All visitors to Hywel Dda sites asked to wear Face Masks to limit spread of Respiratory Viruses
Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) is asking that all visitors and staff in clinical and patient-facing areas wear a face mask to help limit the spread of respiratory viruses. The number of cases of respiratory viruses within hospitals, and…
Carmarthen-based darts team raises hundreds of pounds for Hywel Dda Health Charities through raffle evening
Nicola Jones and the rest of the Carmarthen and District Ladies Winter Darts League chose to raise money for Glangwili Hospital’s Cilgerran Ward by organising a charity evening and raffle, which was held on the 30th September, with all proceeds going…
Have your say on future of MIU at Prince Philip Hospital before consultation closes
With just days remaining until the consultation closes, Hywel Dda University Health Board is urging members of the public to have their say on the future of the Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli. The twelve-week…
Consultation on Llanelli’s MIU passes six-week midpoint
The consultation on Llanelli’s Minor Injury Unit (MIU) has now passed its six-week midpoint, and Hywel Dda University Health Board is thanking the community for its involvement, while responding to some of the feedback received so far. The MIU at…
Fundraiser takes on three half marathons for NHS charity
Kelly Morris has challenged herself to running three half marathons to raise funds for Cancer Services and the Accident and emergency department (A&E) at Glangwili Hospital. Kelly has already completed the Great Welsh Half Marathon in Pembrey on 16th March and…
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…
12-week long public consultation to be held over options for Prince Philip Hospital’s MIU
People will be able to share their views on how services are provided at Prince Philip Hospital’s Minor Injury Unit (MIU), in a public consultation. A 12-week public consultation will be held from late April or early May, Hywel Dda…
Health Board invites Llanelli residents to shape potential options for the future of Prince Philip Hospital’s MIU
Hywel Dda University Health Board is inviting people from the wider Llanelli community to shape potential options for the future of the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Prince Philip Hospital. A temporary change to the opening hours of the unit,…
Waiting times and cuts make Powys patients feel like second-class citizens
Patients in Powys feel like second-class citizens due to longer waiting times and cuts by the cash-strapped health board will only worsen the problem, Senedd members warned. James Evans, who was appointed the Conservatives’ shadow health secretary last month,…
Morriston Hospital declares highest level of escalation amid growing pressures
On Monday (October 28), Morriston Hospital declared the highest level of escalation amid extreme pressures on its emergency and unscheduled care services. A Business Continuity Incident (BCI) was announced after more than 80 patients were left waiting for beds. Responding…