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  • National Oral Health Plan to improve dental health

    Wednesday, 20 March 2013, Public Health Wales
    Practitioners in Public Health Wales’ Dental Public Health Team have worked with colleagues in Cardiff University and the Welsh Oral Health Information Unit to support the Welsh Government's development of a new National Oral Health Plan for Wales. 
     

  • 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.

     

  • Analyses published on unscheduled care in Wales

    Friday, 15 March 2013, Public Health Wales
    The Public Health Wales Observatory has published a suite of analyses  on unscheduled care for each of the six health boards which have emergency departments within their boundaries.
     

  • Thirty-eight hospitalised as Swansea measles outbreak reaches 252 cases

    Thursday, 14 March 2013, Public Health Wales
    Public Health Wales is urging parents to make sure their children receive the MMR vaccination as cases in the Swansea area outbreak reach 252, with forty three new cases reported in the past week alone.
     

  • 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...

  • Thank you to everyone who shared their views on Health Improvement in Wales

    Wednesday, 13 March 2013, Public Health Wales
    The consultation on recommendations made by the National Health Improvement Review has now closed.
     

  • 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.....

  • Helping to stamp-out the habit on No Smoking Day

    Wednesday, 13 March 2013, Public Health Wales
    Public Health Wales has been working with our partners to encourage people to kick the habit on No Smoking Day. Public Health Teams across Wales have been engaging with GP surgeries, pharmacies, dentists, hospitals and ante-natal clinics to provide materials and support for people who want to quit.

  • 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

    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.....

  • Statement on cases of hepatitis A in Swansea

    Friday, 8 March 2013, Public Health Wales
    Public Health Wales has been notified of four cases of hepatitis A in children living in Swansea. Three of these children attend the same school.
     

  • 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.
     

  • Twenty new cases of measles in Swansea area outbreak

    Tuesday, 5 March 2013, Public Health Wales
    Twenty new cases of measles have been reported to Public Health Wales, as the outbreak in the Swansea area continues.
     

  • North Wales employers attend workplace health and wellbeing event

    Tuesday, 5 March 2013, Public Health Wales
    Public Health Wales has worked with North Wales Fire Safety Partnership and Deeside College to deliver a day of health and wellbeing talks to help businesses in North Wales keep their employees healthy and safe. 
     

  • Improving quality together...

    Monday, 4 March 2013, Aneurin Bevan Health Board
    Have you ever wanted to make changes that you know will improve care but didn’t know how to go about it?
    Now is your opportunity to develop your improvement skills through the launch of ‘Improving Quality Together’...

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