Patients treated in store cupboards as corridor care ‘normalised’
Patients are being treated in store cupboards, break rooms and toilets as so-called corridor care becomes the norm in Welsh hospitals, the Senedd has heard. Senedd members warned that treating patients in inappropriate areas has become a “daily reality” rather…
Return of fully operational paediatric service to Bronglais Hospital
Hywel Dda University Health Board has approved the return of a fully operational paediatric service at Bronglais Hospital. The return of children’s services comes following the recruitment of new nursing staff that means the unit is now fully staffed. In…
Sun shines on Celtic Nations Walking Football Tournament
The sun and accompanying weather made for a spectacular day on Sunday 18th of May when Walking Football over 50s-60s-70s teams from England and the Celtic Nations world of Football initiative came together from across the country to compete in…
NHS charity funds innovative surf therapy programme
Thanks to generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities – the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board – has funded a Tonic Surf Therapy programme worth £4,000. The funding paid for ten young people receiving support from mental health…
Carmarthen event to test men for prostate cancer
A Welsh charity is touring the nation to test more than 3000 men for prostate cancer and it’s coming to Carmarthen on Sunday 18 May. Prostate Cymru is embarking on the mission as men continue to face difficulties in getting…
COVID-19 still causing people to suffer, Senedd hears
As many as 100,000 people in Wales, including 4,500 children, could still be suffering from long Covid nearly five years after the pandemic struck, the Senedd heard. Hefin David warned Covid has not gone away, with many thousands of…
‘Silly Rules’ initiative launched to help reduce barriers to better care
The Bevan Commission in partnership with Llais, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in the United States, today (18 November) launched the ‘Silly Rules‘ initiative aimed at identifying and reducing barriers to better care across health and social care…
Pentre Awel to host drop-in sessions to engage with Llanelli community
Pentre Awel will be hosting two drop-in sessions on Wednesday 16 October 2024, 10am to 1pm (morning to afternoon session) and 5pm to 7pm (evening session) at Morfa Social Club to engage with the local community in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. We very much hope you can attend. Our officers…
Two minutes to register as an organ donor could save lives
This Organ Donation Week, which runs from 23–29 September, will be the 30-year anniversary of the NHS Organ Donor Register. NHS Blood and Transplant and Hywel Dda University Health Board are calling on people to register their donation decision and…
Swansea Bay team exceed national average rate of HPV vaccinations
A Swansea Bay service is leading the way in Wales by ensuring thousands of school children are protected from potentially developing cancer later in life. PICTURED: Members of the School Nursing Service with their award. The School Nursing Service delivers…