Health Service News from Wales

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Good progress made on health delivery plans

Health Minister Mark Drakeford has given a six-month update on progress against the Welsh Government’s five year strategy for the health service, Together for Health.

First Abdominal Aortic Anyeursm Screening clinics in Wales

Invitations have been sent to 65 year old men living in Wales to attend the first screening clinics for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).

Good progress made on health delivery plans

Health Minister Mark Drakeford has given a six-month update on progress against the Welsh Government’s five year strategy for the health service, Together for Health.

The Health Foundation launches new online patient safety resource centre

Staying on top of relevant patient safety developments is essential for healthcare staff. The Health Foundation's new patient safety resource centre, www.patientsafetynow.org.uk, pulls together existing evidence and new resources to help

Public Health Wales surveys parents on measles vaccination concerns

Public Health Wales has published the results of a survey of parents in the Swansea area that aimed to find out why they had declined the MMR vaccination for their children.

Welsh Health Survey 2012: Initial Results

The initial results of the latest National Statistics produced by Welsh Government on the health and health-related lifestyle of people living in Wales were released on the 16 May 2013.

Adult Nutrition and Dietetics Course for Multicultural Groups

Following the publication of the Multicultural Handbook of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, which was published in March 2012, Aruna Thaker will be hosting the first Adult Nutrition and Dietetics course for Multicultural Groups.

Next AWMSG Meeting

The next AWMSG meeting will be held in Abergavenny at 10.30 am on Wednesday, 12th June 2013. Meeting papers will be available here.

Wales Institute of Social & Economic Research, Data & Methods (WISERD) Annual Conference

This annual conference showcases policy relevant research in Wales and attracts colleagues from academic, policy, public, private and third sectors.

Measles outbreak cases rise again as school vaccinations enter final week

Young people and their parents are being urged to take advantage of the final week of school MMR vaccination sessions as cases in the measles outbreak centred on the Swansea area rise again.

All Wales Sexual Health Network Annual Report 2012-2013

The All Wales Sexual Health Network’s Annual Report has been published and is available to download on the All Wales Sexual Health Network website.

Online seminars will help doctors to champion change in NHS Wales

“It’s hard to change a culture that involves doctors without doctors being involved in change,” says world-leading expert, Dr Jack Silversin, who is presenting three online seminars hosted by 1000 Lives Plus this summer.

National lead for Cardiff clinician

A CLINICIAN from Cardiff has been appointed to lead a national programme for the Royal College of Physicians.

Half of stroke survivors feel 'abandoned' on leaving hospital

A new report from the Stroke Association has warned that only one in five stroke patents receive information or advice on the emotional impact of having a stroke.

Two Thirds Of Stroke Survivors Feel Anxiety And Depression After Leaving The ... - Medical Daily

... anxiety and fear of another stroke are common feelings among those touched by the condition and in the most extreme cases people can be left feeling suicidal," said Professor Reg Morris, clinical psychologist at Cardiff and Vale University

HIV patients are at risk of being identified because of new prescribing system ... - WalesOnline

Drug hope for leukaemia sufferers - Times of Malta

New leukaemia drug is hailed as a 'game changer' - ITV News

Today in healthcare: Wednesday 15 May

News, comment, blogposts and tweets across the sector Sarah Johnson Clare Horton Claire Burke

Minister tells NHS managers: "Listen to your staff and take action"

Health Minister Mark Drakeford has given a clear message to NHS managers to take action in response to the recent NHS Wales staff survey.

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Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board

Public Health Wales surveys parents on measles vaccination concerns

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Cwm Taf Health Board

Good progress made on health delivery plans

Health Minister Mark Drakeford has given a six-month update on progress against the Welsh Government’s five year strategy for the health service, Together for Health.

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Hywel Dda Local Health Board

Public Health Wales surveys parents on measles vaccination concerns

Public Health Wales has published the results of a survey of parents in the Swansea area that aimed to find out why they had declined the MMR vaccination for their children.

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Powys Teaching Local Health Board

Good progress made on health delivery plans

Health Minister Mark Drakeford has given a six-month update on progress against the Welsh Government’s five year strategy for the health service, Together for Health.

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Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust

Body at foot of Menai Suspension Bridge was 15-year-old girl - Daily Post North Wales

Ch Insp Iestyn Davies, from North Wales Police, added: "Our feelings go out to the family at this difficult time." Paramedics were also at the scene. A Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust spokesman said: “We were called at 4.39pm to an

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Health Services

Consultation over big South Wales health service shake-up due to start tomorrow - Llanelli Star

CONSULTATION over the biggest shake-up of health services in South Wales for decades is due to start tomorrow. THE five health boards providing care for people in South Wales and South Powys were today being asked to launch a formal public ...

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Good progress made on health delivery plans

Health Minister Mark Drakeford has given a six-month update on progress against the Welsh Government’s five year strategy for the health service, Together for Health.

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Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board

The Health Foundation launches new online patient safety resource centre

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Right to Tweet campaign: Wrexham Council agree social media policy - Daily Post North Wales

Since then the other five North Wales councils, North Wales Fire authority and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, have confirmed official or unofficial protocols to allow the use of social media at meetings. MPs and AMs already tweet at ...

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Velindre NHS Trust