News index

At the end of January the Cronfa Betsi Fund was launched in a ceremony held at the Conwy Business Centre to an audience of local dignitaries, representatives of local authorities, members of the business community and volunteers and representatives of community groups.

1000 Lives Plus recently ran a two-day training course in using patient stories for physiotherapists from across Wales. The course was funded by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s Welsh Board.

The Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, has launched a consultation on how to strengthen Welsh language services to meet the care needs of Welsh speakers, their families and carers.

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced the appointment of Ms Maria Battle as Chair of Cardiff & Vale University Local Health Board. She succeeds Mr David Francis when he stands down on the 31 March 2012.

The Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, has emphasised that the rights and voices of children must be at the heart of the family justice system in Wales.

A Welsh Government campaign to protect children from the harmful effect of second hand smoke in cars has begun.

The Welsh Government has opened a consultation on modernising pharmaceutical regulations in Wales.

The February issue of the 1000 Lives Plus e-Newsletter contains several stories of improvement work taking place around Wales.

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths today (02/02/2012) announced the appointment of Ms Maria Battle as Chair of Cardiff & Vale University Local Health Board. She succeeds Mr David Francis when he stands down on the 31 March 2012.

A fresh campaign to encourage more doctors to apply to work in Wales was launched by Health Minister Lesley Griffiths today.

Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Health and Social Services, has taken a tour of the only adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) unit in Wales.

Matrons are returning to all hospital wards and district and community nursing in North Wales as Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board reintroduces Matrons.

Nursing staff from across the Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board have increased the amount of time they spend directly caring for patients through the Transforming Care programme.

The Chairman has welcomed two new Independent Members to the Board of Betsi Cadwaladr – Councillor Liz Roberts and Mrs. Marian Wyn Jones.

A new art exhibition has opened at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd

Update on how we are managing services over the Winter period.

Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Health and Social Services, has commended the high-quality care given at the Marie Curie Hospice in Penarth.

The Welsh Government has opened a consultation on practice guidance to support the new Child Practice Reviews framework that will replace current Serious Case Review procedures.

There is one week to go until a new law is introduced in Wales which will ban the sale of cigarettes from vending machines. The move is part of the Welsh Government’s efforts to safeguard young people and children from the harmful effects of smoking.

 

On Wednesday, 25 January 2012, the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board launched an exciting new venture - the Cronfa Betsi Fund - to manage its charitable funds and promote a major appeal for health services in North Wales.

Patients will receive even better care in the community thanks to new improvements to be delivered by GPs as part of the 1000 Lives Plus national programme.

A stronger voice and real control is one of the principal aims of the new wide-ranging Social Services Bill for Wales, announced by Gwenda Thomas, the Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services.

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is putting nutrition and hydration at the core of patient care by promoting the national Nutrition and Hydration Week. The campaign, which is being led by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) and Patient Safety First, runs from 23rd to 29th January 2012.

1000 Lives Plus is teaming up with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Open School and the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement to host ‘Small Changes, Big Impact’ - the annual IHI Open School (UK) Conference, taking place in Cardiff on 23 -24 March.