Aneurin Bevan CHC: Latest News

Proposed Specialist Critical Care Centre -- Invitation to Public Exhibition

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:25:10 GMT

A public exhibition will take place in the Main Recreation Hall, Llanfrechfa Grange, Tuesday 29^th, Wednesday 30^th and Thursday, 31^st May 2012 between 5pm and 7pm, where you can view latest proposals for a new Specialist Critical Care Centre (SCCC).....

Public Notice - Charitable Funds - T P Price Estate

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:37:38 GMT

Download information on Public Notice - Charitable Funds - T P Price Estate and in Welsh

Community Meeting - Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:36:35 GMT

A Community Engagement Meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to find out more about the first 6 months in the life of Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr...

Wales initiates progress on family justice

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:34:12 GMT

The first meeting of the Family Justice Network in Wales has taken place.

Community Midwife Award

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:44:11 GMT

Community Midwife, Rose Llewellyn was recently awarded 2^nd place in the Community Midwife of the Year at the British Journal of Midwifery Awards 2012.

Health Minister pays more than just lip service to oral health

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:59:56 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has launched a package of care which will standardise and improve oral health in hospitals across Wales.

Local people become champions for health

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:26:28 GMT

Local people in Gwent are being given the opportunity to become champions for health in their community thanks to a new scheme launched this week.

Parents reminded of vaccinations ahead of summer holidays

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:04:57 GMT

Parents in Wales booking their summer holidays are being reminded to make sure they also book an appointment for their children to receive their vaccinations.

Powys Public Health Team marks Stroke Awareness Month

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:03:09 GMT

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and Powys Public Health Team is reminding residents of how to recognise the signs of a stroke.

Patient feedback to measure quality of NHS in future

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:47:12 GMT

Plans designed to ensure patients in Wales receive excellent quality care, wherever and whenever they need it, have been published by the Welsh Government.

Staff are key to the future of the NHS -- Health Minister launches new workforce framework

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:30:46 GMT

“Staff are key to the success of the NHS,” Health Minister, Lesley Griffiths said as she launched “Working Differently – Working Together”, the Workforce and Organisational Development Framework for NHS Wales.

Teenage Conception Audit commences

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:47:59 GMT

A Teenage Conception Audit has been implemented across the end of pregnancy services in NHS Wales as part of a project co-ordinated by Public Health Wales.

Minister welcomes healthy eating labelling consultation

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:08:03 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths today welcomed a UK-wide consultation aimed at making it easier for consumers to make healthy food choices.

Lowering stroke rates in Wales

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:31:57 GMT

A new plan to ensure stroke rates in Wales are among the lowest in Europe by 2016 has been published for public consultation by the Welsh Government.

Expansion of project to support people with substance misuse issues

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:23 GMT

A project to support people with substance misuse issues to become economically independent has been given a boost by the Welsh Government.

Services in Wales come 'Together for Mental Health'

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:51:10 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has launched Together for Mental Health, the Welsh Government’s strategic approach to mental health and mental wellbeing.

Your Heart in Your Hands

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:55:36 GMT

Cardiac Rehabilitation staff in Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr will be hosting a series of pulse checks for members of the public to celebrate and support Heart Rhythm Week...

Public Health Wales marks International Nurses' Day

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:06:35 GMT

Public Health Wales is marking International Nurses’ Day by highlighting the work of some of its staff.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes its report following a Survey of Healthcare for the Armed Forces Community in Wales

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:57:52 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has today published a report on ‘Healthcare and the Armed Forces community in Wales.’

Industrial Action - UNITE - Thursday, 10th May 2012

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:11:48 GMT

A day of industrial action is planned by Unite on Thursday, 10^th May 2012, 8.00 am to 8.00 pm for public sector service employees across the

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Nevill Hall Radiographer to Swim Channel

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:38:27 GMT

A radiographer from Nevill Hall Hospital is part of a team of five swimmers that will swim the English Channel in July for charity..

Results of healthcare associated infections survey published

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:59:28 GMT

Public Health Wales has published the Welsh results of a European study to collect data on healthcare associated infections, the use of medical devices and antimicrobial usage in hospitals.

Case of cryptosporidiosis investigated in Cardiff school

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:00:05 GMT

Public Health Wales and Environmental Health Officers from Cardiff County Council are investigating several cases of diarrhoeal illness in sixth formers from The Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School, Cardiff.

Equality Plan for Public Health Wales approved

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:56:17 GMT

A plan which sets out the principles of the organisation’s commitment to equality and diversity has been adopted.

