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2025

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.

03/03/2025
New service to provide extra support for people on waiting lists

People in North Wales who are waiting for procedures and surgery are now receiving further support thanks to the launch of a new service.

03/03/2025
North Wales Dementia Friendly Communities Scheme

We are helping to build communities that are compassionate, inclusive and resilient for people living with dementia.

13/02/2025
Dementia: Accessing the right support, at the right time

Tailored support for people affected by dementia; their friends and family, at home or in hospital.

10/02/2025
'Dedicated...larger than life' consultant has resuscitation training centre named in his memory

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.

07/02/2025
New Parkinson's disease mobility trial needs volunteers – could you help?

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.

06/02/2025
A new vision for Orthopaedic surgery in North Wales

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

31/01/2025
New Frailty Assessment Unit opens at Ysbyty Gwynedd

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