A festive look back on 2024

As it's Christmas we thought we would have a look back at some of the news stories that have had an impact on us as an organisation and hopefully the community we care for. As we approach the end of 2024, we remain committed to providing compassionate care and ensuring your needs are always our top priority. There is still a lot of work we need to do and we are looking ahead to continue improving and developing as an organisation in 2025.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

'They're helpful, good humoured and caring' – the team reducing hospital admissions and ED waits

Moving Glan Clwyd Hospital’s Medical Day Unit (MDU) to a larger ward could further reduce hospital admissions and ED waits, according to a clinical leader.

Work progressing well on new Orthopaedic hub at Llandudno Hospital

Work is progressing on the construction of a new Elective Orthopaedic Hub at Llandudno Hospital.

New cancer support centre in North Wales breaks ground

A new cancer support centre in North Wales has broken ground.

New £30m Bangor Health Hub moves a step closer

Plans for a new £30 million health and wellbeing hub in Bangor have been approved by the Health Board and Cyngor Gwynedd.

Prehabilitation Unit open for patients needing major cancer surgery to reduce risks and boost recovery

Wrexham Maelor Hospital has opened a new state-of-the-art gym for its cancer patients having major surgery.

Ysbyty Gwynedd now official training centre for robotic knee surgery

Ysbyty Gwynedd has now officially become the first NHS robotic training centre in Wales to train other surgeons in robotic knee surgery.

Dedicated facility for community healthcare services has opened in Wrexham

Patients will benefit from the opening of Plas Gororau, on Wrexham Technology Park, which will deliver non-acute healthcare services.

New Medical School a "game-changer" for doctor recruitment in North Wales

First Minister Eluned Morgan and Health Secretary Jeremy Miles have officially opened the North Wales Medical School.

'Tell them everything and I mean everything' – new CAMHS centre plan for children in crisis

A young woman with complex mental health issues is urging children and young people to use a planned community crisis hub.

Kirstin's mercy missions repair more than just smiles of those born with disfiguring condition

A big-hearted Glan Clwyd nurse is helping repair the lives and smiles of underprivileged children born with cleft lip and palate.

"It's such a precious memory" – ambulance and Hospice at Home team help patient's wish of seeing Peter Kay live with family come true

When Paul Taylor, 51, was receiving palliative care treatment at home after his brain tumour became terminal, he didn’t think it would be possible to go watch Peter Kay Live, a show he was desperate to see.

New Wrexham Maelor Hospital choir sings for their mental health and wellbeing

Staff at Wrexham Maelor Hospital have formed a new wellbeing choir and is receiving an overwhelming response from staff.