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50-day winter challenge shows encouraging signs
The 50-day winter challenge to help more people return home from hospital is showing promising results, Health Secretary Jeremy Miles has said.

Wales and Northern Ireland work together on groundbreaking cancer innovation projects
Five innovative projects across Wales and Northern Ireland have been awarded a share of £1million to develop technology to reduce waiting times and improve outcomes for cancer patients.

New Chief Medical Officer for Wales appointed
Professor Isabel Oliver has been appointed as’ the new Chief Medical Officer for Wales.

Health Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data: November and December 2024
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles, said:

More than 400,000 visit pharmacies for common health issues
The Welsh public are being urged to visit their local pharmacies for free advice and treatment for a wide range of illnesses, as new figures reveal more than 400,000 people used the common ailments service in the last 12 months.

Wales to take part in largest ever UK wide pandemic response exercise
Wales will take part in the largest ever UK wide pandemic response exercise this Autumn.

First in UK group to improve social care workforce conditions
Wales is the first in the UK to have set up a group bringing government, employers and trade unions together to improve ways of working for staff in the social care sector.

Sir Frank calls time as Chief Medical Officer for Wales after eight years
Wales’ leading doctor Sir Dr Frank Atherton has announced he will stand down after eight and half years as the Welsh Government’s Chief Medical Officer.

New app to improve maternity care in Wales
Pregnant women will benefit from better maternity care as a new app and electronic health record system is rolled out across Wales.

Health Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data: October and November 2024
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles, said:

Women’s Health Plan for Wales launched to close the gender health gap
The first Women’s Health Plan for Wales has been launched today (Monday 9 December 2024) setting out a 10-year vision to improve healthcare services for women.

A new approach to promote bone health unveiled
New standards to improve the care and treatment of bone health issues and prevent more people suffering painful and debilitating fractures have been published.