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Innovative children’s service and new liquid biopsy method to treat cancer faster, amongst projects nominated for healthcare awards

The Advancing Healthcare Awards Cymru (AHAs) shines a spotlight on and celebrates the work of allied health professionals, healthcare scientists and other skilled colleagues who have implemented innovative healthcare practices in Wales – with awards sponsored by the Welsh Government.

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New digital innovations improving safety, cutting waiting times and saving NHS Wales money

Progress on digital innovations which are helping to cut waiting times and save NHS Wales money have been welcomed by the Health Minister Eluned Morgan.

 

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Chief Nursing Officer prioritises the health and wellbeing of the nursing and midwifery professions across Wales

Chief Nursing Officer for Wales (CNO), Sue Tranka, commences her third year in post and recognises the importance in supporting efforts to enhance the wellbeing of the professions through physical, emotional, work-life balance and fostering a supportive workplace culture.

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Call for everyone to play part in future of Wales’ health and social care services

Health Minister, Eluned Morgan, is calling on everyone to play their part in the future of Wales’ health and social care system, as a new report shows an ageing and sicker population will put it under greater strain.

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Bowel screening age lowered to 51 in Wales

People aged 51-54 in Wales will now automatically receive at-home bowel screening tests and early detection can save lives.

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Detect early, treat early, save your sight

Routine sight tests are the best way to make sure your eyes are healthy, and could lead to successful treatment for unknown, sight threatening conditions and maybe even your life.

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Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data – July and August 2023

The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS Performance data published today (September 21st).

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NHS Wales to build a culture of speaking up.

New guidance will help NHS Wales to build a culture in which ‘Speaking Up’, is supported safely and all concerns are listened to.

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New advice for schools about vaping

Today, Public Health Wales has published new guidance for secondary schools to tackle vaping.

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Metastatic breast cancer campaigner meets Health Minister to discuss improvement in services

Campaigner Tassia Haines has been praised by the Health Minister, Eluned Morgan, for her efforts to improve services for metastatic breast cancer in Wales.

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Changes to cell and tissue donation to be introduced in Wales

As part of a four-nation agreement, the Welsh Government has announced that restrictions preventing some LGBTQ+ people from donating tissue, surgical bone and stem cells will be lifted in Wales.