Cardiff & Vale University Health Board: Latest News

Influenza activity in Wales: week 07 2012

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:37:50 GMT

The weekly clinical consultation rate for influenza in Wales for week 07 is 5.1 consultations per 100,000 population and has decreased compared to week 06 (9.4 consultations).

UHB goes smoke free

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:04:53 GMT

Cardiff and Vale UHB is taking the next step to a smoke free future.

Health Minister officially opens centre of excellence Neuro ward

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:52:45 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, has officially opened a new Neurosciences High Care Ward which is part of the £18m Neurosurgery Unit in the University Hospital of Wales, designed to be a centre of excellence.

Deputy Minister welcomes Chief Inspector's report

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:47:55 GMT

The Deputy Minister for Social Services Gwenda Thomas has welcomed the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) Chief Inspector’s annual report for 2010-2011, published Monday 20 February.

Go-ahead for £89.9m Ysbyty Glan Clwyd redevelopment

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:42:34 GMT

The final go-ahead has been given for the major redevelopment and refurbishment of Ysbyty Glan Clwyd by Health Minister Lesley Griffiths.

Advice for people with winter vomiting bug

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:37:40 GMT

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Tony Jewell, is reminding people with the winter vomiting bug norovirus not to turn up at hospital Emergency Departments for treatment, and not to visit anyone in hospital.

Rugby great helps Wales' top doctor 'convert' workers' health and well-being

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:32:01 GMT

The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Jewell was joined by rugby great Paul Thorburn in the Millennium Stadium to promote the Health at Work Advice Line Wales.

Review of Community Health Councils Announced

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:27:12 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced a review of Community Health Councils (CHCs) in Wales.

Wales welcomes BMA backing for soft opt-out organ donation system

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:22:12 GMT

The Welsh Government has welcomed the British Medical Association’s backing for a soft opt-out system of organ donation.

Wales' top doctor warns against alcoholic excesses during events

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:17:05 GMT

Wales’ top doctor is reminding people to stay safe and in control while enjoying major events and if accidents do happen, to Choose Well when seeking medical help.

Rural Health Plan breaks down barriers between hospital and community care

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:11:38 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, has praised the progress of a rural health board towards actively breaking down barriers between hospital and community care.

Deputy Minister sees Flying Start in action

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:04:54 GMT

Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, has visited a nursery in Wrexham to see how families in the area are benefiting from the Flying Start scheme.

GP surveillance of infections in Wales report

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:13:43 GMT

Weekly 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 - Single-use Instrument Surveillance in Wales.

Ratification of AWMSG advice

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:03:54 GMT

Welsh Government ratification of AWMSG's advice in relation to abiraterone (Zytiga^®) with prednisone or prednisolone for the treatment of metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer in adult men whose disease has progressed on or after a docetaxel-based chemotherapy regimen, has been received.

Nomination of Wales for Africa Health Links Board Members

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:54:28 GMT

The first year of the Wales for Africa Health Links Network Advisory board is coming to end and nominations for board members is now open.

Advice for people with winter vomiting bug

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:23:45 GMT

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Tony Jewell, is reminding people with the winter vomiting bug norovirus not to turn up at hospital Emergency Departments for treatment unless advised to, and not to visit anyone in hospital.

Review of Community Health Councils Announced

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:19:06 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths today (Tuesday 14 February) announced a review of Community Health Councils (CHCs) in Wales.

The eight CHCs provide a voice for patients and monitor the provision of local health services.

Improved facilities now open at University Hospital of Wales

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:49:24 GMT

Improved facilities have opened within the University Hospital of Wales Outpatients Department, thanks to a visitor suggestion and support from Mencap Cymru.

