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23/06/2022
Health Board pledges to support Armed Forces community across North Wales

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has launched a new programme today (Friday, June 24th) to ensure that the Armed Forces community across North Wales, are not disadvantaged in the care they receive and where possible, that they receive personalised care and improve patient outcomes.  

16/06/2022
Wrexham Maelor Hospital is turning the tide on plastic

Wrexham Maelor Hospital has stopped using plastic water bottles saving 80 tonnes of CO2e, and £75,000 per year. 

15/06/2022
NHS Estates and Facilities National Day of Celebration

More than 1,800 people work in vital roles to help our hospitals and other sites run smoothly – including porters, domestic assistants and tradespeople, laundry and catering staff, and many more

13/06/2022
A scheme to support patients with dementia is being reinstated in North Wales

A scheme that allows families and carers to support people with dementia while they are in healthcare settings is being reintroduced in North Wales.

13/06/2022
Healthy cooking course goes down a treat in Penley

New practical cookery sessions to help people learn to cook healthy home-made meals have been a success with locals in Penley, Wrexham. 

10/06/2022
'People don't talk about it because it upsets you' – the memorial celebrating passed Little Stars

A moving tribute to babies who never got the chance to sparkle for long enough will shine a light on their lives next month.

The Little Stars Baby Memorial Service will take place at St Asaph Cathedral on Sunday July 3, with parents encouraged to light a candle set in a star for their lost loved one.

08/06/2022
New Urgent Primary Care Centres will help to reduce pressures on GPs and Emergency Department
01/06/2022
Ysbyty Gwynedd nurse invited to Queen's Garden Party in honour of her work
31/05/2022
New executive nurse announced
31/05/2022
Landmark audiology patient said switching on implant was "like being put into a video game"

A woman who received a hospital audiology department’s 500th cochlear implant said she felt like she’d been plunged “into a video game” when it was activated

25/05/2022
Special friendship forged between elderly patients and pupils wins community award

Over the last year Mold Community Hospital and Ysgol Bryn Gwalia have worked hard to stay in touch in original ways to help patients and pupils stay connected through the COVID-19 pandemic. 

23/05/2022
Changes made to maternity visiting arrangements in North Wales
19/05/2022
Plans progress to create a new Health, Social Care & Wellbeing Centre in Holyhead
19/05/2022
'Gold standard' rapid diagnostic cancer clinic set to be unveiled this summer

A rapid diagnostic clinic, cutting diagnosis times for those with potential cancers to less than two weeks, has been labelled a “Gold Standard” service.

18/05/2022
New gamma camera at Wrexham Maelor Hospital will help speed-up diagnosis

Patients will benefit from a quicker and more detailed scanner that is set to be installed at Wrexham Maelor Hospital later this year. 

16/05/2022
Betsi specialist bereavement midwives recognised by Chief Nursing Officer for benchmark service

A group of midwives from Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board have received awards for their vital work supporting bereaved parents who suffer pregnancy or baby loss

13/05/2022
Dedicated dietitian shortlisted for top national nutrition award

Voting is now open for Fran Allsop, a registered dietitian, who has been shortlisted for Clinical Nutrition (CN) Professional of the Year at the upcoming CN Awards.

12/05/2022
Celebrating International Nurses Day 2022

This International Nurses Day (12 May), we are showcasing some of our Nurses' stories to highlight their incredible work across North Wales. 

12/05/2022
New endometriosis nurses to improve awareness and diagnosis in North Wales
05/05/2022
Mother praises Ysbyty Gwynedd midwifery team after baby's safe arrival