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2025

31/10/2025
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board leads the way with new Colposcopy system

Patients across North Wales are benefitting from improved Colposcopy services, thanks to the Health Board adopting a new digital upgrade for patient records.

29/10/2025
Stroke survivor praises "outstanding" hospital teams on her road to recovery

A 79-year-old woman from Anglesey has shared her inspiring story to mark World Stroke Day, paying tribute to the healthcare teams who supported her through her recovery and helped her regain her independence.

29/10/2025
New service launches in North Wales to support people with ME/CFS

A new integrated service is now available in North Wales for people living with (ME / CFS). The service brings together a team of health professionals to provide specialist assessment, treatment, and personalised support. People can self-refer online or ask a health professional to refer them.

28/10/2025
Wrexham Young Adults Diabetes Team wins national award for excellence in care

The Wrexham Young Adults Diabetes Team has been recognised with the Excellence in Care Award at this year’s Wales Care Awards, celebrating their innovative, person-centred approach to supporting young people living with diabetes.

28/10/2025
Help make sure your local maternity and neonatal services are improving

Women, parents and family members are being encouraged to share their recent experiences of maternity and neonatal services as part of a national assessment of their safety.

23/10/2025
Winter viruses on the rise – keep hands clean to protect patients

As we head into the colder months, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is reminding everyone visiting hospitals and healthcare settings of the simple but vital importance of hand hygiene in helping prevent the spread of infections.

14/10/2025
"My body was shutting down – you don't understand how serious flu can be."

55-year-old Alan Watson spent almost two weeks in an induced coma in intensive care after contracting flu.

13/10/2025
New Independent Member for Finance appointed

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Paul Lambert as Independent Member for Finance, starting on 13 October 2025.

13/10/2025
BCUHB audiology patient one of first in UK to receive 'smart' cochlear implant

An audiology patient has become one of the first people in the UK to receive a “world’s first” smart cochlear implant.

10/10/2025
Update on the closure of St David's Hospice beds at Ysbyty Penrhos Stanley, Holyhead.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is reassuring residents of Ynys Môn and Gwynedd that high quality palliative and end of life care will continue to be provided when St David’s Hospice beds at Ysbyty Penrhos Stanley in Holyhead temporarily close this month.

09/10/2025
Winners: Achievement Awards 2025

Here are the winners of our 2025 Achievement Awards.

 

10/10/2025
'Brilliant' oncology nurses praised for supporting bereaved daughter in her time of need

Being an acute oncology nurse is more than just tending to patients who are ill, but sometimes the support given to family members goes under the radar.

10/10/2025
Ysbyty Gwynedd opens theatre doors to public in successful open day

Ysbyty Gwynedd’s Theatres Open Day welcomed more than 70 attendees for an engaging and educational behind-the-scenes experience, showcasing the vital work of the hospital’s surgical teams and the cutting-edge technology that supports patient care.

08/10/2025
"The chemotherapy has helped me get my life back - I just had the best care"

To celebrate Acute Oncology Awareness Week, we are giving an insight into the work our colleagues do to improve the lives of our patients.

Consultant medical oncologist Dr Max Gibb and acute oncology nurse Aisling Rogers-Pangrazio represent the best of us, according to cancer patient Suzanne Cocking.

02/10/2025
Philanthropist Steve Morgan CBE opens new cancer support centre in North Wales

A new cancer care centre in North Wales has been opened by philanthropist Steve Morgan CBE.

02/10/2025
Friends through adversity give message of hope to bereaved parents

Two friends, who bonded after losing their children, have explained how an annual memorial service helps them cope with their loss.

01/10/2025
Conwy woman makes history with UK's highest dialysis on Snowdon to mark Organ Donation Week

A woman from Conwy has made history after receiving dialysis on the summit of Yr Wyddfa - raising awareness of organ donation and the importance of transplant support.

22/09/2025
Explore career opportunities in cancer services: Open day, 28 September 2025

Young people considering their career options, and people looking for a career change are invited to discover exciting opportunities in cancer are at North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre's upcoming open day. 

18/09/2025
£4.4m for new diagnostic equipment in North Wales hospitals

New x-ray equipment with better image quality and reliability is set to be rolled out to hospitals across North Wales.

18/09/2025
Gynae Nurses fundraise for better support space for women

Nurses from the Gynae Oncology team at Ysbyty Gwynedd are lacing up their trainers and taking on the Bangor Half Marathon in October 2025 to raise funds for a much-needed transformation in their department.