Health Board News

An intricate and clever sculpture delivered to each of two vascular service staff signified more than just saving a life for a couple who had been married for 50 years.

The patients of Ysbyty Glan Clwyd’s vascular department, who we have called Mr and Mrs A to protect their privacy, sent the unusual and personal gift to the team members after a lifesaving operation in July this year

A new integrated Dementia and Adult Mental Health Centre has opened at Ysbyty Bryn Beryl in Pwllheli.

Flintshire County Council is developing proposals to build a new state of the art older persons care home in Flint, working in partnership with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. 

An orthopaedic theatre nurse who cried when seconded to a critical care unit at the height of the pandemic now believes the move was “fate”

FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE workers have called for people across North Wales to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting the flu vaccine this winter

An activities coordinator for patients has received both bronze and silver awards for her extra efforts as Patient Experience Champion.

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.