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Soaring dementia care costs reach £2 billion in Wales and families …

WebDespite the evidence of benefits of an early and accurate dementia diagnosis, spending on diagnosis makes up less than 1.4% of the total health care expenditure in …

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Wales' NHS requires major reform to ensure its future, says Health

WebTHE WELSH HEALTH MINISTER Eluned Morgan, is expected to address the pressing issues faced by the NHS in Wales during a conference commemorating the 75th …

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First-in-Wales mental health hub offers new way of helping young …

WebThe Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing visited the newly established crisis facility alongside the Designated Member Sian Gwenllian MS. Lynne Neagle said: “This …

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North Wales MS calls for better mental health support for parents

WebA NORTH Wales MS has called for better mental health support to be made available for parents. Llŷr Gruffydd, who represents the region in the Senedd, heard how …

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Welsh NHS crisis deepens

WebWelsh NHS crisis deepens. 31 March 2022. 3 Min Read. Jon Coles. WALES’s Health Minister Eluned Morgan has warned that the health and social care …

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Calls for policy change to address hearing crisis in Wales

WebNew research by Specsavers found 1 in 4 Welsh people (40%) have noticed changes in their hearing over the last 10 years, but over half (53%) have taken no action to address …

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Grange Hospital, Cwmbran, under enhanced scrutiny by Welsh …

WebAll Welsh health boards have been subject to enhanced monitoring in relation to planning and finance since September. Ms Morgan said the Aneurin Bevan board’s support and …

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Wales’ mental health champions honoured at awards

WebThe awards and conference are an integral part of the mental health calendar in Wales and, this year, more than 200 nominations were received in the 10 categories. They are held …

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£200m-plus health village 'Pentre Awel' in Llanelli formally get …

WebZone one, which is now under way, will cost around £93 million. It will comprise a new Llanelli Leisure Centre, clinical units such as physiotherapy and …

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Redevelopment plans of Llandudno Hospital backed by health …

WebRichard Evans. PLANS for the multi-million pound redevelopment of a hospital have been backed by health bosses. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board backed a business …

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Children’s Commissioner for Wales visits new Mental Health …

WebAlongside the new Carmarthen-based Hwb, the Health Board has collaborated with MIND Pembrokeshire and Adferiad to deliver children and young people’s Sanctuary Services …

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Swansea Bay mental health service praised for significant …

WebSPECIALIST mental health support for young people in Swansea Bay has improved considerably from the “appalling” state it used to be in, according to a councillor. Cllr …

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Health Improvement and Well-being Centre in Llanelli

WebThe health board is committed to engaging with the local community regarding this proposed development and a public drop-in session has been arranged for …

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Newport Debenhams empty again after health board closes …

WebThe booster programme for coronavirus jabs will no longer be held at mass vaccination centres, a spokeswoman for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board said. Debenhams’ …

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Plans for new health complex in Rhondda Cynon Taf approved

WebA NEW health complex which would be an extension of a current hotel and spa is coming to Rhondda Cynon Taf after plans were approved. An application from Edwards …

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New mental health unit at The Grange Hospital given planning …

Web20 February 2023. 3 Min Read. Twm Owen. A NEW mental health unit at Gwent’s major hospital has been given planning approval – but a local councillor has raised concerns …

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Gwent, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, NHS, health

WebThe chief executive of the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, which is struggling to keep to its budgeted £112 million deficit this year, has told councillors the NHS cannot …

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New Vice Chair of Powys Teaching Health Board announced

WebHealth and Social Services Minister Eluned Morgan said: “I am very pleased to invite Kirsty Williams to serve as Vice Chair to the Powys Teaching Health Board. …

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Urgent action needed to support mental health of farmers

WebA recent study by leading rural charity the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) revealed that poor mental health among farmers and agricultural workers is of …

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Apprenticeship Academy brings youthful energy to health board

WebAN APPRENTICESHIP Academy is creating a new generation of fresh talent for a health board and meeting the challenge of recruiting to specific professions. Swansea Bay …

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Swansea Bay University Health Board chief executive Mark Hackett …

WebThe health board’s executive medical director and deputy chief executive, Richard Evans, will take over as acting chief executive after Mr Hackett retires, until a permanent …

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