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17/12/2020
New Urgent Primary Care Centre project will help reduce pressures on GPs and Emergency Care services this winter

A new project will help improve treatment times and reduce pressures on GPs and Emergency Care services this winter.

16/12/2020
Improved efficiency and patient experience at first-in-Wales Glan Clwyd CT suite

Refurbishment work on the CT scanning suite at Glan Clwyd Hospital has brought improved facilities and first-of-its-kind in Wales technology.

16/12/2020
COVID-19 vaccinations start for Glan Clwyd staff

More than 200 high-risk and Emergency Department staff from Glan Clwyd Hospital are receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations

15/12/2020
Venue Cymru Opens its Doors to Care Home Staff for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Care home staff from across North Wales started to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations at Llandudno’s Rainbow Hospital today.

04/12/2020
Ysbyty Gwynedd Alaw Ward using remote monitoring technology during pandemic

New technology is allowing hospital staff to monitor some cancer patients who are on chemotherapy at home through a wearable smart watch.

04/12/2020
Deeside Rainbow Hospital team share their experiences of working at the temporary hospital

Members of the management team overseeing Ysbyty Enfys Deeside have shared their early experiences of running the temporary hospital.

03/12/2020
Nurse leader lands prestigious UK-wide health award

A senior nurse who leads Abergele’s District Nurses has landed a top UK-wide health award.

02/12/2020
COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment in Wales

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine temporary authorisation for use.

01/12/2020
New therapies suite completed as part of Ruthin Hospital redevelopment

A new therapies suite at Ruthin Hospital will help people in the surrounding area access care closer to home.

27/11/2020
Flu Kills – Rhod Gilbert Appeals to Care Home Staff to Have Their Jab.

Welsh Comedian Rhod Gilbert is urging care home staff to get their flu jab after seeing the devastating impact the virus can have.

26/11/2020
Criccieth man thanks Ysbyty Gwynedd Urology team for their care with generous donation

A Criccieth man, who is recovering from bladder cancer, has donated over £5,500 Ysbyty Gwynedd’s to Ysbyty Gwynedd's Urology team to thank them for their care.

26/11/2020
Patient thanks Ysbyty Gwynedd team who saved his hand after devastating injury

A self-employed roller shutter fitter who feared he wouldn’t be able to work again after badly injuring his hand, has praised the team at Ysbyty Gwynedd for the excellent care he was given.

24/11/2020
Health Board de-escalated from Special Measures

We are pleased to share the news that this afternoon, Health Minister Vaughan Gething announced that the Health Board would be de-escalated from Special Measures with immediate effect.  

23/11/2020
Nursing support workers celebrated at Llandudno Hospital

The contribution of nursing support staff has been celebrated at Llandundo Hospital.

19/11/2020
Plans for North Wales' first Dental Training Unit

A North Wales Dental Training Unit will be established as part of wide ranging plans to improve access to dentistry services across the region.

18/11/2020
New additional support for cancer patients on Ward Alaw – thanks to Tîm Irfon

#TeamIrfon, part of the North Wales NHS Charity, Awyr Las, are proud to announce the creation of a brand new post - a mental health worker for Alaw Ward. 

18/11/2020
Mental health helpline volunteer's 25 years of service recognised with special award

A volunteer who has given a quarter century of service to a North Wales based mental health helpline has been recognised with a special award.

17/11/2020
New homes for Wrexham's Critical Care and Respiratory teams

A modern new Critical Care Unit is now available for the most poorliest patients at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

16/11/2020
First patients admitted to Deeside Rainbow Hospital

Deeside Rainbow Hospital, that was built to boost capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic, has received its first patients.

13/11/2020
'Outstanding nurse and human being' scoops Seren Betsi Award

An ‘outstanding nurse and human being’ has been presented with a surprise award for his commitment to deliver the very best care to adults with learning disabilities.