2025

A resuscitation training centre, championed by a respected paediatric consultant has been officially renamed in his memory.

Dr Nick Nelhans was described as a “larger than life character” by former colleagues at a ceremony marking the naming of The Nick Nelhans Resuscitation Training Unit, in Glan Clwyd Hospital, on Tuesday, February 4.

People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in North Wales, who have slow mobility, are being sought for an important UK trial.

The Health Board’s neurological physiotherapy and research teams are looking for volunteers who are interested in trialling an existing treatment used with multiple sclerosis and stroke patients, to assess whether it could aid the mobility of those with Parkinson’s disease.

Surgeons in North Wales are trialling advanced augmented reality (AR) technology to enhance precision and patient outcomes in total knee replacement surgery.

A new Frailty Assessment Unit has opened at Ysbyty Gwynedd to improve quality of care and patient experience.

Following Cabinet approval on 19 November 2024, Denbighshire County Council has agreed to sell the authority’s office building in Denbigh to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, subject to terms being agreed between both parties.

This move will allow the health board to develop a much-needed health and social care hub in the town which will be of significant benefit to the residents of Denbigh and further afield.

The Health Board’s CEO has condemned the behaviour of a man jailed for assaulting four members of staff who were trying to help him.

Jamie McAdam (pictured) was locked up for 14 months last week, after a judge remarked on his intention to “cause serious harm” to health staff.