Screening crisis: 15,000 ‘missing’ women at risk of breast cancer in Wales
A petition signed by more than 4,000 people has thrust Wales’ breast cancer screening programme into the spotlight amid low take-up and “massive” disparities across the country. Senedd members considered the 4,254-signature petition on improving the national Breast Test…
Generous grant from local group funds bed for bereaved parents at Glangwili Hospital
A generous grant from a volunteer-led Group, part of the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity Sands, has funded a bespoke fitted pull-down bed for the bereavement room on the labour ward at Glangwili Hospital. The new bed, which…
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…
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…
Wales Delays GP Prescriptions for New Weight-Loss Drugs
The Welsh Government has confirmed that GPs will remain unable to prescribe new weight-loss drugs such as tirzepatide (Mounjaro) because NHS Wales is not yet equipped to handle the significant demand expected once the treatments are made widely available. Rollout…
Senedd Hears Calls to Protect Bronglais Stroke Unit Amid Fears of Downgrade
Politicians have debated calls to safeguard full stroke services at Bronglais Hospital after more than 17,000 people signed one of the biggest petitions in the Senedd’s 26-year history. Campaigners urged the Senedd and Welsh Government to intervene immediately to protect…
Welsh Gov Accused of Hypocrisy Over NHS Transparency Drive
The Welsh Government has been accused of hypocrisy over a new NHS transparency drive, with opposition Senedd members challenging ministers to lead by example. Jeremy Miles, Wales’ health secretary, unveiled plans to live stream public accountability meetings every year with…
Public Consultation on future of Minor Injury Unit at Prince Philip Hospital now closed
The twelve-week public consultation seeking views on the future options for the Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli has now closed. Launched on 28 April 2025, the consultation invited views on four potential long-term options for…
NHS 111 unveil new AI-powered virtual assistant
NHS 111 Wales has introduced a new virtual assistant to help website users get the right health advice, fast. The AI-powered assistant, which is available in multiple languages, scans the website for information and advice based on prompts from the…
Senedd would have final say on Assisted Dying in Wales
The Senedd would have the final say on whether to implement assisted dying in NHS Wales, but services could be available outside the public sector, the health secretary confirmed. Peter Fox, the Conservative chair of the Senedd’s health committee,…