Addaction, Adfam and Alcohol Concern: Working in sector partnership

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:53:57 GMT

'Children, Families and Substance Misuse Building Skills Capacity to Deliver Enhanced Family Outcomes – A Partnership Approach'

EuroHealthNet

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:32:35 GMT

‘Healthy and Active Ageing’

Thanks for spinal staff at new centre opening

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:29:33 GMT

Former Scottish rugby international Thom Evans made an emotional return to the capital today to open Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s new specialist spinal unit.

Framework for the evaluation of evidence.

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:36:31 GMT

The Framework for the evaluation of evidence has been updated.

Have your say on Welsh language services in health and social care

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:40:24 GMT

The Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, has launched a consultation on how to strengthen Welsh language services to meet the care needs of Welsh speakers, their families and carers.

Time to Change Wales

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:39:03 GMT

Following the success of ‘Time To Change’ in England, and based on robust evidence from similar campaigns in the USA, New Zealand and Scotland, Time To Change Wales (TTCW) is the first all Wales, comprehensive campaign to challenge the stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental heal

Appointment of Chair to Cardiff & Vale University Local Health Board

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:34:54 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced the appointment of Ms Maria Battle as Chair of Cardiff & Vale University Local Health Board. She succeeds Mr David Francis when he stands down on the 31 March 2012.

The rights and voices of children have to be at the heart of the Family Justice System

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:28:53 GMT

The Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, has emphasised that the rights and voices of children must be at the heart of the family justice system in Wales.

Campaign to protect children from smoking in cars

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:19:31 GMT

A Welsh Government campaign to protect children from the harmful effect of second hand smoke in cars has begun.

Views sought on Welsh pharmaceutical regulations

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:09:29 GMT

The Welsh Government has opened a consultation on modernising pharmaceutical regulations in Wales.

Laboratory-confirmed infections and notifications reports

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:50:20 GMT

The Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre has published reports on rates of laboratory-confirmed infections and notifications of communicable diseases in Wales for the month of January 2012.

Praise for unit

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:20:43 GMT

Health and Social Service Minister Lesley Griffiths has praised the work of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's Cystic Fibrosis unit.

GP surveillance of infections in Wales report

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:46:00 GMT

Weekly 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 - Salmonella Newport

Trends of tuberculosis in Wales

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:08:01 GMT

A report of the latest annual trends from 2001-2010 in the cases of tuberculosis (TB) in Wales reported through the Enhanced Tuberculosis Surveillance system has been published.

National outbreak of Salmonella Newport

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:25:16 GMT

Investigations are continuing into a recent increase in cases of Salmonella Newport infection across the UK.

Winter weather advice

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:40:39 GMT

SNOW news, traffic and weather updates and other useful information, together with advice on health services, are being brought together by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Appointment to Chair of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:24:12 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths today (02/02/2012) announced the appointment of Ms Maria Battle as Chair of Cardiff & Vale University Local Health Board. She succeeds Mr David Francis when he stands down on the 31 March 2012.

Influenza activity in Wales: week 04 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:02:15 GMT

The weekly clinical consultation rate for influenza in Wales for week 04 is 5.4 consultations per 100,000 population and hasslightly increased compared to week 03 (4.8 consultations).

New Drive To Attract More Doctors To Wales

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:15:18 GMT

A fresh campaign to encourage more doctors to apply to work in Wales was launched by Health Minister Lesley Griffiths today.

Health Minister calls in to Wales' only adult Cystic Fibrosis unit

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:47:43 GMT

Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Health and Social Services, has taken a tour of the only adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) unit in Wales.

Report on patient environment welcomed

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:25:29 GMT

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has welcomed the publication of the patient environment report by the Board of Community Health Councils in Wales.

NHS Quality Accreditation

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:36:47 GMT

AWMSG process for Final Appraisal Recommendations is formally approved by NICE's Accreditation Programme. Full details are available here.

Advice to pregnant women during the lambing season

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:54:16 GMT

Women who are, or who may be, pregnant should avoid close contact with animals that are giving birth.

Health Minister applauds Hospice's dignity in end-of-life care

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:03:02 GMT

Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Health and Social Services, has commended the high-quality care given at the Marie Curie Hospice in Penarth.

