 GMT

OCCUPATIONAL therapist Emma Ralph has been declared a rising star in healthcare after winning a national award.

Nurses at Cwm Taf Health Board celebrate International Nurses Day

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:59:32 GMT

Nurses from Cwm Taf Health Board will be celebrating International Nurses Day on May 12.

NHS Wales Staff Survey Results Published

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:57:14 GMT

The results from a new survey of more than 22,000 NHS Staff were published today (Friday 3 May) by Health Minister Mark Drakeford.

More than 3,000 in Cwm Taf Health Board area aged 10-18 still unprotected from measles

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:54:43 GMT

More than 3,000 people in the Cwm Taf Health Board area between the ages of 10 and 18 are still unprotected from measles according to Public Health Wales.

Come celebrate the Opening of the Llantrisant Community Route

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:50:51 GMT

A HEALTHIER COMMUTE FOR PONTYCLUN AND LLANTRISANT PEOPLE

Launch of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:58:37 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.

Revamped services launched at Prince Charles Hospital

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:57:47 GMT

Older people’s charity WRVS is celebrating the launch of a revamped shop and cafe at Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, today, where the charity also presented Cwm Taf Health board with a fantastic ‘gift’ of £220,000

£700 fine for violent patient

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:12:51 GMT

A PATIENT who kicked and punched an A&E nurse in a vicious assault in accident and emergency has been fined £700.

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

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:04:41 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.

Minister sets out action to tackle pressure on A&E departments

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:05:16 GMT

Health Minister Mark Drakeford has today (Tuesday 23 April) set out a number of immediate actions to tackle pressures on emergency health services in Wales, along with longer-term plans to ensure future problems are prevented.

Unique work experience for young people with learning difficulties

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:51:17 GMT

Four young people with learning difficulties have started a unique work experience project at Cwm Taf Health Board.

Thousands take up MMR vaccine as outbreak hits 886

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:03:00 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.

Improving end of life care in Wales

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:17:17 GMT

Plans setting out how people in Wales will be supported and cared for at the end of their life were launched today (Thursday 18 April).

ASBO for man with catalogue of drunken and abusive behaviour

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:02:59 GMT

An Ynysybwl man who drunkenly abused staff at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital has been given an antisocial behaviour order (ASBO).

Risk to older children highlighted as measles outbreak passes 800 cases

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:52:40 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.

Cwm Taf measles vaccination programme targets schools

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:02:11 GMT

A measles vaccination catch up programme across Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf will focus on the need for older, secondary school age children who have missed one or both doses of MMR to come forward.

Raising the international profile of improvements in NHS Wales

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:12:09 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.

Measles -- what you need to know

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:31:58 GMT

Q What is measles?

Measles is a highly-infectious illness, which is caught through direct contact with an infected person or through the air via coughs or sneezes.

Crystal Trophy for outstanding community projects

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:13:09 GMT

COMMUNITY projects promoting healthy living in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf today celebrated the annual Crystal Trophy Award ceremony.

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

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:00:28 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.

Organ donor numbers show there is more work to be done in Wales, says Health Minister

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:35:23 GMT

Health Minister Mark Drakeford has welcomed the NHSBT announcement that there has been a 50 per cent increase in deceased organ donors

£1m state-of-the-art radiology "theatre" opens at Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:50:09 GMT

A £1m state-of-the-art theatre at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital opened on April 9 for patients who need diagnostic and interventional radiology.

Health board on alert for measles cases

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:30:20 GMT

GPs, pharmacists, nurses and health visitors in the Cwm Taf Health Board area have been put on alert for cases of measles.

April's NWIS Newsletter has now been published

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:41:36 GMT

The latest NWIS Newsletter is now out.

Measles cases in Swansea outbreak pass 600

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:23:57 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 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.

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.

Just under 600 people receive MMR in past week

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:07:03 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.

Delivering CHANGE: a Single Integrated Plan for Rhondda Cynon Taf

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:08:59 GMT

Public organisations that deliver the services communities across Rhondda Cynon Taf rely upon - such as hospitals, schools, policing and social care - have launched a joint plan for the future.

Cwm Taf Health Board to star in major new BBC documentary series

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:37:42 GMT

A MAJOR new BBC documentary series will highlight the work of clinical staff in the Rhondda and the scale of alcohol problems in the area.