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Inhaler recycling scheme helping reduce NHS Wales emissions as £800k funding pot launches
A Welsh Government funded inhaler recycling scheme is helping NHS Wales reduce its carbon emissions and work towards Net Zero ambitions, as a funding pot opens for the social and primary and community care sectors worth £800,000.
First step in the development of a new regional treatment hub underway
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has today [15th February 2023] announced the development of a new diagnostics and treatment centre for the South East Wales region, located in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Plan to address NHS workforce challenges
The Welsh Government has today set out its plans to address the challenges of staffing the Welsh NHS.
£86 million investment to improve cancer radiotherapy services for South Wales
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has today announced more than £86 million for new cancer treatment facilities, equipment, and software.
Advanced Paramedics reducing hospital admissions.
Advanced Paramedics Practitioners (APP) across Wales are helping to treat more people in the community and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
Wales to introduce UK-first mandatory national licensing scheme for special procedures such as tattoos
Wales is set to become the first UK nation to introduce a mandatory national licensing scheme for tattoo artists and those working in body piercing, semi-permanent make-up, acupuncture and electrolysis, Chief Medical Officer Frank Atherton has announced.
Funding to increase allied health professionals and access to community-based care.
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has today [24th January] announced £5m to increase the number of allied health professionals (AHPs) and increase access to community-based care to help people remain active and independent.
Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data
A Welsh Government spokesperson said: “The NHS in Wales is still under enormous pressure, with operational data suggesting December saw the busiest day for NHS Wales on record. Official statistics show nearly 400,000 consultations+ were carried out in November in hospitals alone and over 111,000 patient pathways were closed, an increase of 4.7% from the previous month and back to pre-pandemic levels.
Extra training places for nurses and paramedics in Wales thanks to 8% increase in training budget
Almost 400 more nurse training places will be created in Wales thanks to an 8% increase in the NHS Wales training budget, Health Minister Eluned Morgan today announced.
Chief Medical Officer reminds people to keep defences up against flu and COVID this winter.
The latest data shows the prevalence of flu, COVID-19 and other seasonal respiratory viruses has increased over the Christmas period and remains at very high levels. Today (6 January) the latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures show that rates of COVID-19 have increased from 1.89% to 5.7% in Wales.