Health Board News

A much-loved nurse at Ysbyty Gwynedd has retired from her duties after 45 years in the profession.

One of Wales’ longest-serving NHS carers says she has no plans to retire from the job she loves, despite entering her 52^nd year with the health service.

A new stroke rehabilitation centre has opened in Llandudno General Hospital to ensure patients have the best chance of a good recovery after having a stroke. 

An IT Support Officer at Ysbyty Gwynedd who was told he would never fully recover after suffering a brain haemorrhage has been crowned Apprentice of the Year.

Students at the largest secondary school in Gwynedd have been receiving support and interview tips to prepare them for future employment in the NHS.

During February Wrexham Maelor Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Team is teaming up with Wrexham AFC, along with the British Heart Foundation Cymru, to show their support for Heart Month. 

A GP with a keen interest in treating skin cancer is now supporting other clinicians to diagnose and sometimes treat the condition in their practices.

People are invited to share their feedback on Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s plans for the new 63-bed unit and multi-storey car park before a full planning application is submitted to Denbighshire County Council in March.

One of the first stroke patients of a new Early Supported Discharge (ESD) service has praised the team for helping her leave hospital after just five days to recover at home. 

Local Year 10 students from Wrexham and Flintshire had a taster of what it takes to become a doctor at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. 

A woman who developed a severe rash on her neck and arms following COVID-19 has praised the Wrexham Maelor Hospital’s new cosmetic camouflage make-up service for helping to boost her confidence.

New figures have revealed the critical role that pharmacies and GP Practices have played in supporting the NHS during the busiest period in its history.

A specialist therapy team helped a former nurse regain his independence after a stroke, by helping him drive his prized Maserati again.

A teenager who needed intensive care treatment after contracting the flu virus has thanked the hospital teams who saved his life.

It can be distressing for vulnerable people being admitted to or discharged from hospital, therefore a new Red Bag pilot scheme has been launched to ensure they have all the important information they need with them.

A father who witnessed heartbreaking scenes working as a porter at a North Wales hospital has written a moving personal account of his experiences.