"Remarkable achievement": NHS Wales breaks-even

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:36:47 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has congratulated Local Health Boards across Wales on meeting financial targets for 2011-12. The Minister thanked managers for what she called a “remarkable achievement” given the financial challenges facing NHS Wales.

NHS Wales Data Dictionary v4.0

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:41:32 GMT

A new version of the NHS Wales Data Dictionary has been released and is helping developers design systems that comply with national standards.

Report published on fellowship trip to British Columbia

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:06:22 GMT

Sarah Hope, Principal Health Promotion Specialist with Powys Public Health Team, has now produced a report detailing her recent travels and studies throughout British Columbia.

Rugby star tackles embarrassment of bowel screening!

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:44:32 GMT

Rugby star, Phil Bennett is hoping to kick bowel cancer into touch, after promoting Bowel Screening Wales on ITV this week.

Registration opens for Welsh Public Health Conference

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:56:12 GMT

Registration is now open for the second Welsh Public Health Conference being held on 18 July 2012 at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff.

Plan for liver health in prisons launched

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:10:36 GMT

Public Health Wales has launched a service delivery plan to support Welsh prisons in improving liver health for prisoners.

Public Health Wales website statistics for March 2012 published

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:03:42 GMT

Data collected by Google Analytics on how visitors interacted with the Public Health Wales website during the third month of 2012 are now available.

Queen's Nursing Institute Award

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:04:14 GMT

Claire Aston from Aneurin Bevan Health Board has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Award for outstanding service.

Childhood vaccines highlighted during European Immunizations Week

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:00:34 GMT

Public Health Wales is highlighting the importance of childhood vaccinations during European Immunization Week 2012.

Funding announced for autism

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:01:35 GMT

Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, has announced a funding package of £2m for 2012-13 to support children and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) across Wales.

Investment in NHS buildings boosts Welsh economy by £1.1 billion

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:33:17 GMT

Investments in hospital buildings over the last six years have boosted the Welsh economy by hundreds of millions of pounds.

Measles cases in Gwynedd continue to rise

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:03:23 GMT

Parents across North Wales are being urged to ensure that their children are up to date with both doses of their MMR vaccination following an increase of cases of measles across Gwynedd.

Update on outbreak of cryptosporidiosis associated with Cwmbran farm

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:54:55 GMT

A further four people have been clinically diagnosed with cryptosporidiosis and are linked to the outbreak associated with a farm in Cwmbran.

Professor Simon Smail re-appointed as Non Executive Director of Public Health Wales

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:55:44 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced that Professor Simon Smail has been re-appointed as a Non Executive Director of Public Health Wales.

Call for posters for Welsh Public Health Conference

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:06:13 GMT

Poster abstracts are now being accepted for the second Welsh Public Health Conference being held on 18 July in Cardiff.

Doctors recruitment campaign launched

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:52:57 GMT

The next phase of a campaign to attract clinicians from doctors in training to consultants to work in Wales was launched today by the Welsh Government.

New developments in Singleton Hospital

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:44:22 GMT

Singleton Hospital is to have £4.299 million for two new developments to improve the care facilities for children and for elderly patients.

Flu-like illness at Carmarthenshire residential home

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:10:36 GMT

Public Health Wales is investigating an outbreak of flu-like illness at a residential home in Carmarthenshire.

Health Minister reopens Llay Health Centre

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:19:06 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths joined local fundraisers to formally reopen Llay Health Centre in Wrexham.

New research on attitudes to organ donation in Wales

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:14:04 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, has published the responses submitted during the consultation on the Organ Donation White Paper.

£108m improvements to Prince Charles Hospital

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:07:13 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has given approval for Cwm Taf Health Board to proceed with the planning of a £108million scheme to refurbish the ground and first floor of Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil.

Consultation on tobacco plain packaging launched

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:01:55 GMT

A UK-wide consultation on whether tobacco should be sold in standardised, or plain packaging, has been launched.

Funding for lipreading tutors to improve life for deaf and hard of hearing people in Wales

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:56:39 GMT

Welsh Government funding to train lip reading tutors will help reduce social isolation for many of Wales’ deaf and hard of hearing people.

Agenda and papers published for seventeenth Board meeting

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:08:31 GMT

The agenda and papers have been published for the seventeenth meeting of the Public Health Wales Board.

Wider determinants of health reports produced at small area level

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:52:23 GMT

The Public Health Wales Observatory has published small area reports for each of the seven health board areas which map a number of indicators relating to the wider determinants of health.

Flu outbreaks at Swansea nursing homes

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:24:34 GMT

Public Health Wales is investigating flu outbreaks at two nursing homes in Swansea.

TB screening in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:45:11 GMT

A man from the Rhondda Cynon Taf area has been diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis He has been recovering at home and has not been admitted to hospital.

