Palliative Care
CARMARTHEN: ‘I read it three times’ — MBE for the hospice nurse who’s spent a career at the end of life
Kiera Jones, a Soul Midwife at Skanda Vale Hospice near Carmarthen, says she was incredulous when the letter arrived —…
Veteran Llanelli Labour MP says she will vote against Government’s assisted dying bill
Dame Nia Griffith MP has said she is "concerned around the potential applications and consequences" of the assisted dying bill…
Volunteers launch social group for patients in Swansea city centre cafe
Volunteers at Ty Olwen based at Morriston Hospital are spreading their wings by launching a social group for patients in…
Palliative patients benefit from ultrasound machine donation
A high-tech ultrasound machine which could give more palliative patients a better quality of life has been donated to Tŷ…
Mum’s the word as Swansea-based NHS family hit the heights to fundraise for patients
Two siblings working in the NHS are hitting the heights to raise money for specialist palliative care patients in Swansea…
Local charity donates £1.15m to Tŷ Olwen Hospice
More palliative care patients in Swansea Bay are receiving enhanced care and support following further staff recruitment thanks to a…
Palliative care paramedics shortlisted for national award
The UK’s first team of specialist paramedics who provide palliative and end of life care has been shortlisted for a…
£1.1million funding to deliver more staff and care for palliative care patients at Morriston Hospital
More palliative care patients in Swansea Bay are receiving enhanced care and support following further staff recruitment thanks to a…
New volunteer service gives extra support to palliative care patients
A new service using specially-trained volunteers is providing extra support, comfort and companionship to patients who are receiving end-of-life care.
GP hails new paramedic team as ‘game-changing’ for patients and families
A service which sees specialist paramedics supporting people in their last days of life has been hailed as game-changing by…
Welsh Ambulance Service appoints palliative care paramedics in UK first
The Welsh Ambulance Service has appointed its first dedicated palliative care paramedics. The new recruits will deliver specialist care to patients…