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Health Service News from Wales
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Tuesday
May 21st

Snow gives way to new threat of flooding - The Guardian

Snow gives way to new threat of flooding - The Guardian

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board cancelled some outpatient operations. Paul Hollard, the deputy chief executive for the health board, said: "The cold weather puts a great strain on hospital services so please consider using your local


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First AAA Screening Clinics in ABM area announced

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

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Bank Holiday health advice -- deal with medical problems before the holiday

PATIENTS are being urged to deal with any routine medical problems before GP surgeries close for the bank holiday .  

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First AAA Screening Clinics -- Know your size get it scanned

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

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"Give Blood, Save Lives" urges Health Minister

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.

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Man killed, two fight for life after air crash - Blackpool Gazette

Man killed, two fight for life after air crash - Blackpool Gazette

A Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust spokesman said a man in his 60s had “serious multiple lower limb injuries” and a young boy had head and abdomen injuries. Their condition last night was described as “critical”. Police said the three

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NHS staff survey: Only half would be happy for friends and relatives to ... - WalesOnline

NHS staff survey: Only half would be happy for friends and relatives to ... - WalesOnline

We see the survey as an essential tool for assessing the pressures within our health services across Wales, as perceived by staff working on the front line. “Although the headline findings are in many respects positive, close reading of the

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Right to Tweet Campaign: Five authorities now allow social media use - Daily Post North Wales

Right to Tweet Campaign: Five authorities now allow social media use - Daily Post North Wales

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board also allow the public to use social media but live visual or audio recordings are currently not allowed. Again, on the back of the Daily Post Right to Tweet campaign, the Senior Judiciary are now looking at

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Aneurin Bevan Health Board Public Board Meeting ...

The next public Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, 22nd May, in the meeting room, Aneurin Bevan Health Board Headquarters, St Cadoc's Hospital, Lodge Road, Caerleon.  See more information: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/866/page/41395

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Organ donation: Wales bill backed by 'false' information, says expert - BBC News
Prof Fabre, the author of several papers on international systems of organ donation, claimed ...

Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board

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Inquest opens into death of disabled man subjected to 'dire' care at Morriston ... - WalesOnline
Mr Tyndall upheld many of the complaints by Paul's sister Jayne Nicholls, 48, who runs the Tyn ...

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Bid to cut the £2.8m bill for wasted medicines - Barry and District News
Dr Graham Shortland, the medical director for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, said: ...

Cwm Taf Health Board

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Swansea measles: MMR schools vaccinations in west Wales - BBC News
Other health boards are also targeting schools, including Cwm Taf which covers Rhondda Cynon Taf ...

Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board

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Abergavenny hospital DJ quits over 'appalling' comments - South Wales Argus
A spokesman for the Aneurin Bevan Health Board said the radio station is not managed by the health ...