Consultation on new Child Practice Reviews

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:40:00 GMT

The Welsh Government has opened a consultation on practice guidance to support the new Child Practice Reviews framework that will replace current Serious Case Review procedures.

Ban on sale of cigarettes from vending machines in Wales -- one week to go

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:35:19 GMT

There is one week to go until a new law is introduced in Wales which will ban the sale of cigarettes from vending machines. The move is part of the Welsh Government’s efforts to safeguard young people and children from the harmful effects of smoking.

A Stronger Voice and Real Control in Social Services

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:19:59 GMT

A stronger voice and real control is one of the principal aims of the new wide-ranging Social Services Bill for Wales, announced by Gwenda Thomas, the Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services.

UHW Blood Boost

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:04:51 GMT

STAFF and visitors to Wales’ biggest hospital have been thanked for becoming horizontal heroes.

Global health in 2012: Development to Sustainability

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:26:14 GMT

The Lancet has produced an editorial report which looks at a shift away from development to sustainability.

New Limb User Support Group for North Wales

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:08:12 GMT

We are providing the opportunity for users of the Limb Service to get together once a month.

Presentations now available from 'Sustainable Food From Farm to Fork to Farm'.

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:32:23 GMT

The report and presentations from the Healthy Communities Research Forum: Sustainable Food From Farm to Fork to Farm held on December 14 are now available to download.

Supermeals helping people in Wales eat better on a budget

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:41:15 GMT

Change4Life is sending out thousands of free recipe brochures to help people in Wales plan and cook healthy evening meals that won’t break the bank

Evaluation data collection tool

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:31:34 GMT

National Obesity Observatory has developed an on-line tool to assist with the collection of evaluation data from weight management, diet or physical activity interventions.

Healthy Living Programme for Cardiff Families -- now recruiting!

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:27:14 GMT

The Mind, Exercise, Nutrition...Do it! (MEND) programme is now recruiting children and families for its latest healthy lifestyle course.

Health Minister enjoys miles of smiles at Ninian Park Primary

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:24:48 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services Lesley Griffiths has seen how well a Welsh Government programme tackling tooth decay is working amongst primary school children.

AWMSG Meeting

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:16:41 GMT

The next meeting of AWMSG will be held on Wednesday, 8th February 2012 at the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny.

Agenda and meeting papers are available here.

Organ donation consultation closing soon - last chance to have your say

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:10:58 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, is urging the Welsh public to make their mark before the organ donation consultation closes.

Go-ahead for £15.8m Cardiff Royal Infirmary revamp

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:11:48 GMT

Cardiff’s health services received a boost in the form of £15.8million from the Welsh Government. The funding will allow work to start on the provision of a range of services at Cardiff Royal Infirmary (CRI).

Minister keeps an eye on world-first Optometry Education Centre

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:07:15 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, has visited the first postgraduate education centre for optometry in the world – based in Cardiff.

Further public meetings on organ donation plans announced

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:02:10 GMT

On average, one person a week in Wales dies while waiting for a suitable donor and around 300 people are currently waiting for an organ transplant.

Go-ahead for £15.8m Cardiff Royal Infirmary Revamp

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:21:06 GMT

Cardiff’s health services received a boost today (Monday 16 January) in the form of £15.8million from the Welsh Government. The funding will allow work to start on the provision of a range of services at Cardiff Royal Infirmary (CRI).

British Heart Foundation ad: Make CPR 'hard and fast'

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:49:49 GMT

A new advertising campaign by the British Heart Foundation is urging the public to forget about "mouth-to-mouth" and to concentrate on chest compressions when performing CPR.

THET call for start-up grants

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:27:08 GMT

THET is pleased to announce a call for applications for Start-up Grants.

Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) Breast Implants

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:46:57 GMT

I wish to update Assembly Members on the action the Welsh Government is taking regarding the safety concerns identified in Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) breast implants.

