Health Board News

A first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has now been offered to all eligible adults in North Wales, and those who haven’t yet come forward are being urged to book an appointment online.

Over 200 people were vaccinated for COVID-19 in Flintshire at the first drive through launched by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales as part of a pilot project.

Volunteers from within a 50-mile radius of Wrexham are now needed to take part in a new clinical trial to receive a third ‘booster’ COVID-19 vaccine.

People living in the North Wales region can now have a free coronavirus test if they have any of a wider range of symptoms. 

An NHS team who provide rehabilitation for people with learning disabilities and mental health difficulties have scooped an award for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In recent weeks, the number of people in our hospitals with COVID-19 has started to fall, as have the number of cases in our communities.

The NHS in North Wales has published a new guide to explain more about the support and services available for people diagnosed with dementia, their families and carers.

Diabetes teams from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are taking part in a national insulin safety campaign. 

A nurse who fought off cancer twice has set up an online support group to help others who have been diagnosed with the disease.

A hospital cleaner has received a special award for her ‘outstanding’ work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A COVID Support Hub is now available in Holyhead that will provide testing kits and support to those living in the community.

A Flintshire woman who experienced serious mental health problems during pregnancy and the early months of motherhood is urging other new and expectant mums who are struggling to reach out for support.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has maintained its accreditation for its Blood Science laboratories following assessment by the national UK accreditation Service (UKAS).

Phone kiosks across North Wales are being renovated as lifesaving hubs to house public access defibrillators (PADs) by charity ‘Keep the Beats’ in partnership with local communities and supporters.

A nurse from Wrexham Maelor Hospital has been appointed as the first specialist nurse in Wales for the charity Crohns and Colitis UK (CCUK). 

An Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) at Ysbyty Gwynedd is marking 50 years in the NHS this month.

Patients with pacemakers and implanted cardiac devices are benefitting from a drive-through service during the COVID pandemic.

The Anaesthetic department at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor has been recognised for providing the highest quality of care to their patients.