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What are the symptoms of hepatitis B
WEBAccording to the NHS website, there are a few symptoms of hepatitis B that people might notice. These include: A high temperature. Tiredness. Pain in the upper tummy. Feeling sick or being sick. Patches of raised skin that may become itchy (hives) Yellowing of the skin and whitening of the eyes (jaundice)
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New Orthopaedic Hub to be built at Llandudno Hospital
WEBTHE Welsh Government has agreed to fund a new Orthopaedic Hub at Llandudno Hospital. Up to £29.4million will be provided for the new hub that is set to transform elective orthopaedic services at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) and provide benefits for patients, staff and the wider North Wales community, …
What to do if you see an Asian hornet at home or when out
WEBAn app called Asian Hornet Watch was launched in 2017 and gives people the opportunity to report sightings of the insect, according to the government website. The app can be downloaded on iOS and Android. The Environment Department (Defra) said the species is not established in the UK yet but early trapping is fundamental to eradication …
Betsi Cadwaladr fined £200,000 after death of patient
WEBONE of the largest health boards in Wales has been fined £200,000 after a patient died in its care. Llandudno Magistrates’ Court heard that Dawn Owen, 46, was found unconscious at the Hergest Unit - a secure mental health unit - at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor on April 20 2021. Dawn’s family have called on Betsi Cadwaladr University …
Common hormone could become new dementia drug, scientists say
WEBCommon hormone could become new dementia drug, scientists say. A hormone present in the human body could be used to stop early stage Alzheimer’s disease in its tracks, scientists have announced. Researchers at the University of Dundee have discovered that a small part of an appetite-suppressing hormone called leptin, which is …
Concern raised over benzodiazepines containing nitazenes
WEBOverdoses from opioids like nitazenes can be reversed if Naloxone, a life-saving medicine, is administered. Within Wales, Naloxone can be ordered free of charge online from Dan 24/7, the Welsh drug and alcohol helpline. Prof Rick Lines, Head of Substance Misuse at Public Health Wales and WEDINOS said: “We’re concerned that …
Wales: Improvements being made in eating disorder care
WEBThat is targeted at young people aged 16 to 25 and health boards are already providing early intervention models of care – support aimed at preventing people from requiring specialist care and for people waiting for treatment to start.
Three rapid diagnosis clinics to open in North
WEBTHREE diagnosis clinics for cancer patients are set to be opened in North Wales in a boost for plans to tackle a backlog of cases missed during the pandemic. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) said the GP referral clinics will open at three acute hospital sites - Glan Clwyd Hospital, Gwynedd Hospital and Wrexham Maelor …
Multi-million-pound plans for Llandudno Hospital backed
WEBPLANS for the multi-million pound redevelopment of a hospital have been backed by health bosses. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board backed a business case to redevelop Llandudno Hospital during a board meeting on Thursday. The proposals will see two new operating theatres built, while the hospital’s Aberconwy Ward will be …
NOSTALGIA: The history of Rhyl's Royal Alexandra Hospital
WEB2. THIS week’s Nostalgia looks at the history of the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Rhyl. The hospital dates back to 1872, when a house on East Parade was converted into a convalescent home for sick and needy children. As demand for places grew, the Baths Hotel was bought and became the Children’s Hospital and Convalescent Home.
Hopes new partnership can be secured for Betws-y-Coed GP practice
WEBAlison Kemp, Associate Director for Primary Care and Community (Central) at BCUHB, said: “The partners of Betws Y Coed GP Practice have given notice that they will be ending their contract with the Health Board from April 30 2024.
New chair of special measures health board appointed
WEBDyfed Edwards (Image: BCUHB) A NEW chair of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has been appointed. Dyfed Edwards, who has been in post as interim chair since February 2023, was formally appointed to the post by Wales' Health Minister, Eluned Morgan MS, on Tuesday, January 30. Dyfed said: "Health, and the …
Name revealed for new cross-border Mother and Baby Unit
WEBTHE name of a new regional 'Mother and Baby mental health unit' has been revealed. Preparatory work officially started in November on the £7.5m single storey building, which is the first of its kind across Cheshire, Merseyside, and North Wales. The name ‘Seren Lodge’ has been chosen by mum’s who have experienced maternal mental …
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 come as a result of her unique work within employment wellbeing. The boss of Elevate hosted the Women’s Health Summit at Craven Cottage in partnership with Women in …
Analysis reveals ‘shift’ towards private healthcare
WEBNuffield Trust analysis suggests the biggest rises in people turning to private healthcare have occurred in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. According to the analysis: – The vast majority of planned hospital admissions in England – around 85% – are NHS patients in NHS hospitals, but this has fallen from 88% before the pandemic
North Wales ‘independent’ health services watchdog disbanded
WEBDISAPPOINTMENT has been expressed over a decision to axe an independent public health services watchdog which “changed the landscape of the NHS” and “gave patients a voice.”. The North Wales Community Health Council (NWCHC) is being disbanded after almost half a decade on Friday, March 31. The volunteer- led …
LOOK: Inside Lyons's new Marian Resort and Spa in Dyserth
WEBThe Marian Resort and Spa welcomed its first guests over the Easter weekend after a multi-million-pound makeover. Lyons Holiday Parks purchased the site in 2019 for an undisclosed sum. It was on the market with Lambert Smith Hampton for £2million. The Journal was invited to celebrate the opening of the new resort on Friday, …
Nant Y Glyn patients struggling to access support
WEBPATIENTS are struggling to access support from Nant Y Glyn Mental Health Resource Centre in Colwyn Bay. This is according to Darren Millar, MS for Clwyd West, who raised his concerns in the Senedd earlier this month. Mr Millar challenged both the First Minister Mark Drakeford and Lynne Neagle, Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Well …
£2.7m to improve emergency departments across Wales
WEBEMERGENCY departments and minor injury units in Wales are to get share of £2.7m to enhance environments for better patient and staff experience. The split funding, from the Welsh Government, will support different proposals submitted by every health board in Wales for wide ranging matters such as: Improved accessibility.
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