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£2.4m for projects to reduce NHS Wales emissions
Under embargo 00.01am Friday 29th April
Ambitious project ideas to reduce carbon emissions across NHS Wales will be granted a share of £2.4m as part of the Welsh Government’s commitment to tackle climate change.
Testing changes for COVID-19 in hospital settings
The approach to testing for COVID-19 in hospital settings in Wales has been updated as vaccination has proven to be highly effective at reducing the risk of symptomatic illness, severe disease, hospitalisation and mortality.
Ambitious plan to end long waiting times and transform planned care
An ambitious plan to transform planned care in Wales and cut waiting times over the next four years will be published by Health Minister Eluned Morgan today (Tuesday 26 April).
Welsh Government response to publication of latest NHS Wales performance data
The Welsh Government has issued a statement on the latest NHS Wales performance data published today (Thursday, 21st April).
NHS Bursary extended in Wales
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed Wales will extend the NHS Wales Bursary scheme to eligible healthcare students studying in the 2023-24 academic year.
Wales' expanded flu programme extended by another year
The Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan has today confirmed Wales' flu vaccination programme will once again be extended to include those aged 50 and over and secondary school children in academic years 7-11 (11-16 years old).
“I want nursing and midwifery to be the most attractive career choices for health professionals” – Sue Tranka, Chief Nursing Officer for Wales.
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Wales, Sue Tranka has outlined her ambitious plans for the Nursing and Midwifery professions at today’s [8 April 2022] CNO Wales Conference.
111 service now available across Wales
Urgent medical and health advice is now available across Wales 24 hours a day, seven days a week following the successful rollout of the 111 helpline.
Further £5m investment in ‘innovative’ Long-COVID rehabilitation services
A support service helping people in Wales living with the long-term effects of COVID-19 will benefit from a further £5m of Welsh Government funding.
Health Minister warns about the ‘extraordinary pressure’ the health and social care system is currently under in Wales
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has warned the health and social care system in Wales is currently under ‘extraordinary pressure’ as a result of a range of factors.
Changes to testing and care homes as we all learn to live safely with coronavirus
A timetable for changes to Wales’ Test Trace Protect service is being published today (Monday) as part of wider plans to gradually move beyond the emergency response to the pandemic.
Welsh Government response to publication of latest NHS Wales performance data
The Welsh Government has issued a statement on the latest NHS Wales performance data published today (Thursday, 24th March).