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  • Consultation on draft regulations that will give effect to the new statutory food hygiene rating scheme for Wales

    Wednesday, 27 March 2013, Welsh Government
    The Welsh Government is asking for public opinion on draft regulations that will give effect to the new statutory food hygiene rating scheme for Wales established by the Food Hygiene Rating (Wales) Act 2013. The Act received Royal Assent on 4 March 2013.
     

  • Building a new system for paying for care in Wales

    Tuesday, 26 March 2013, Welsh Government
    The Deputy Minister for Social Services has issued a written statement outlining her intent to build on the reforms already introduced in Wales for paying for care.
     

  • New Health Minister starts work

    Tuesday, 26 March 2013, Welsh Government

    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.

     

  • New Speech and Language Therapy Website

    Friday, 22 March 2013, Aneurin Bevan Health Board
    A new website is launched today by the Speech and Language Therapy Department in Aneurin Bevan Health Board...
     

  • Improved transparency of NHS information: hospital mortality data

    Thursday, 21 March 2013, Welsh Government

    Local Health Boards in Wales have today (21 March) published hospital mortality data on their websites.

  • STOP Campaign launched in Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board

    Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 1000 Lives Plus (archived)
    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.
     

  • Multi million pound wound innovation centre announced

    Wednesday, 20 March 2013, Aneurin Bevan Health Board

    Finding new ways to treat wounds and supplying the equipment to do it will help "heal" the budget of Wales' NHS, says the head of a £4m research centre .....

     

  • The Patients’ Voice – strengthening the role of Community Health Councils in Wales

    Wednesday, 20 March 2013, Welsh Government
    Bodies representing patients across Wales will be strengthened following a review of the role of Community Health Councils.

  • New Health Minister starts work

    Tuesday, 19 March 2013, Welsh Government
    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
     

  • Public Board Meeting Notice – 27th March 2013

    Tuesday, 19 March 2013, Aneurin Bevan Health Board
    Download the Notice for the Public Board Meeting  to be held on 27th March 2013.

  • National Oral Health Plan – something to smile about

    Tuesday, 19 March 2013, Welsh Government
    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.

  • Don’t let drink sneak up on you

    Monday, 18 March 2013, Welsh Government

    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.

     

  • Gwent Arts In Health presents...

    Wednesday, 13 March 2013, Aneurin Bevan Health Board
    Healthy Sounds - a celebration of music and its positive effect on health and wellbeing with Alaw, Charlotte Greig and the Garth Seasonal Staff Choir led by Sarah Harman.  Read more interesting information...

  • Welsh A&E departments under increased pressure

    Wednesday, 13 March 2013, Welsh Government
    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.

  • National No Smoking Day - Wednesday 13th March 2013.....

    Wednesday, 13 March 2013, Aneurin Bevan Health Board
    Health Boards have a statutory responsibility for improving the health and well-being of their populations, creating supportive environments and encouraging staff and patients to lead healthier lifestyles.....

  • Minister highlights Welsh Government campaign on No Smoking Day

    Wednesday, 13 March 2013, Welsh Government
    Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has highlighted the Welsh Government’s Fresh Start Wales campaign which aims to reduce children’s exposure to second-hand smoke, on this year’s No Smoking Day.
     

  • Action to improve safety, dignity and quality of care

    Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 1000 Lives Plus (archived)
    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.

  • Action to improve safety, dignity and quality of care

    Tuesday, 12 March 2013, Welsh Government
    New moves to ensure safe, dignified care for patients and drive up quality standards were announced today by Health Minister Lesley Griffiths.
     

  • Health Minister announces £1.2m investment in technology and equipment

    Tuesday, 12 March 2013, Welsh Government
    Health Minister Lesley Griffiths AM has announced a £1.2m investment for Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board.
     

  • Health Minister: £4.6m investment in advanced cancer treatment technology and new service for Wales

    Tuesday, 12 March 2013, Welsh Government
    Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced an £4.6m investment in cutting-edge cancer treatment technology at Velindre Cancer Centre.
     

  • Aneurin Bevan Health Board Shortlisted in NHS Wales Awards.....

    Tuesday, 12 March 2013, Aneurin Bevan Health Board
    Aneurin Bevan Health Board is celebrating after being selected as a finalist in this year’s NHS Wales Awards, announced Monday March 11th, 2013. The Health Board’s project to improve occupational therapy discharge of patients in Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny is up for the Working Seamlessly Across Organisations award.....

  • NHS Wales Awards Finalists Announced

    Monday, 11 March 2013, 1000 Lives Plus (archived)
    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).
     

  • Health Minister opens discussions at cancer symposium

    Friday, 8 March 2013, Welsh Government
    The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, will today (6th March) open the Cancer Research Wales conference focussing on cancer research and treatment in Wales.
     

  • Innovative lifestyle programme helps patients get into shape for surgery

    Friday, 8 March 2013, Welsh Government
    A new weight and exercise support programme is reaping benefits for the people of North Wales, as the Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths AM discovered on a recent visit to Prestatyn Leisure Centre.
     

  • Hospice gets ‘helping hand’ with their appeal

    Friday, 8 March 2013, Welsh Government
    A North Wales hospice has been given a cash boost to help improve patient experience to complete its vital redevelopment.
     

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