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2025

04/06/2025
Ysbyty Gwynedd's robotic knee surgery innovation attracts attention from surgeons across Europe

Surgeons from across Europe have been visiting Ysbyty Gwynedd to observe and learn about the hospital’s use of robotic knee replacements.

28/05/2025
New sculpture unveiled at Wrexham Maelor Hospital

The sculpture is the work of award-winning artist Simon O’Rourke, who wanted to create something for both the hospital and the community.

21/05/2025
North Wales services unite to launch new dementia support tool

A new joint initiative has been launched to offer accessible, trusted support to people living with dementia, and those who care for them across North Wales.

20/05/2025
Cutting edge research helping to improve lives - a case study from the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre to support International Clinical Trials Day 2025

The VICTOR trial at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Hospital North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre.

20/05/2025
Update on Executive and Senior Leadership appointment

We are pleased to share the news that Dr Clara Day has been appointed as Executive Medical Director.

Clara is currently the Chief Medical Officer at NHS Birmingham and Solihull and will join the Health Board in September.

20/05/2025
Royal honour for CAMHS Patient Experience Lead driving children's rights in North Wales

Jane Berry, Patient Experience Lead for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), was recognised for the work in championing the rights of children and young people across health services in North Wales with an invitation to attend the King’s Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

12/05/2025
Recognising and celebrating the vital contributions made by our nursing colleagues
09/05/2025
Grateful patient thanks Vascular Nurses for years of compassionate care on International Nurses Day

Today (12 May) the world celebrates International Nurses Day and one grateful patient is using the moment to express heartfelt thanks to a special group of healthcare heroes who have become more like family than caregivers.

06/05/2025
Public engagement sessions being held to develop a North Wales Recovery College

Development plans are underway to establish a North Wales Recovery College, a dedicated space where individuals can come together to learn about mental health recovery and wellbeing.

06/05/2025
Mental health records revolution gets green light with Welsh Government funding pledge

Mental health services provided by two health boards are set for a significant step forward after the Welsh Government awarded them nearly £17m to revolutionise their patient record systems.

30/04/2025
A2A - The parents' story

Parents of a neurodivergent teenager, who self-harmed and threatened to end his life, have endorsed an innovative new centre for young people in crisis.

11/04/2025
Updates: Gas leak near Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan

The latest information and guidance from the Health Board, on the gas leak near Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan.

11/04/2025
Specialist nurse Carly back home in North Wales for World Parkinson's Day

A nurse has given up the big city to advance her career in North Wales, by taking up an exciting specialist nursing role.

07/04/2025
Robotic medication machine trialled in Dolgellau

Ground-breaking technology is being trialled in Dolgellau which allows patients who have a telephone assessment out of hours to pick up their urgent medication at times when local pharmacies are not open.

07/04/2025
A listening ear, guidance and emotional support: 30 years of CALL Helpline

The free and entirely confidential line offers a listening ear, guidance and emotional support for people facing mental health challenges.

02/04/2025
Caledfryn sale completed and change of use granted for Health and Wellbeing Centre

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has completed the purchase of former council offices in Denbigh.

The Health Board was granted permission for a change of use of the Caledfryn building on Smithfield Road in the town, in February this year.

02/04/2025
People in North Wales first to benefit from new remote monitoring technology

The remote monitoring system, powered by Luscii’s digital platform, enables WAST Clinicians to track patient health data in real time, allowing earlier interventions and more efficient use of NHS resources.

New cancer support centre in North Wales 'tops out'

A new cancer support centre in North Wales has celebrated its ‘topping out’ - a traditional ceremony to mark the completion of the highest part of the building. 

18/03/2025
Welsh public organisations pledge new approach focused on the bereaved and survivors of public tragedies

Organisations across Wales have signed a charter which commits them to responding to public tragedies with openness, transparency and accountability.

17/03/2025
New £29.4m Elective Orthopaedic Hub at Llandudno Hospital takes shape

The external structure of the new £29.4m Elective Orthopaedic Hub is starting to take shape at Llandudno Hospital.