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Increase in TB cases in Wales, but longer-term trend is decreasing – new report
The number of newly diagnosed TB cases in Wales increased from 71 in 2022 to 84 in 2023, but the longer-term trend is decreasing, according to a new report being published ahead of World TB Day (24 March).
Welsh Government working with partners to protect patient safety during third junior doctors strike
The Welsh Government, NHS Wales and the British Medical Association are working together to ensure patient safety is protected while junior doctors take strike action for the third time next week.
Be a Companion Volunteer for those living with or affected by terminal cancer
Helping those with a terminal illness
Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data: January and February 2024
The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS performance data published today (March 21st).
GVS’ Spring e-Vista and Sustainable Funding News is now available
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) latest Spring editions of GVS’ e-Vista magazine and Sustainable Funding News are now available to download.
Are you using GVS’ discounted Printing and Design Service?
GVS’ Design Service extends to pull-up banners, PVC banners, magazines, leaflets, event programmes and lots more. GVS’ Printing Service continues to efficiently meet the needs of its service users. From April 2024, GVS has introduced a small price increase to the service along with a minimum printing charge of £10.00 per print job.
Vale Telecare and TEC Cymru been honoured with a prestigious National award nomination
The nomination recognizes the impact of their emergency alarm system, which is worn by older and vulnerable individuals, in enhancing safety and well-being.
Public Health Outcomes Framework reporting tool updated with latest data
Public Health Wales has refreshed the indicators in the Public Health Outcomes Framework reporting tool.
Case studies released to demonstrate how organisations can unite to respond to cost of living
The Building a Healthier Wales group, a partnership working together to promote prevention measures across all areas of health, have released case studies designed to demonstrate how organisations have been able to make a difference in their communities.
Hepatitis C eliminated in UK's biggest prison
Public Health Wales has helped HMP Berwyn, the UK’s biggest prison, eliminate hepatitis C amongst its residents.
British Science Week - Amy's Story
To mark British Science Week, we’re #SmashingStereotypes and bringing you stories from staff in the Health Protection and Screening Services Directorate. Today, we’re bringing you Amy's story.
British Science Week - Kelly's story
To mark British Science Week, we’re #SmashingStereotypes and bringing you stories from staff in the Health Protection and Screening Services Directorate. Today, we’re bringing you Kelly’s story.
British Science Week - Lee's Story
To mark British Science Week, we’re #SmashingStereotypes and bringing you stories from staff in the Health Protection and Screening Services Directorate. Today, we’re bringing you Lee's story.
Advice for the public during BMA Industrial Action | 7am 25th March – 7am 29th March 2024
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed that Junior Doctors in Wales will be taking Industrial Action between 7am on Monday 25th March until 7am on Friday 29th March 2024.
Appointment of Abigail Harris as Interim Chief Commissioner for new NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) and interim arrangements at Cardiff and Vale UHB
We are delighted to announce that Abigail Harris has been appointed as the Interim Chief Commissioner for the new NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) which will be established on the 1st April 2024 following the merger of the former Emergency Ambulance Services Committee (EASC) the National Collaborative Commissioning Unit (NCCU) and the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC).
Advice to patients and visitors attending our hospital sites
As we see an increase in infectious illnesses circulating in our communities, the best thing you can do for our patients is stay home if you become unwell.
Apprentices can "reach for the sky" at award finalist health board
Building the professional capacity of its current staff whilst recruiting and training a new generation of professionals is keeping Cardiff and Vale University Health Board at the leading edge of the health sector.
Life changing mobility technology helps Ebbw Vale football coach amputee join in again
49-year-old Martin Padfield, an amputee of 24 years, can join in with his son's football team again thanks to Welsh Government funded specialist Microprocessor Controlled Prosthetic knees.
New expectations of health boards to improve experience, speed up access and reduce emissions in emergency departments
Evidence-based approaches to speed up assessment times, reducing the time people wait to be admitted to hospital and a focus on sustainability are some of the ways new quality standards will help to improve Wales’ emergency departments.