£82m to train non-medical healthcare professionals

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:01:44 GMT

Almost 2,000 non-medical healthcare students, including nurses, midwives, paramedics and pharmacists will be funded by the Welsh Government in 2012-13, Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced.

Minister announces over £2.9m in grant funding for voluntary sector organisations

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:55:50 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, has announced over £2.9m in funding for national voluntary organisations

Ministerial Ratification

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:41:13 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services has ratified AWMSG's recommendations in relation to the appraisals held at the December 2011 meeting.

The Final Appraisal Recommendations are available to view here

Ministerial Ratification

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:39:23 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services has ratified AWMSG's recommendations in relation to the appraisals held at the November 2011 meeting.

The Final Appraisal Recommendations are available to view here

Evidence of Major Improvements in Patient Care Across Wales

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:38:37 GMT

Hourly ward rounds by nurses to check on patients’ comfort and personal needs are among the many improvements to patient care introduced as part of the Welsh Government’s drive to improve the patient experience in Wales.

Wales offers further support to women with PIP implants

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:53:35 GMT

All women in Wales who are assessed clinically as needing Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) breast implants removed will be offered replacement implants on the NHS, regardless of whether they received the initial implant privately or from the NHS.

Minister for Health and Social Services launches Sensory Loss Report

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:47:10 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths, has launched a report that will improve the lives of people with sensory loss.

UHB advice on PIP implants

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:38:11 GMT

Following recent media coverage of the Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) breast implant issue, Cardiff and Vale UHB would like to reassure patients that PIP breast implants have not been used at any of its hospitals.

Successful first two years for Bowel Screening Wales

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:18:10 GMT

Bowel Screening Wales has published a report highlighting a successful first two years of screening.

The programme, part of the Public Health Wales Screening Division, began screening in October 2008 and has published data up to November 2010 showing a 55.2 per cent uptake rate.

Open wide - new dental unit for patients

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:15:39 GMT

A NEW dental unit capable of providing treatment for hundreds of patients in South Wales has opened its doors.

Advice on winter bugs

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:06:06 GMT

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is asking people to follow advice from Public Health Wales following instances of winter vomiting bug across

Wales

Resources Available for South Asian Populations

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:54:42 GMT

Nutrition and Diet Resources have produced a new range of evidence-based nutritional information, which gives practical culturally sensitive dietary advice for South Asian populations.

Mind the Hunger Gap

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:29:43 GMT

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) recently launched a new national campaign called Mind the Hunger Gap. This will involve calling on dietitians in the UK to highlight that an estimated 1,000,000 older people in the UK are eating less than one square meal a day.

Laboratory-confirmed infections and notifications reports

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:56:24 GMT

The Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre has published reports on rates of laboratory-confirmed infections and notifications of communicable diseases in Wales for the month of December 2011.

BHFNC resources and training catalogue

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:22:45 GMT

This new resources and training catalogue outlines the publications produced by the BHFNC. The catalogue provides details of resources to assist practitioners and professionals who work with children and young people, older adults and in primary care. It also outlines details of research and evaluation projects undertaken by the BHFNC.

Influenza activity in Wales: week 52 2011

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:10:30 GMT

The weekly clinical consultation rate for influenza in Wales for week 52 is 7.8 consultations per 100,000 population and is stable compared to week 51 (7.8 consultations).

£5.5m for 'personalised' mental health services

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:34:24 GMT

New funding worth £5.5m to improve mental health services in Wales was announced today (Wednesday 28 December) by Health Minister Lesley Griffiths.

Changes to improve provision of child contact services in Wales

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:28:00 GMT

The way that CAFCASS Cymru funds child contact services in Wales is set to change in an effort to improve consistency of provision across the country.

New Year, new regulations to meet carers' needs

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:17:50 GMT

New regulations aimed at meeting some of the needs of unpaid carers come into force on 1 January 2012.

