Health and Care
Swansea Bay Health Board postpones some planned surgery due to COVID pressures
Swansea Bay University Health Board is postponing some planned care in response to Covid-19 pressures. In a statement, Chris White,…
Pilot of COVID-19 vaccination roll-out to Welsh care homes to begin
A pilot for the roll-out of the COVID-19 Pfizer / BioNtech vaccine to Welsh care homes is to begin on…
Team of champions help Swansea Bay patients with learning difficulties face surgery
An award winning team of 'learning disability champions' in Swansea Bay hospital theatres are helping patients with learning disabilities who…
Landmark changes to blood donation rules as Government lifts LGBT+ restrictions
Wales has taken the landmark decision to lift restrictions on LGBT+ people donating blood. As part of a four-nations agreement,…
Welsh Government announce plans for serial COVID testing in schools and colleges from January
The Welsh Government has announced plans to roll out serial testing in schools and colleges from January. Under this process,…
Ambulance fleet innovation recognised with award
THE Welsh Ambulance Service has scooped a prestigious industry award for its work in modernising its fleet to more environmentally…
First Minister announces updated COVID control plan to be published next week
An updated version of Wales’ COVID control plan will be published next week, the First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.…
Health Board appeals for public support to alleviate pressure on hospitals
Hywel Dda University Health Board is appealing for public support as its hospitals are operating under extreme pressure. Whilst high…
Sad death of health care support worker who tested positive for Covid-19
Swansea Bay University Health Board have paid tribute to health care support worker Beverley Ford, who has died following a…
Closing schools early ‘would risk virus spread’ says leader of Swansea Council
Shutting schools in Swansea early would likely increase the spread of coronavirus and lead to even higher infection rates, more…