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Priorities for NHS announced
Friday, 24 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentThe new NHS Delivery Framework, setting out the main priorities for the health service for 2013/14, has been published by NHS Wales Chief Executive David Sissling -
Minister launches Clinical Research Treatment Unit
Friday, 24 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentA new facility at Velindre Cancer Centre will enable scientists to study the newest cancer drugs. -
Response to Strategic Review of Welsh Ambulance Services
Thursday, 23 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentMark Drakeford AM, Minister for Health & Social Services:"I am pleased to provide this Statement to Assembly Members that sets out a first set of decisions in response to Professor Siobhan McClelland’s Strategic Review of Welsh Ambulance Services. -
The Health Foundation launches new online patient safety resource centre
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 1000 Lives PlusStaying 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. -
Good progress made on health delivery plans
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentHealth Minister Mark Drakeford has given a six-month update on progress against the Welsh Government’s five year strategy for the health service, Together for Health. -
Online seminars will help doctors to champion change in NHS Wales
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 1000 Lives Plus“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. -
Commitment to Medical Education recognised
Monday, 20 May 2013, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardPhilip Banfield MBBS MD DA PGCPCE FAcad/Med FRCOG, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Glan Clwyd Hospital has been awarded the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Educators. -
Bryn Hesketh Memory Clinic brings home a Medical “Oscar”
Friday, 17 May 2013, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardThe Bryn Hesketh Memory Clinic has won the BMJ Mental Health Team of the Year Award. -
Minister tells NHS managers: "Listen to your staff and take action"
Friday, 17 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentHealth Minister Mark Drakeford has given a clear message to NHS managers to take action in response to the recent NHS Wales staff survey. -
New case study highlights importance of being open after serious incidents
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 1000 Lives Plus‘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. -
Campaign calls for more foster carers
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentA campaign has begun to highlight the difference that fostering can make. -
Protect yourself against measles and encourage your friends to do the same
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardYoung people who have already had two MMR jabs to protect themselves against measles are being asked to encourage their friends to also get protected. -
Dementia RED (Respect Empathy Dignity) Roadshow to hit North Denbighshire
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardOn Friday May 24 a RED (Respect Empathy Dignity) Roadshow to raise awareness of Dementia will be visiting Rhyl and Prestatyn. -
Cooking up food care for North Wales communities
Monday, 13 May 2013, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardA healthy cooking initiative bringing family and friends together over a love of food, is spreading its benefits across North Wales communities. -
Royal College of Midwives Chief Executive opens new birthing unit in Wrexham
Friday, 10 May 2013, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardToday, Thursday 9th May, the Chief Executive of the Royal College of Midwives Prof Cathy Warwick CBE, visited Wrexham Maelor Hospital to perform the official opening of the new Midwifery-Led Unit. -
Health Minister launches Heart Disease Delivery Plan
Thursday, 9 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentThe Health Minister, Mark Drakeford, has launched Together for Health; A Heart Disease Delivery Plan – a framework challenging the NHS to continuously improve cardiac services in Wales. -
Hospital contractors create comfort for young cancer patients
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardA hospital project team is putting a smile on young patients’ faces by helping to brighten up their stay. -
Health boards can apply for cutting-edge technology
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentHealth Minister Mark Drakeford and Finance Minister, Jane Hutt announced the second phase of the Health Technologies Fund (HTF) during a joint visit to Velindre Hospital today (7th May). -
2013 Military and Civilian Health Partnership Award Finalists Announced
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, Health in WalesThe judging for the 2013 Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards (MCHPA) has been completed. -
Expert group to consider regulation of cosmetic surgery
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentAn expert group will be set up to consider whether tighter regulation of cosmetic surgery in Wales is necessary, Health Minister Mark Drakeford announced today (Monday 6 May 2013). -
£9.5m Welsh Government funding for new ambulances
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentHealth Minister Mark Drakeford has announced funding of £9.484m a major upgrade of the Welsh Ambulance Services fleet of vehicles. -
State of the art front of house unit opened at Bronglais
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentHealth Minister Mark Drakeford was in Aberystwyth today to open officially the new £38m front of house area at Bronglais hospital. -
NHS Wales staff survey results published
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentThe results from a new survey of more than 22,000 NHS staff were published today (Friday 3 May) by Health Minister Mark Drakeford. -
Health Minister highlights importance of bowel screening
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, Welsh GovernmentThe Minister for Health and Social Services, Mark Drakeford, has visited the Bowel Screening Centre in Llantrisant to mark the end of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. -
Children aged 10-18 targeted in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board immunisation campaign
Friday, 3 May 2013, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardMore than 10 000 children and young people under the age of 18 in the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board area still unprotected from measles according to Public Health Wales.
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