Courses restore confidence for patients with long term chronic conditions.....

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:53:41 GMT

All pharmacies in the Aneurin Bevan Health Board area are participating in a two week campaign to give patients with long term conditions the confidence and skills to manage their health....

Courses restore confidence for those with chronic conditions

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:39:29 GMT

Starting on 16 April, all 708 pharmacies in Wales will be participating in a two week campaign to give patients with long term conditions the confidence and skills to manage their health.

Outbreak of cryptosporidium associated with Cwmbran farm

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:31:06 GMT

Public Health Wales and Torfaen County Borough Council with the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency are investigating an outbreak of cryptosporidium associated with a farm in Cwmbran.

Welsh Public Health Conference date announced

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:01:55 GMT

The second Welsh Public Health Conference will be held on Wednesday 18 July 2012 at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff.

World Voice Day

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:06:27 GMT

It's World Voice Day on Monday 16th April and our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team are holding an event at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr in Ystrad Mynach....

Appointment and Re-Appointment of Board Members to Local Health Boards and NHS Trusts

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:26:18 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced the appointment and re-appointment of board members to Local Health Boards and NHS Trusts as follows:

Appointment of new Commissioner for Older People

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:55:06 GMT

Following an open recruitment process, Sarah Rochira has been appointed as the new Older People's Commissioner for Wales for a four-year term.

Five years of free prescriptions "reduces the burden" in Wales

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:30:30 GMT

Healthcare professionals and charities have joined the Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, in celebrating the fifth anniversary of free prescriptions in Wales.

Wales set to become the first country in the world to legislate for play

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:23:19 GMT

The Welsh Government believes strongly in the importance of play in children’s lives and the benefits it gives to their health, happiness and well-being and is taking a global lead on legislating for play opportunities for children.

Review of the Care & Safety of Patients Cared for at Cefn Coed Hospital

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:26:48 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes its report following a review of the care and safety of patients cared for at Cefn Coed Hospital in Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board (ABMU).

Public Health Wales finalist in NHS Wales Awards 2012

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:01:53 GMT

Public Health Wales is celebrating after being selected as a finalist in the NHS Wales Awards 2012.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Independent Review of the Management of Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Boards (ABMU) Response to the ESBL E.COLI cross Infection in the Maternity/Neonatal Unit at Singleton Hospital

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:15:00 GMT

HIW is to undertake an independent review of Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board's response to the outbreak & cross infection of ESBL E.COLI that occured at the maternity/neonatal unit in November 2011.

Update on outbreak of gastrointestinal illness, Lampeter

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:19:14 GMT

Investigations into an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at a school in Lampeter have shown that norovirus is the most likely cause.

Awards for healthy workplaces across Wales

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:52:56 GMT

Employers from across Wales have been recognised with awards for their work to maintain and improve the health and well-being of their staff in the workplace.

Five smoke-free years for Welsh public places

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:03:59 GMT

This weekend (2 April) marks five years since Wales banned smoking in public places, protecting workers and the public from the dangers of second-hand smoke.

Access to GP surgeries is improving

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:06:31 GMT

Minister outlines delivery on Programme for Government commitment as new figures show increased access to GPs.

Public Health Wales website statistics for February 2012 published

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:22:26 GMT

Data collected by Google Analytics on how visitors interacted with the Public Health Wales website during the second month of 2012 are now available.

Detailed analysis of Welsh Health Survey produced

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:13:15 GMT

A report has been produced which presents findings from the Welsh Health Survey at a more detailed local level.

Dignity in Care

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:25:30 GMT

Aneurin Bevan Health Board has launched a Dignity in Care Campaign, 'Look Closer, See Me' .....

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Publishes Findings From Our Review of Substance Misuse Services in Wales

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:31:12 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes its report following a review of the provision of Substance Misuse Services across Wales.

"Give Blood, Save Lives" urges Health Minister

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:12:04 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, is urging everyone who is able to give blood to step up as we head towards the holiday period.

Families across Wales to benefit from support for substance misuse

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:06:53 GMT

Support for families who are affected by parental substance misuse will be expanded to all areas of Wales, Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services Gwenda Thomas has announced.

Improvements ahead for X-ray and scan image sharing in Welsh NHS

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:59:53 GMT

Patients are to benefit from investment in a single service that allows digital x-rays, scans and images to be transferred quickly and easily between NHS hospitals, saving NHS Wales up to £15 million, Health Minister Lesley Griffiths announced today (Tuesday 27 March).

Local NHS Services over Easter Period

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:07:55 GMT

Please order repeat prescriptions in plenty of time and remember your local pharmacist may

be closed on Good Friday so collect them earlier in the week. Guide to health services over Easter.

