Health Board News
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- 09/03/2023
- Message from the Director of Primary Care on zero tolerance of staff abuse
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Karen Higgins, Director of Primary Care, said: “We are seeing an increase in the number of incidents of verbal aggression towards our staff across our primary care services, both over the telephone and face-to-face.
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- 09/03/2023
- Hospital ward opens dementia cafe for patients and relatives to visit
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Patients on Wrexham Maelor Hospital’s older person’s ward can now pop out for tea and cake with their families.
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- 06/03/2023
- Helplines team recognised for 24/7 support
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The North East Wales based Helplines Department team has become the latest winner of the Seren Betsi Star award,
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- 06/03/2023
- Much-loved nurse retires after 45 years of service
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A much-loved nurse at Ysbyty Gwynedd has retired from her duties after 45 years in the profession.
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- 02/03/2023
- 'The day I stop enjoying what I do is the day I'll retire' – Crenith celebrates 51 years of NHS service
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One of Wales’ longest-serving NHS carers says she has no plans to retire from the job she loves, despite entering her 52nd year with the health service.
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- 01/03/2023
- 'They've helped me learn to walk and talk again': New stroke rehab centre opens in Llandudno
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A new stroke rehabilitation centre has opened in Llandudno General Hospital to ensure patients have the best chance of a good recovery after having a stroke.
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- 22/02/2023
- Ysbyty Gwynedd IT Support Officer crowned Apprentice of the Year
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An IT Support Officer at Ysbyty Gwynedd who was told he would never fully recover after suffering a brain haemorrhage has been crowned Apprentice of the Year.
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- 14/02/2023
- Bangor students get a taste for a career in the NHS
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Students at the largest secondary school in Gwynedd have been receiving support and interview tips to prepare them for future employment in the NHS.
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- 09/02/2023
- Cardiac team joins the Red Dragons to support Heart Month
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During February Wrexham Maelor Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Team is teaming up with Wrexham AFC, along with the British Heart Foundation Cymru, to show their support for Heart Month.
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- 07/02/2023
- GP receives top accreditation to help other clinicians provide skin cancer service within primary care
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A GP with a keen interest in treating skin cancer is now supporting other clinicians to diagnose and sometimes treat the condition in their practices.
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- 06/02/2023
- Public invited to have their say on plans for 'world class' Denbighshire mental health unit
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People are invited to share their feedback on Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s plans for the new 63-bed unit and multi-storey car park before a full planning application is submitted to Denbighshire County Council in March.
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- 02/02/2023
- 'They couldn't do enough for me, they're great': New stroke team helps patients recover at home
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One of the first stroke patients of a new Early Supported Discharge (ESD) service has praised the team for helping her leave hospital after just five days to recover at home.
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- 31/01/2023
- Potential future doctors experience a day behind the scenes at Wrexham Maelor Hospital
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Local Year 10 students from Wrexham and Flintshire had a taster of what it takes to become a doctor at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
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- 27/01/2023
- 'This really boosted my confidence and self-esteem' - first patient using cosmetic camouflage make-up praises new service
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A woman who developed a severe rash on her neck and arms following COVID-19 has praised the Wrexham Maelor Hospital’s new cosmetic camouflage make-up service for helping to boost her confidence.
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- 27/01/2023
- Record number of people supported at pharmacies and GP surgeries, with health services at 'breaking point'
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New figures have revealed the critical role that pharmacies and GP Practices have played in supporting the NHS during the busiest period in its history.
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- 26/01/2023
- "Early Supported Discharge team got me back on my feet after stroke with Maserati promise"
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A specialist therapy team helped a former nurse regain his independence after a stroke, by helping him drive his prized Maserati again.
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- 25/01/2023
- Teenager who almost died from flu thanks Ysbyty Gwynedd staff for saving his life
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A teenager who needed intensive care treatment after contracting the flu virus has thanked the hospital teams who saved his life.
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- 19/01/2023
- Vulnerable people to receive more personalised care through new pilot scheme
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It can be distressing for vulnerable people being admitted to or discharged from hospital, therefore a new Red Bag pilot scheme has been launched to ensure they have all the important information they need with them.