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  • Norovirus update 22.02.2012

    Wednesday, 22 February 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board
    Norovirus ward closures update for Wednesday, 22/02: Morriston Hospital: CDU West, Ward D, Ward E, Ward S and Powys Ward. Singleton Hospital: Ward 7. Please be aware that visiting is restricted to exceptional circumstances only.

  • Influenza activity in Wales: week 07 2012

    Wednesday, 22 February 2012, Public Health Wales Health Protection Division
    The weekly clinical consultation rate for influenza in Wales for week 07 is 5.1 consultations per 100,000 population and has decreased compared to week 06 (9.4 consultations).

  • JAG accreditation for Bronglais Hospital Unit

    Wednesday, 22 February 2012, Hywel Dda Health Board
    Bronglais Hospital’s Endoscopy Unit has become the first in Wales to be awarded JAG Accreditation.

  • Donation to benefit Hywel Dda patients

    Wednesday, 22 February 2012, Hywel Dda Health Board
    Hywel Dda Health Board’s Urology service at Glangwili Hospital has received a vital new piece of equipment from the West Wales Prostate Cancer Support Group and Carmarthen Rotary Association.

  • Get into Health in Ceredigion

    Wednesday, 22 February 2012, Hywel Dda Health Board
    Hywel Dda Health Board and The Prince’s Trust Cymru are delighted to launch Get into Health in Ceredigion.

  • Bronglais Hospital – Temporary Car Park closure

    Wednesday, 22 February 2012, Hywel Dda Health Board
    On Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 February, the tower crane, required for the construction of Bronglais Hospital’s Front of House scheme, will be removed from the site.

  • Sexual health in the over 50s a key discussion point at conference

    Wednesday, 22 February 2012, Public Health Wales
    The All Wales Sexual Health Network Annual Conference will take place at Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday, 22 February.

  • Stonewall Workplace Conference April 20th 2012

    Wednesday, 22 February 2012, NHS Centre for Equality and Human Rights
    Bookings are open for Stonewall’s Workplace Conference 2012 – the must attend event for anyone involved in the delivery of lesbian, gay and bisexual equality in the workplace.

  • UHB goes smoke free

    Wednesday, 22 February 2012, Cardiff & Vale University Health Board

     

    Cardiff and Vale UHB is taking the next step to a smoke free future. 

  • Health Minister officially opens centre of excellence Neuro ward

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Welsh Government
    The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, has officially opened a new Neurosciences High Care Ward which is part of the £18m Neurosurgery Unit in the University Hospital of Wales, designed to be a centre of excellence.

  • Deputy Minister welcomes Chief Inspector’s report

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Welsh Government
    The Deputy Minister for Social Services Gwenda Thomas has welcomed the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) Chief Inspector’s annual report for 2010-2011, published Monday 20 February.

  • Go-ahead for £89.9m Ysbyty Glan Clwyd redevelopment

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Welsh Government
    The final go-ahead has been given for the major redevelopment and refurbishment of Ysbyty Glan Clwyd by Health Minister Lesley Griffiths.

  • Advice for people with winter vomiting bug

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Welsh Government
    The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Tony Jewell, is reminding people with the winter vomiting bug norovirus not to turn up at hospital Emergency Departments for treatment, and not to visit anyone in hospital.

  • Rugby great helps Wales’ top doctor ‘convert’ workers’ health and well-being

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Welsh Government
    The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Jewell was joined by rugby great Paul Thorburn in the Millennium Stadium to promote the Health at Work Advice Line Wales.

  • Review of Community Health Councils Announced

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Welsh Government
    Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced a review of Community Health Councils (CHCs) in Wales.

  • Wales welcomes BMA backing for soft opt-out organ donation system

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Welsh Government
    The Welsh Government has welcomed the British Medical Association’s backing for a soft opt-out system of organ donation.

  • Wales’ top doctor warns against alcoholic excesses during events

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Welsh Government
    Wales’ top doctor is reminding people to stay safe and in control while enjoying major events and if accidents do happen, to Choose Well when seeking medical help.

  • Rural Health Plan breaks down barriers between hospital and community care

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Welsh Government
    The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, has praised the progress of a rural health board towards actively breaking down barriers between hospital and community care.

  • Deputy Minister sees Flying Start in action

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Welsh Government
    Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, has visited a nursery in Wrexham to see how families in the area are benefiting from the Flying Start scheme.

  • Norovirus affecting Morriston Hospital wards

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board
    Four wards in Morriston Hospital have now been closed because of Norovirus, and visitors are being urged to stay away until the wards reopen.
     

  • NISCHR CRC wins 'NHS Research Site of the Year' Award

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, National Institute for Social Care and Health Research Clinical Research Centre (NISCHR CRC)
    NISCHR CRC has been recognised at a major international awards ceremony for its work supporting health and social care research.

  • Medicines Management Waste Campaign

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Aneurin Bevan Health Board
     
    Please remember that although prescriptions are free to you, the average prescription item costs the NHS £9. Only order what you need.

  • Countdown to Smoke Free Hospitals

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Aneurin Bevan Health Board
    There are just 3 weeks until all Health Board sites, including grounds, become smoke free on Wednesday 14th March 2012. One member of staff was encouraged to quit after moving to the Health Board's newest hospital.....   
       

  • Healthy Wednesday – convert your drinking to calories

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Hywel Dda Health Board
    With many people planning on watching the rugby and having a drink this weekend why not this Healthy Wednesday see how alcohol can convert into calories.

  • Meet your Ambulance Service

    Tuesday, 21 February 2012, Board of Community Health Councils

    Welsh Ambulance has launched its 'Meet your Ambulance Service' giving members of the public the chance to meet staff and learn about their local services.

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