Health Board News

An army of volunteers are playing a leading role in the fight back against coronavirus in North Wales.

Clinicians and researchers across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are taking part in a national study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19 for patients who were hospitalised with the disease.

The majority of planned operations are postponed at Ysbyty Gwynedd this week and next week with the exception of some day cases, maternity and paediatrics.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is hosting a virtual stall focusing on the COVID-19 vaccination and testing programme at its health and wellbeing event on Thursday, February 25th. 

Plans for the development of a new care home for Flint will move a step closer as work begins on the demolition of the former Flint Community Hospital. 

Mental health nurses working on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic have shared their experiences of providing care during the most challenging year of their careers.

A Wrexham woman recovering from breast cancer surgery is urging people not to put off contacting their GP during the COVID pandemic.

A student nurse has been praised for her care and compassion after she set up a virtual phone call to allow a granddaughter to say goodbye to her grandad.

Around 2,000 people will receive their COVID-19 vaccination at Ysbyty Penrhos Stanley over the next few days.

A new project to support families access free vitamins in Wrexham and Flintshire is set to launch this week.

The emergence of new strains of COVID-19 has prompted an Intensive Care Doctor and the Chief Constable of North Wales Police to urge the public to continue to follow government guidelines to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

A new specialised three-bedded unit that services the intense needs of patients after a major surgical procedure has opened at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

A Doctor leading the COVID-19 vaccination programme in North Wales has paid tribute to the crucial role that GP practices and community pharmacies are playing in its rollout.

A 4x4 volunteer group has covered over 2,000 miles to drive essential NHS workers through the snow to get to work safely.

Doctors in North Wales are urging people to not delay seeking support if they are worried about their health during the latest COVID-19 lockdown.

Ysbyty Enfys Deeside, the rainbow hospital at Deeside Leisure Centre, is increasing its capacity to 45 beds from 30 due to pressures on our hospitals.

GPs on the Llŷn Peninsula and in Flintshire have vaccinated around 2,300 residents using the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the first time within the community as part of a pilot project.