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New hospitals programme beset by ‘delay and indecision’ – health

WEBA Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: “We continue to make good progress across our New Hospital Programme, with six new hospitals …

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Patient choice for care outside of hospitals to be expanded in new

WEBThe Department for Health and Social Care said that any service providing care will be “free at the point of use and at NHS costs and standards”. The initiative is to …

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Blood proteins ‘warn of cancer seven years before diagnosis’

WEBThe two Cancer Research UK-funded studies from Oxford Population Health suggest the proteins could be involved at the earliest stages of cancer. Some could be …

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One-day stress workshops in schools for older teenagers ‘cut …

WEBOne-day stress workshops delivered to 16 to 18-year-olds in schools cut depression and boost wellbeing, according to a new study. Experts from King’s College …

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Final countdown to 2023 West Wales Health & Care Awards

WEBIt's the final countdown to the West Wales Health and Care Awards, taking place in Haverfordwest this week. Held in association with Werndale, part of Circle …

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BMI threshold for obesity in older people should be lowered

WEBThe World Health Organisation classifies people with a BMI of 30 or more as obese (PA) The threshold for detecting obesity should be lowered for middle-aged and …

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Well-being director hopes to inspire open discussions in workplace

WEBWell-being company director Ruth Tongue hopes her impact on attitudes towards female health in the workplace will serve generations of aspirational women to …

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Patient care boost with quality standards in Welsh EDs

WEBHealth boards are required to deploy the Quality Statement for Care in the Emergency Department, launched on March 15 by health minister Eluned Morgan, …

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Being physically active may boost quality of life for middle-aged …

WEBBeing consistently physically active is associated with an overall healthier life for middle-aged women, research suggests. Data from more than 11,000 women …

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Atkins accepts calls for national maternity care plan after birth

WEBMs Caulfield cited mental health support teams across England for new mothers, and pelvic health services and an increase in the number of midwives. She …

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Hundreds take first look at new Haematology and Oncology Day …

WEBMore than £670,000 was raised for the project by the University Health Board’s Pembrokeshire Cancer Services Fund, Adam’s Bucketful of Hope and …

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Covid leaks were so common it was like a ‘live feed’ of meetings, …

WEBLeaks from meetings of the Stormont Executive during the pandemic were so endemic that it was like a “live feed”, health minister Robin Swann has told the Covid-19 …

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Stormont collapse ‘meant opportunities to prepare health service …

WEBOpportunities to improve the resilience of the health system in Northern Ireland ahead of the Covid pandemic were lost because Stormont was suspended for …

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WHO pandemic preparedness treaty ‘not acceptable’ to UK …

WEBThe World Health Organisation’s draft pandemic preparedness treaty is not currently acceptable to the Government, a health minister has said. Andrew Stephenson …

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How many Covid cases have their been in Hywel Dda

WEBNo deaths were recorded in the Hywel Dda health board area. Dr Giri Shankar, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at …

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Dr Amir Khan on how weight loss jabs cut heart attack risk

WEBAn anti-obesity drug could have additional health benefits including reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes a new study has revealed. A five-year study was …

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Hywel Dda emergency departments under 'significant pressure'

WEBEMERGENCY departments in the Hywel Dda University Health Board region remain under “significant pressure” over the bank holiday weekend. The health board …

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Postcode lottery of maternity services highlighted in new report

WEBHealth minister Maria Caulfield said that maternity services “have not been where we want them to be” when she was challenged about the findings of the report. …

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Hywel Dda's director of nursing Mandy Rayani to retire

WEBA DIRECTOR of nursing at Hywel Dda University Health Board will be retiring at the end of this year. Mandy Rayani, the health board’s director of nursing, quality and …

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Government ‘dragging its feet’ in response to report on women’s …

WEBA Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) report ruled in March that some women born in the 1950s were not adequately informed about the …

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Ban pesticide use in urban areas across England, MPs and …

WEBCampaigners said it will boost biodiversity and health across England amid warnings that the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Pesticide …

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Fulham praised for hosting safe space to discuss female health

WEBThe South West London club hosted the Women’s Health Summit, in partnership with Elevate and Women in Football which provided invaluable insight for …

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