Health Board News

It was with great sadness that we learnt of the sudden passing of Dr Andy Fowell over the weekend.

A surgeon at Wrexham Maelor Hospital has been recognised for using innovative technology to improve patient care with a special award.

A student’s “inspiring” ophthalmology work placement with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board was the catalyst for three nominations at nursing’s benchmark awards ceremony.

Donor families and NHS staff have taken part in an emotional trek up Snowdon in memory of loved ones and to raise vital awareness for those still waiting for a donor.

Our staff and patients across North Wales are supporting a new trial to help evaluate a new multi-cancer detection test.

A group of doctors at Wrexham Maelor Hospital have been awarded for improving access to postnatal contraception during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new vaccination centre will be open in Bangor this week to coincide with the next phase of the vaccination programme. 

A nurse who has first-hand experience of the devastating impact of COVID-19 has become the first in Wales and one of the first in the UK to receive a booster vaccine.

A doctor at Ysbyty Gwynedd has received a special award for his involvement in a key national research trial during the pandemic.

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10^th September, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board have created a message of support for people in North Wales

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations for 12-15-year-olds with specific underlying health conditions and children and young people aged 12 to 17 living with immunosuppressed adults. 

Pharmacists in one of Wales’ tourist hotspots are playing a crucial role in helping to meet unprecedented demand for health care services over the summer months.

Nature-themed classes helping community hospital patients stay connected to the outside world has been awarded Big Lottery Community Funding due to its success.

National Organ Donation Week will start on 20 September 2021 and to raise awareness, we would like to invite you to join us in walking up Snowdon in memory of your loved one and one of those who saved the lives of others through the gift of donation.

Two recently recruited Consultant Nurses for Dementia have outlined how they hope to help Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board deliver gold standard dementia care.

NEW STUDENTS at colleges and universities across North Wales will be offered sexual health advice as part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s annual SEXtember campaign

District Nurses working in North Meirionnydd in Gwynedd have been awarded funding from the Queen’s Nursing Institute to improve complex care in their community.

More children across North Wales have been enjoying food and exercise activities this summer with almost 50% more schools taking part in the award-winning School Holiday Enrichment Programme (SHEP).