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Big fall in new HIV cases as testing and treatment reaches record levels

New data shows a significant 20% fall in new HIV cases in Wales last year, as more people than ever have been tested.

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Haunted happenings and hwyl: Welsh Museums Festival returns for half term

From ghostly Halloween celebrations to a famous boathouse and an abundance of hwyl, there’s plenty on offer over this October half term as the Welsh Museums Festival kicks off its 11th year, including its own passport to adventure.

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Cookery classes help tackle alcohol misuse

People with long-term alcohol problems are learning to prepare meals together – thanks to a new project that addresses the poor nutrition and social isolation often linked to alcohol misuse.

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Improvements to be made to NHS Wales complaints system

The NHS complaints process in Wales will be significantly strengthened after the Senedd approved new regulations today (Tuesday 14 October).

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Preparing Wales for winter

The NHS and social care in Wales are getting extra support to prepare for winter pressures and households are getting support to stay warm. 

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99% of pharmacies now able to treat UTIs

The overwhelming majority of pharmacies across Wales will be providing free treatment for a common infection without an appointment or prescription.

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Getting fit for the future: Serving up revitalised sporting facilities for all

Court collaboration projects demonstrate commitment to improving sports infrastructure across Wales.

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More than two-thirds of Welsh pharmacies now provide electronic prescribing

The Electronic Prescription Service, which enables prescriptions to be transferred electronically between GPs and pharmacies, is now available in seven out of 10 of pharmacies in Wales.

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Tailored employment scheme blazing a trail into the workplace

The £10million ‘Trailblazer’ programme continues to deliver tailored employment support with confirmation of second year funding.

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Diagnostic equipment upgrade in West Wales

£481,000 of Welsh Government funding will upgrade Withybush General Hospital’s gamma camera system to boost diagnostics.

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Former children’s commissioner to chair Wales-wide assessment of maternity and neonatal services

Former children’s commissioner Sally Holland will chair the independent assessment of all maternity and neonatal services in Wales.

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£1.3m to upgrade x-ray room in Swansea

People in Swansea will benefit from faster diagnoses following a £1.3m Welsh Government investment to upgrade x-ray facilities in Morriston Hospital’s emergency department.