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A familiar face who has helped shape the future of a North Wales hospital is standing down after over three decades of service in the NHS.

 

Mark Drakeford AM has been sworn in as Minister for Health and Social Services and has begun looking at the wide range of issues in his portfolio, including NHS reconfiguration, the legislative programme, and the financial position of the NHS in Wales.

 

We expect to resume normal services at the Wrexham Maelor today Monday 25th March.

 

Hospital staff in Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board have been invited to join in the 1000 Lives Plus STOP Campaign to improve the safety of patient care through better use of catheters and cannulas.
 

Bodies representing patients across Wales will be strengthened following a review of the role of Community Health Councils.

 

Wales’ Chief Dental Officer (CDO), David Thomas, has launched the Welsh Government’s National Oral Health Plan on the same day a survey shows a decrease in tooth decay in Welsh children.

As the Six Nations draws to a close, the Chief Medical Officer for Wales has issued a reminder about the harm caused by alcohol and given some simple suggestions to cut down on the amount you drink.

 

The next generation of machine technology is set to bring state of the art radiotherapy treatment to North Wales Cancer patients.

A four-legged friend is bringing support and comfort to cancer patients by sharing his own personal tale against the illness.

The BCU Health Board is taking part in the Royal College of Nursing ‘Dementia care in general hospitals’ development programme. 

 

TV Presenter Tim Vincent will be visiting Wrexham Maelor Hospital on World Kidney Day, Thursday 14^th March to attend the Renal Unit Open Day and launch their newly developed garden area.

Welsh accident and emergency departments have seen a significant rise in the number of patients in the last week, prompting the Health Minister, Lesley Griffiths, to urge everyone to Choose Well.

 

New moves to ensure safe, dignified care for patients and drive up quality standards have been announced by Health Minister Lesley Griffiths as part of the Welsh Government’s initial response to the Francis Inquiry, which made recommendations following failures in care at Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust.

 

Stop Smoking Day 13^th March 2013.  On Stop Smoking day 2013, a series of films will be launched to encourage people to give up smoking.

 

 

Supporting home births, reducing waiting times for vasectomy patients and improving services for older people are just some of the projects that have made the finals of this year’s NHS Wales Awards, announced today (March 11, 2013).

A “No smoking Day” event for the residents of Caia Park in Wrexham is planned for 13th March 2013 between 2 and 4pm at Kingsley Circle Community Centre, Caia Park, Wrexham.