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Snow problem for determined health staff
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, Cardiff & Vale University Health BoardARCTIC conditions and temperatures of -17c were not enough to stop Cardiff health staff completing a gruelling 24 hour challenge. -
Wales initiates progress on family justice
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, Welsh GovernmentThe first meeting of the Family Justice Network in Wales has taken place. -
GP surveillance of infections in Wales report
Monday, 21 May 2012, Public Health Wales Health Protection DivisionWeekly newsletter which includes clinical consultations rates of 13 diseases, based on returns from 44 sentinel practices in Wales, and a topical news article. This week - The Oak Processionary Moth -
Health Minister pays more than just lip service to oral health
Friday, 18 May 2012, Welsh GovernmentHealth Minister Lesley Griffiths has launched a package of care which will standardise and improve oral health in hospitals across Wales. -
Local people become champions for health
Friday, 18 May 2012, Public Health WalesLocal people in Gwent are being given the opportunity to become champions for health in their community thanks to a new scheme launched this week. -
AWMSG 10 Year Conference
Friday, 18 May 2012, All Wales Medicines Strategy GroupThe AWMSG Conference - a decade of improving access to medicines - will be held at the Wales Millennium Stadium on Thursday, 24th May 2012. -
Parents reminded of vaccinations ahead of summer holidays
Friday, 18 May 2012, Public Health WalesParents in Wales booking their summer holidays are being reminded to make sure they also book an appointment for their children to receive their vaccinations. -
Powys Public Health Team marks Stroke Awareness Month
Friday, 18 May 2012, Public Health WalesMay is National Stroke Awareness Month, and Powys Public Health Team is reminding residents of how to recognise the signs of a stroke. -
Improving quality reduces costs, according to new white paper
Friday, 18 May 2012, 1000 Lives PlusNHS Wales can provide superior care while saving money according to a new 1000 Lives Plus white paper, described as a “pivotal document” by David Sissling, Chief Executive of NHS Wales. -
Creating a person-centred healthcare system
Friday, 18 May 2012, 1000 Lives PlusA new white paper from 1000 Lives Plus outlines some of the ways NHS Wales needs to adapt to become a healthcare system that is genuinely patient-centred. -
Patient feedback to measure quality of NHS in future
Friday, 18 May 2012, 1000 Lives PlusPlans designed to ensure patients in Wales receive excellent quality care, wherever and whenever they need it, have been published by the Welsh Government. -
Patient feedback to measure quality of NHS in future
Thursday, 17 May 2012, Welsh GovernmentPlans designed to ensure patients in Wales receive excellent quality care, wherever and whenever they need it, have been published by the Welsh Government. -
Staff are key to the future of the NHS – Health Minister launches new workforce framework
Thursday, 17 May 2012, Welsh Government“Staff are key to the success of the NHS,” Health Minister, Lesley Griffiths said as she launched “Working Differently – Working Together”, the Workforce and Organisational Development Framework for NHS Wales. -
Let your good idea Shine!
Thursday, 17 May 2012, 1000 Lives PlusThe Health Foundation’s innovation programme, Shine, is now open for funding applications until 17 July 2012, with over £1 million available to support up to 18 innovative healthcare teams. -
Influenza activity in Wales: week 19 2012
Thursday, 17 May 2012, Public Health Wales Health Protection DivisionThe weekly clinical consultation rate for influenza in Wales for week 19 is 2.4 consultations per 100,000 population and has very slightly increased compared to week 18 (2.1 consultations). -
Teenage Conception Audit commences
Thursday, 17 May 2012, Public Health WalesA Teenage Conception Audit has been implemented across the end of pregnancy services in NHS Wales as part of a project co-ordinated by Public Health Wales. -
Minister welcomes healthy eating labelling consultation
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, Welsh GovernmentHealth Minister Lesley Griffiths today welcomed a UK-wide consultation aimed at making it easier for consumers to make healthy food choices. -
Lowering stroke rates in Wales
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, Welsh GovernmentA new plan to ensure stroke rates in Wales are among the lowest in Europe by 2016 has been published for public consultation by the Welsh Government. -
Expansion of project to support people with substance misuse issues
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, Welsh GovernmentA project to support people with substance misuse issues to become economically independent has been given a boost by the Welsh Government. -
Services in Wales come ‘Together for Mental Health’
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, Welsh GovernmentHealth Minister Lesley Griffiths has launched Together for Mental Health, the Welsh Government’s strategic approach to mental health and mental wellbeing. -
New service for UHW
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, Cardiff & Vale University Health BoardA NEW park and ride bus service for University Hospital of Wales has hit the road. -
Workplace Cycle Challenge
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesA cycle challenge aimed at workplaces and communities in Cardiff, Swansea, Gwynedd and Anglesey is being organised in July 2012. -
Consultation on Active Travel (Wales) Bill
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks WalesAfter five years of lobbying the Welsh Government have published their white paper on Active Travel which requires local authorities to plan and provide for a network of walking and cycling routes, underpinned by best practice design standards. -
Public Health Wales marks International Nurses’ Day
Friday, 11 May 2012, Public Health WalesPublic Health Wales is marking International Nurses’ Day by highlighting the work of some of its staff. -
Influenza activity in Wales: week 18 2012
Friday, 11 May 2012, Public Health Wales Health Protection DivisionThe weekly clinical consultation rate for influenza in Wales for week 18 is 2.4 consultations per 100,000 population and has very slightly decreased compared to week 17 (2.8 consultations).
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