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Have your say on Welsh language services in health and social care
Thursday, 9 February 2012, Welsh GovernmentThe 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. -
100th stroke patient receives clot busting drug at Morriston
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health BoardMorriston’s 100th patient to receive a clot busting drug, which reduces the after effects of stroke, has made a complete recovery, less than a month after treatment. -
The rights and voices of children have to be at the heart of the Family Justice System
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, Welsh GovernmentThe 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. -
Campaign to protect children from smoking in cars
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, Welsh GovernmentA Welsh Government campaign to protect children from the harmful effect of second hand smoke in cars has begun. -
Views sought on Welsh pharmaceutical regulations
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, Welsh GovernmentThe Welsh Government has opened a consultation on modernising pharmaceutical regulations in Wales. -
Red pegs mean privacy please!
Monday, 6 February 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health BoardA simple new system of red pegs is being used to safeguard patients’ privacy and dignity while they are on an ABMU hospital ward. -
Mobile dental unit successfully launched
Friday, 3 February 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health BoardABM University Health Board's brand new mobile dental unit which will be visiting schools in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot has had a successful launch at Swansea's Clywd School. (with video) -
ABM super seven deliver excellent results
Friday, 3 February 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health BoardSeven health care support workers have become the first accredited Maternity Care Assistants (MCA) in ABM. -
Appointment to Chair of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board
Friday, 3 February 2012, Welsh GovernmentHealth 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. -
The future of Clydach War Memorial Hospital
Thursday, 2 February 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health BoardThe future of Clydach War Memorial Hospital is currently being considered. Changes in service provision at the hospital, or changes taking place shortly, means it will soon become nearly empty. -
Maesteg Hospital mental health beds transferred to state-of-the-art new facility
Thursday, 2 February 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health BoardMaesteg Hospital will continue to play an important role in delivering healthcare following the woutcome of a wide-ranging public engagement process over the future of mental health services within ABMU health Board. -
New Drive To Attract More Doctors To Wales
Thursday, 2 February 2012, Welsh GovernmentA fresh campaign to encourage more doctors to apply to work in Wales was launched by Health Minister Lesley Griffiths today. -
Health Minister calls in to Wales’ only adult Cystic Fibrosis unit
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, Welsh GovernmentLesley Griffiths, Minister for Health and Social Services, has taken a tour of the only adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) unit in Wales. -
Sara is Swansea University's Welsh Student Nurse of the Year
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health BoardThere was a double celebration for Sara Davies from Porthyrhyd in Carmarthenshire last Friday, when she graduated with First Class Honours in Nursing from Swansea University’s College of Human and Health Sciences. -
Maesteg pupils launch drug and alcohol misuse awareness video
Monday, 30 January 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health BoardA group of 12-13 year olds from Maesteg Comprehensive School in the Llynfi Valley have created an animated video aimed at raising awareness of the potential consequences of drug and alcohol misuse. To support them, we'll be running the video on our network of ABMU information screens throughout February. -
Health Minister applauds Hospice’s dignity in end-of-life care
Friday, 27 January 2012, Welsh GovernmentLesley Griffiths, Minister for Health and Social Services, has commended the high-quality care given at the Marie Curie Hospice in Penarth. -
Consultation on new Child Practice Reviews
Thursday, 26 January 2012, Welsh GovernmentThe 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. -
Ban on sale of cigarettes from vending machines in Wales – one week to go
Thursday, 26 January 2012, Welsh GovernmentThere 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. -
A Stronger Voice and Real Control in Social Services
Wednesday, 25 January 2012, Welsh GovernmentA 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. -
Faster access to cardiac tests for ABM patients
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health BoardABM cardiac patients now have quicker and easier access to specialist tests which look at the blood flow in their heart. For the first time in Wales, a Clinical Scientist has been trained to carry out the tests, which are usually done by Consultants. -
Mobile unit bringing smiles to schools
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health BoardABM University Health Board is delighted to be launching a brand new mobile dental unit which will be visiting schools in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. -
Nocturnal dialysis unit receives cash boost
Monday, 23 January 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health BoardTake one holiday company and two doting grandchildren and this unlikely team have helped raise £840 for the Renal Self Care Unit at Morriston Hospital. -
Supermeals helping people in Wales eat better on a budget
Friday, 20 January 2012, Welsh GovernmentChange4Life is sending out thousands of free recipe brochures to help people in Wales plan and cook healthy evening meals that won’t break the bank -
ABM Ophthalmology team help patients in The Gambia
Thursday, 19 January 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health BoardMembers of the Ophthalmology Department at Singleton Hospital recently gathered to share their experiences of providing education and support to their counterparts in The Gambia.
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ABM Public Board Meeting - 26th January
Thursday, 19 January 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health BoardMembers of the public are very welcome to attend the Health Board's public meeting on Thursday 26th January.
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