Influenza outbreaks in elderly care homes - guidance reminder

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:34:14 GMT

Although levels of influenza like illness in the community in Wales remain low (9.5/100,000 in week 51), the Health Protection Agency has reported three influenza A outbreaks in elderly care settings in England.

GP surveillance of infections in Wales report

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:31:44 GMT

Weekly 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 - More on Influenza.

New Year's Eve Drug Warning

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:25:39 GMT

DOCTORS trying to help tackle the wave of new designer drugs have urged Welsh partygoers to play it safe this New Year’s eve.

New dental places

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:04:44 GMT

NEW dental places in South Wales are filling up but staff say they are still keen to sign up more patients.

Second Draft of All Wales C-Card Minimum Recommended Standards Published

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:52:02 GMT

The second draft of All Wales C-Card Minimum Recommended Standards has now been finalised and are available for comment.

Food safety at Christmas

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:34:21 GMT

The Food Standards Agency is reminding us about the importance of simple food hygiene during the festive period to avoid illness.

Appointments to Local Health Boards (LHBs) and NHS Trusts

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:20:13 GMT

Health Minister Lesley Griffiths today (22/12/2011) announced the following appointments of independent members to Local Health Boards and NHS Trusts in Wales:

· Marian Wyn Jones to Betsi Cadwaladr University LHB
· Liz Roberts to Betsi

Wales's top doctor to retire

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:56:41 GMT

Dr Tony Jewell today announced he will retire next summer after six years as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Wales.

£2m boost for Cardiff Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:49:42 GMT

Groundbreaking cancer research being undertaken in Cardiff has been boosted with a £2m grant from Cancer Research UK and the Welsh Government. The grant for Cardiff Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) covers the five year period from 2012-17.

Cold snaps

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:06:35 GMT

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is preparing for the onset of the worst of the wintery weather and is asking local people to help out as it develops a new web-based guide on accessing health services over the winter.

Over One Billion People Live With Disability

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:38:08 GMT

This is the official estimate of a World Health Organisation and World Bank report, World Report on Disability, published in June 2011. It equates to 15% of the global population.

Christmas message to NHS staff from Health Minister

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:33:00 GMT

When I was appointed Health Minister in May, I sent a message to NHS staff saying how delighted I was to get the job.

First Minister encourages everyone to give the gift of life this Christmas

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:05:32 GMT

The First Minister Carwyn Jones has today (Tues 20th Dec) visited the Kidney Wales Children’s Renal Centre at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff to encourage everyone to give the gift of life this Christmas by signing up to the organ donation register.

Children's Hospital Boost

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:19:08 GMT

Funding for the £63.8 million second phase of the Children’s Hospital for

Wales

has been announced.

Plans to prevent and test Cancer in Wales published

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:54:16 GMT

An ambitious vision of what cancer care should look like to help achieve rates comparable with the lowest in Europe have been set out in a new cancer plan published by the Welsh Government.

Sir Richard Branson supports Welsh Government organ donation plans

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:48:53 GMT

Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson has congratulated Health Minister Lesley Griffiths for Welsh Government plans to introduce a soft opt-out system of organ donation.

Eliminating Preventable Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs) A framework of actions for healthcare organisations in Wales

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:14:53 GMT

Reducing preventable Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs) is a priority for the Welsh Government and the NHS in Wales and rightly so. They are a major cause of morbidity, mortality, excess healthcare costs – and treatment of infections is becoming more difficult due to an alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance.

Violence and aggression against NHS staff will not be tolerated

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:08:18 GMT

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Lesley Griffiths is sending out a strong message to Christmas revellers – violence and aggression against NHS staff will not be tolerated.

Patient Access Scheme Wales (PASW) - pilot

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:21:16 GMT

On the 29th November 2011, the Minister for Health and Social Services agreed to the establishment of Patient Access Scheme Wales (PASW). Details of the pilot scheme are available here