Health Board News

Life-saving staff at Ysbyty Gwynedd have been thanked for their efforts to tackle COVID-19 with a colourful celebration.

Today Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board held a Board meeting virtually. Due to government guidance, it was not possible to hold the meeting in public, as is usual. Unfortunately, due to technical issues it was not possible to livestream this meeting as planned. We apologise to those who were unable to observe the meeting. We recorded the meeting and it will be available to view through our social media channels

People can still access emergency dental services in North Wales during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is offering an opportunity for Rhyl residents to share feedback on the development of the new North Denbighshire Community Hospital

In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, plans have been put in place to increase the number of available beds across the six community hospitals in Gwynedd and Anglesey to ensure patients with COVID-19 are cared for separately.

People across Wales are being urged to stay safe and well and to remember emergency department staff are available if they need urgent help.

During the outbreak of COVID-19 Orthopaedic teams across the Health Board are working differently to ensure people still have access to the care they need.  

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has been working with Arfon GPs to set up a Local Assessment Centre to help manage the treatment of patients with symptoms of COVID-19 in the community.

A nurse who made a miracle recovery after being involved in a road accident is now caring for patients alongside her colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A free app is allowing parents to receive regular updates and photos of their child on Special Care Baby Units (SCBU) during the outbreak of COVID-19.

The Chair and Chief Executive of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board have thanked people across North Wales for the crucial role they are playing in helping the NHS cope with the COVID-19 crisis.

But as Wales prepares to enter its eighth week of lockdown, and with a Bank Holiday weekend approaching, they have warned that it’s too early for people to let their guard down.

As part of the response to the outbreak of COVID-19 Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board is prioritising those patients across North Wales who are in need of the most urgent care, such as those who need cancer treatment.

New and expectant mums who are struggling with their mental health are being reminded that support is still available during the COVID-19 crisis.

Occupational Therapists at Glan Clwyd Hospital are preparing care packages to ensure patients returning home from hospital have supplies.

Temporary changes are in place on how to access Glan Clwyd Hospital as part of our measures to keep staff and patients safe.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has launched a recruitment campaign this week, appealing for clinical professionals to join in the fight against Covid-19.

Four online parenting courses are being launched by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, in partnership with Local Authorities this week and will be available free of charge to all residents of North Wales until November 2022.

North Wales will increase its Coronavirus testing capacity with the opening of a new drive-through centre in Llandudno this week.