2026

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Kelly Duff, is helping to highlight the importance of early diagnosis after taking part in an extraordinary challenge to support breast cancer awareness.

Two major new services designed to enhance care, support and opportunities for Flintshire residents have been celebrated at special opening events.

The 100 Stories Project Celebration Event brought together children and young people, families, practitioners, leaders, academics, and partners from across North Wales to reflect on the power of storytelling as a tool for change.

A new documentary highlighting a transformative arts programme at a secure mental health unit was screened at TAPE Community Music and Film, Colwyn Bay.

An Acute Medicine Trainee has received the prestigious John Munro Medal for Excellence in Teaching from the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh (RCPE).

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. 

A Wrexham resident, whose mum died just 12 weeks after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, is sharing her story to support Wrexham Maelor Hospital trialling a world-first breath test for the disease, opening in the city today (27th August 2026).

A Derbyshire grandmother with chronic heart failure praised BCUHB staff after being treated in North Wales, which allowed her a special holiday with her grandchildren.

Wrexham Maelor Hospital has been accredited for the first time under the prestigious Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) demonstrating the hospital’s commitment to patient safety and excellence of care. 

An innovative approach to ward rounds at Abergele Hospital is helping orthopaedic patients receive timely consultant reviews following surgery while supporting them to return home safely and sooner.

A new generation of talented young people have proudly graduated from their 12-month internship receiving their certificates at ceremonies across North Wales with their families.

Families across North Wales are being encouraged to embrace the outdoors this summer and discover the wealth of free and low-cost adventures available on their doorstep through the Explore Outside! initiative.

Patients waiting for oral surgery treatment across North Wales are benefiting from faster access to care thanks to a new approach that is helping reduce waiting times and improve the overall patient experience.

The consultation, which runs from 16 July until 7 October 2026, seeks views on three potential options for the future use of the hospital.

Dr Caroline Jones, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Child Psychology and Psychological Interventions, has been recognised among the very best Welsh Learners in Wales after reaching the final of the National Eisteddfod’s Welsh Learner of the Year competition

A volunteer mountain rescuer who feared a serious leg injury could end his ability to respond to rescues in the mountains has praised the specialist teams who helped him make a full recovery and return to active duty.

Russell Caldicott, our Executive Director of Finance has been successful in gaining a new role as Chief Finance Officer at University Hospital of North Midlands

Health Board teams from oncology, medical physics and radiography are part of a group which has won a coveted award.