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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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
New advice for schools about vaping
Today, Public Health Wales has published new guidance for secondary schools to tackle vaping.
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.
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.
Persistent pain no match for Paralympic dressage horse rider
A Paralympic dressage horse rider, who has overcome persistent pain to fulfil her dreams, has praised the launch of revised guidance by the Welsh Government to improve outcomes and experiences for people suffering from chronic pain.
New escalation levels of Welsh Health Boards announced.
The Welsh Government has announced that all health boards will now be in some form of escalation status amid concerns about the extreme financial challenges they are facing caused by years of UK Government austerity measures and record levels of inflation.
People in Wales reminded how they can help stop the spread of respiratory infections
As the summer draws to a close and schools prepare to return, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Chris Jones, is reminding people to stay at home and avoid contact with others if they are unwell and have a high temperature.
NHS Bursary extended in Wales with access to full maintenance loan amid cost of living crisis
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed Wales will extend the NHS Wales Bursary scheme to eligible healthcare students studying in the 2024-25 academic year, and allow them to access the full amount of maintenance loan in addition to the Bursary.