Aneurin Bevan Health Board Community Pharmacies running 'No Smoking' Health Campaign.....

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:01:51 GMT

In support of a Cancer Charity and Stop Smoking Wales, Aneurin Bevan Health Board Community Pharmacies are currently running a No Smoking Health Campaign until the end of March 2012.....

WCISU Director retires

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:38:50 GMT

Dr John Steward, Director of the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) is retiring.

Outbreak of gastrointestinal illness, Lampeter

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:28:18 GMT

Public Health Wales and Ceredigion County Council are investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at a school in Lampeter.

Plans underway for a faster, safer adoption service

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:42:16 GMT

Gwenda Thomas, the Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, met a family in Cardiff to hear about their experience of the adoption process.

Increasing access to "talking treatments" across Wales

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:22:29 GMT

The provision of psychological therapies was discussed at a major conference in Cardiff, where Health Minister Lesley Griffiths launched new guidance to increase access to “talking treatments” across Wales.

Professionalism of social workers should be recognised

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:17:51 GMT

Today is a day to celebrate social workers and the important work they do to protect and support some of the most vulnerable people in society, Deputy Minister for Social Services and Children Gwenda Thomas has said.

Preschool health scheme launched

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:25:05 GMT

A preschool scheme aimed at improving the health of Swansea youngsters has been launched by Public Health Wales at the Richard Ley Development Centre in Llansamlet.

Newborn Hearing Screening Wales publishes annual report

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:23:56 GMT

The Newborn Hearing Screening Wales programme has published its annual report for 2011, highlighting a successful year.

Donation will help patients with eye problems

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:09:18 GMT

Patients receiving treatment for an eye problem called macular degeneration will benefit from a generous donation from Llangattock Bridge Club...

Help us to keep hospitals free from infection

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:44:26 GMT

There are some very simple things everyone can do to help us to keep our wards free from infection....

Porthmadog measles outbreak update

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:41:32 GMT

A further six people have been clinically diagnosed with measles in Porthmadog bringing the total number of cases to 42.

Celtic alliance to deliver major healthcare advances

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:23:23 GMT

Four world-class institutions from Wales and Ireland have launched an exciting new alliance to lead the way in developing cutting-edge healthcare.

Agenda and papers published for sixteenth Board meeting

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:12:58 GMT

The agenda and papers have been published for the sixteenth meeting of the Public Health Wales Board.

Advice to women in Wales: PIP implants before 2001

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:02:52 GMT

New information from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) suggests Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) breast implants made before 2001 might have been filled with unauthorised silicone gel.

Responsible drinking encouraged for Wales' final six nations game

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:52:27 GMT

Ahead of Wales’ final game in the Six Nations tournament this weekend rugby fans are being reminded to keep Cardiff a safe and enjoyable venue for everyone.

Public and stakeholder engagement strategy consultation opens

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:54:24 GMT

A draft Public Health Wales Public and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy has been published for consultation.

Follow us on Twitter .....

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:54:19 GMT

Aneurin Bevan Health Board is now on Twitter. Follow us on www.twitter.com/@aneurinbevanhb

Minister visits medical device testing centre of excellence

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:30:15 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths today (Wednesday 14 March) visited a Welsh Government-funded laboratory in Bridgend which is unique in the UK.

£15.8million investment in Morriston Hospital

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:24:46 GMT

Significant upgrading to Morriston Hospital in Swansea is to go ahead thanks to £15.864million Welsh Government funding.

Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr: a hospital for the future

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:19:38 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths has cut the ribbon to officially open Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.

Get ready for No Smoking Day 2012

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:13:02 GMT

Wales’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Jewell is urging smokers to find their inner Olympian and ‘Take the Leap’ on No Smoking Day.

Welsh Government announces radical reform of social services

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:05:50 GMT

New proposals to reform social services, including giving people more control over the care they receive and increased rights to assessments of their needs, have been announced by the Welsh Government.

Pilot child health surveillance system to be launched in Gwent

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:14:58 GMT

Aneurin Bevan Health Board is piloting a child health surveillance system in partnership with the Reproductive and Early Years Pathfinder Programme.

Aneurin Bevan Health Board goes smoke free ...

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:05:35 GMT

It's National No Smoking Day and Aneurin Bevan Health Board goes smoke free - all our Health Board sites are now completely smoke-free throughout the premises and grounds.

Take the leap and quit smoking

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:23:39 GMT

On 14 March 2012, Public Health Wales is working with partners to encourage smokers to 'take the leap' and quit smoking on No Smoking Day.