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31/07/2019
Work is progressing to develop the new North Denbighshire Community Hospital in Rhyl

The new hospital, which will be built next to the existing Royal Alexandra Hospital, will include modern, fit for purpose facilities for new and existing services at the site.

30/07/2019
Overnight hub to be extended until 2020 at Ysbyty Alltwen

Ysbyty Alltwen’s Minor Injury Unit will remain open 24 hours a day to ensure the community can access non-urgent care until March 2020.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">New employment programme will help people with mental health problems</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">New employment programme will help people with mental health problems</span>
26/07/2019
New employment programme will help people with mental health problems find and remain in work

People who struggle to hold down a job because of mental health problems are being encouraged to take advantage of a new support service, which is the first of its kind in Wales.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Ysbyty Gwynedd ED ranked best in UK</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Ysbyty Gwynedd ED ranked best in UK</span>
25/07/2019
Ysbyty Gwynedd Emergency Department ranked amongst the best in the UK by doctors in training

Doctors in training have ranked Ysbyty Gwynedd’s Emergency Department as one of the best places to train in the UK.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Pioneering partnership gives families choice and support</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Pioneering partnership gives families choice and support</span>
23/07/2019
Pioneering Partnership Gives Families Choice and Support

A pioneering partnership to give families in north Wales choice of where their seriously ill child dies has been launched by Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospice and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">300 health and social professionals share ideas on improving community services</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">300 health and social professionals share ideas on improving community services</span>
23/07/2019
More than 300 health and social care professionals share ideas on improving community services

Health and social care colleagues from across North Wales joined forces to share ideas and learning at a community care conference in Llandudno.

<div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Psychologist chosen as Wrexham diabetes champion</span><br></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Psychologist chosen as Wrexham diabetes champion</span><br></div>
23/07/2019
Psychologist chosen as diabetes champion for Wrexham

A psychologist from Wrexham Maelor Hospital has been selected as a Diabetes UK Clinical Champion, to help transform care for people living with diabetes in the area.

<div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Money raised in memory of Anglesey man towards YG ICU</span><br></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Money raised in memory of Anglesey man towards YG ICU</span><br></div>
19/07/2019
Over £3,500 raised in memory of popular Anglesey man towards Ysbyty Gwynedd's Intensive Care Unit

The fiancé of an Anglesey man who tragically died after suffering a brain haemorrhage has raised over £3,500 towards the Intensive Care Unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">North Wales learning disability team shortlisted for national health award</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">North Wales learning disability team shortlisted for national health award</span>
19/07/2019
North Wales learning disability team who go "above and beyond" shortlisted for top national health award

A Llanfairfechan-based healthcare team have been shortlisted for a top national award for going “above and beyond” to enhance the quality of life for people with learning disabilities

Plans for new mental health support revealed
Plans for new mental health support revealed
17/07/2019
Plans for new mental health support revealed by Betsi Health Board

Plans to introduce earlier support for people with mental health problems have been revealed by Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Wrexham Hospital offers same day hip surgery</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Wrexham Hospital offers same day hip surgery</span>
17/07/2019
Wrexham Maelor Hospital first in Wales to offer 'same day discharge hip replacement surgery'

Wrexham Maelor has become the first hospital in Wales to perform planned ‘same day discharge hip replacement surgery’.

<div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">New ward opens at Ysbyty Bryn Beryl</span><br></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">New ward opens at Ysbyty Bryn Beryl</span><br></div>
12/07/2019
Celebrations all round as new ward opens at Ysbyty Bryn Beryl

A new ward which has improved the environment for patients and staff has officially opened at Ysbyty Bryn Beryl.

<div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">New end of treatment bell at Wrexham Maelor</span><br></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">New end of treatment bell at Wrexham Maelor</span><br></div>
11/07/2019
New End of Treatment bell signals baby Theo's road to recovery

Wrexham Maelor Hospital has been gifted with a new bell to help patients signal the end of their treatment.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Inspirational nurse recognised for dedication to stroke services</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Inspirational nurse recognised for dedication to stroke services</span>
11/07/2019
Inspirational nurse recognised for her dedication to stroke services

A Wrexham nurse who has been described as an inspirational leader by her colleagues, and a champion for stroke services has been recognised with a prestigious award.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">SEARCH graduates celebrate a successful year</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">SEARCH graduates celebrate a successful year</span>
10/07/2019
Project SEARCH graduates celebrate a successful year

A group of Project SEARCH interns became proud graduates this month, receiving their certificates at a ceremony in front of their families.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Wrexham mental health team in running for top health award</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Wrexham mental health team in running for top health award</span>
10/07/2019
Wrexham mental health team in the running for top UK health award

A Wrexham Maelor Hospital mental health team have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

<div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Exhibition inspired by Snowdonia mental health art therapy opens</span><br></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Exhibition inspired by Snowdonia mental health art therapy opens</span><br></div>
09/07/2019
Exhibition inspired by Snowdonia mental health art therapy opens at Ysbyty Gwynedd

An exhibition showcasing artwork from an innovative mental health therapy programme held in the foothills of Snowdonia has been opened at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Dietitians work with North Wales food banks</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Dietitians work with North Wales food banks</span>
06/07/2019
Dietitians working with North Wales food banks to mark Dietitians Week 2019

Dietitians have teamed up with Conwy and Denbighshire food banks to help families prepare simple, tasty, healthy meals.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">New same day emergency care unit at YGC</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">New same day emergency care unit at YGC</span>
03/07/2019
New Same Day Emergency Care unit to improve treatment time and increase capacity at Glan Clwyd Hospital

A new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at Glan Clwyd Hospital will improve waiting times for people in need of urgent care.