Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards
On Monday, 12 May, in partnership with the other UK Administrations, Edwina Hart, the Health Minister, announced the creation of a major new UK wide health award.
View ArticlePlans to improve specialist healthcare for children in South East Wales
Health Minister Edwina Hart announced a substantial capital investment to enable the purchase of a purpose-built facility at High Cross, Newport which will become the South Gwent Children’s Centre.
View ArticleYsbyty Aneurin Bevan first all single room hospital in Wales to improve...
Final plans for the development of the Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan Hospital on the site of the former Ebbw Vale steelworks have been approved.
View ArticleImproved children’s mental health services in South Wales move closer
The £22million Assembly Government-funded facility will be developed at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend.
View ArticleNational Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance on...
In 2005, we asked The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to look at conflicting advice in relation to antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis.
View ArticleNew Department of Health consultation on future of tobacco control
Welsh stakeholders are being asked to contribute to the debate on tobacco points of sale and cigarette vending machines.
View ArticleFastest ever treatment for cancer patients
New figures show that cancer patients in Wales are receiving treatment faster than ever before.
View ArticleIs dental treatment a risk factor for variant CJD, (vCJD)?
The Department of Health has given funding to determine if dental treatment is a risk factor for vCJD.
View ArticleRobertshaw endobronchial tubes (PVC,disposable) all sizes
There is a risk of plastic debris from the intubating stylet entering the patients's airway due to a manuafcturing defect.
View ArticleDesigned to realise our potential
The direction for nursing, midwifery and specialist community public health nursing staff in Wales for the foreseeable future.
View ArticleDesigned to realise our potential
The direction for nursing, midwifery and specialist community public health nursing staff in Wales for the foreseeable future.
View ArticleEvidence-based advice on toothbrushing
This document reviews the evidence for the use of a fluoride toothpaste / toothbrushing programme in nursery schools in Wales.
View ArticleExcellence rewarded to celebrate 60 years of the National Health Service (NHS)
The awards scheme aims to recognise achievements, promote development, stimulate new ideas and share best practice across the service to further improve patient care.
View ArticleFree to lead, free to care
The aim is to give greater authority to ward sisters and charge nurses to enable them to run their wards more effectively.
View ArticleMajor investment in the National Health Service in Wales
These developments will be funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
View ArticleDementia Awareness Week
Find out how you can reduce your risk of dementia during Dementia Awareness Week.
View ArticleOnline Support for a Healthy Working Wales
The website will bring together initiatives including Workboost Wales, Welsh Backs and the Corporate Health Standard.
View ArticleHistoric day for Health and Social Services in Wales
The first Welsh law for nearly 1000 years has been approved.
View ArticleReview of national dental contract in Wales
The review of the dental contract in Wales has issued its findings.
View ArticleHealth Minister sets out new progamme to tackle cancer
Mrs Hart published a programme of work for the NHS, regional cancer networks and other groups over the next three years to help prevent cancer
View ArticleHealth Commission Wales: A Review
In October 2007 the Minister for Health and Social Services, Mrs Edwina Hart AM, asked Professor Mansel Aylward CB, to undertake a review of the role and remit of Health Commission Wales.
View ArticleTravel health: plan ahead
You’ve packed the camera, sun tan lotion and the condoms but did you remember some common sense?
View ArticleAll-Wales Inoculation Injury Guidelines for Primary Care
New guidelines have been issued for medical staff on how to reduce risk of injury when using sharps or needlesticks.
View ArticleResearch governance framework for Health and Social Care in Wales
This document sets out a framework for the governance of research in health and social care.
View ArticleInformation on Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults
The General Dental Council (GDC) has issued a statement on Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults.
View ArticleOlympic endeavours an inspiration to Welsh Youth
Being active and participating in sports has many positive spin-offs
View ArticleNew equipment at South West Wales cancer centre to speed up treatment
The £2.6million machine uses the latest technology to more accurately identify and remove cancer.
View ArticleCervical cancer vaccination programme to start in Wales
All 12 and 13-year-old girls (school year 8) in Wales are to be vaccinated against the Human papillomavirus (HPV) this autumn.
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