Health Board News

A Gastroenterology Clinical Specialist Nurse has been recognised for her outstanding leadership skills with a special award.

Over one million COVID-19 vaccinations have now been given to people living or working in North Wales.

IMMUNISATION EXPERTS from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are asking parents to ensure their children are up-to-date with vaccinations before they start school this September.

A teenager who has complex learning disabilities and kidney disease has been given a new lease of life, thanks to a pioneering initiative led by North Wales NHS staff, which has been shortlisted for two national awards.

A nurse leader who is passionate about broadening the skills of others in her profession has been shortlisted for a top national award.

Patients with Long-COVID are working in partnership with the Health Board to help shape future services for people with the condition.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is holding two Q&A sessions on COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant and breastfeeding women living in Flintshire and Wrexham. 

A 42-year-old father who is receiving intensive care treatment after becoming seriously ill with COVID-19 says he regrets turning down the vaccine months earlier.

BUSINESSES ACROSS North Wales are being urged to support breastfeeding by providing safe and welcoming spaces for mothers and babies as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease.

A Wrexham man who received surgery for a life-threatening bleed has praised the hospital staff who saved his life.

Jo Whitehead, Chief Executive of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has announced the appointment of Dr Nick Lyons as Executive Medical Director, who is expected to take up post at the end of August 2021.  

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is holding more mobile vaccination clinics across Flintshire and Wrexham over the next two weeks. 

A patient is thrilled to have ticked off her dream of riding a large red American-style truck from her bucket list.

A new drive-through spirometry service has opened at Wrexham Maelor Hospital to test patients with breathing difficulties, increasing the testing capacity by 30%. 

Ysbyty Gwynedd has been awarded for their commitment to patient safety after successfully completing a national programme of local data audits.

We have teamed-up with healthtech company Huma to assess whether people with heart problems can be supported in their homes using an app that reports on their condition.

Patients with spinal conditions can now access specialist care closer to their home as satellite clinics are introduced into North Wales for the first time. 

Two caring members of staff from Rhuddlan Children’s Centre have transformed an overgrown area into a ‘sanctuary’ for all staff to use.