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A National Approach to Improving Services Across NHS Wales
Friday, 1 March 2013, 1000 Lives PlusStaff across NHS Wales are to be equipped with new skills to help them improve the quality of services for their patients and the public. -
Appointment of Independent Member (Local Authority Representative) to Cwm Taf Health Board
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentHealth Minister Lesley Griffiths today (27/02/2013) announced the appointment of Cllr Michael Forey as Independent Member to Cwm Taf Health Board. -
Access to GP surgeries continues to improve
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentThe number of GP practices in Wales offering early evening appointments increased over the last year new figures published today show.
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Health staff are lending a helping hand to cancer patients wanting to keep physically active
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardA Physical Activity Awareness Session was held at The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd on the 6th February. -
Priorities for tackling substance misuse in Wales 2013-15 published
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentHealth Minister Lesley Griffiths has outlined the Welsh Government’s priorities for tackling substance misuse between 2013-15. -
Students set simulation to challenge responder skills
Tuesday, 19 February 2013, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardNorth Wales emergency medical first responders were put through their paces during a unique training simulation on the grounds of an airport. -
Renewed warning of the dangers of taking illegal drugs
Monday, 18 February 2013, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardTwo young people from the Anglesey area have fallen ill and required hospital treatement after taking what are commonly called Pink Love tablets. The cases have come to light in the past week. -
New blog invites discussion on improving care and delivering quality
Monday, 18 February 2013, 1000 Lives PlusPeople interested in improving the quality of healthcare in NHS Wales can comment and discuss key issues on a blog launched by 1000 Lives Plus, the national programme supporting organisations and individuals to deliver the highest quality and safest healthcare for the people of Wales. -
Minor Injuries Services in North Wales
Thursday, 14 February 2013, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardThe new opening hours for the minor injuries service across the region are listed below. -
NHS Wales Staff Survey extended for entries until 28 February
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 1000 Lives PlusAll NHS Wales staff are encouraged to take part in the NHS Wales Staff Survey. The survey has been developed by the Welsh Partnership Forum, which includes representatives of staff organisations as well as Health Boards and Trusts. -
Health Minister: £16.3m investment in specialist rehab services
Thursday, 14 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentHealth Minister Lesley Griffiths AM today announced an investment of £16.344m in specialist neurological, spinal rehabilitation and elderly care services, to be based at the University Hospital Llandough. -
Llandrillo College students join the Big Health Debate
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentEncouraging families to live healthier together could be one way of improving health in Wales, according to a group of students from Llandrillo College’s Llanrwst campus. -
Care closer to home thanks to £2.49m investment
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentThe Health Minister, Lesley Griffiths, has announced nearly £3m for a development which will allow heart patients in north Wales to receive care closer to home.
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The Report of the Public Inquiry into Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentLesley Griffiths AM, Minister for Health and Social Services has issued a written statement on behalf of the the Welsh Government. -
Minister congratulates Morriston Hospital staff on eradicating bed sores
Thursday, 7 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentAn initiative aimed at reducing pressure ulcers in patients at a Swansea hospital has been an overwhelming success with hospital staff effectively eradicating pressure ulcer formation on seven of their wards. -
1000 Lives Plus response to The Francis Report
Thursday, 7 February 2013, 1000 Lives PlusThe final report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry from Robert Francis has now been published. Whilst its findings are based on the care delivered by one NHS organisation – its conclusions have far reaching consequences and application for every organisation and individual involved in providing care. -
Minister congratulates Morriston Hospital staff on eradicating bed sores
Thursday, 7 February 2013, 1000 Lives PlusAn initiative aimed at reducing pressure ulcers in patients at a Swansea hospital has been an overwhelming success with hospital staff effectively eradicating pressure ulcer formation on seven of their wards.
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Healthy Working Wales Awards announced
Wednesday, 6 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentBusinesses and organisations who have worked to improve the health and well-being of their staff were celebrated at an awards ceremony in Cardiff today.
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Community Health Service Change
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAt the meeting of the Health Board on 18th January it was decided to move forward with changes to the way some health services are delivered in North Wales. Planning is now underway to enable these changes to take place. -
Could a ban on super-size fizzy drinks make a difference? Join the public health debate
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentRegulating fizzy drink and portion sizes could have a real impact in tackling Wales’s rising obesity rates, the country’s top doctor said today. -
New online health check for over-50s
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentOnline assessments and community-based support will enable over-50s in Wales to assess and improve their own health, Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced today. -
Visual support reaches out to deaf mental health patients
Friday, 1 February 2013, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardDeaf community members struggling to cope with mental health issues can now access online support and direction thanks to a new initiative launched this week. -
£300,000 funding for Cylch Caron project in Ceredigion
Friday, 1 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentHealth Minister Lesley Griffiths today announced more funding for an innovative scheme which offers a new model of care involving partnerships with the Local Health Board, GPs, the local authority and the third sector in Tregaron and the surrounding areas. -
Keir Hardie Health Park officially opened
Friday, 1 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentThe Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, has cut the ribbon on the £34m state-of-the-art Keir Hardie Health Park. -
Hospital food: improvements on the menu
Friday, 1 February 2013, Welsh GovernmentHospital food across Wales has been given a makeover to ensure patients have tasty choices which can address patient’s individual nutritional requirements.
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