News
137 items found, showing page 8 of 12
‘Support the NHS this winter by getting your booster vaccination’ - Health Minister
The Health Minister is urging people to have their autumn Covid-19 booster vaccination to support the NHS ahead of winter.
Health Minister pledges £170m extra a year for ‘transformation’ of how planned care services are delivered
More than £170m extra a year is set to be invested in planned care across NHS Wales, Health Minister Eluned Morgan has announced at the inaugural Planned Care Summit.
Major trauma theatre plan moves a step closer
Plans to create two new theatres, including a dedicated major trauma theatre, at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff have been approved by the Health Minister.
Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data
The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS Performance data published today (21 October)
‘We are bracing ourselves for one of the hardest winters we have ever faced, but will keep essential services running,’ vows NHS Wales chief executive
NHS Wales chief executive Andrew Goodall has warned the dual challenge of the Covid pandemic and other respiratory viruses will make this winter ‘one of the hardest we have ever faced’, as the NHS Wales Health and Social Care Winter Plan is published.
‘Vaccines are best way to help NHS ahead of challenging winter’ – Health Minister
People eligible for booster COVID-19 vaccinations and flu jabs are encouraged to take up the offer ahead of a challenging winter for NHS Wales, the Health Minister has said.
Roll-out of Covid vaccination for 12 to 15-year-olds gathers pace in Wales
As 12 to 15-year-olds across Wales start to receive their Covid-19 vaccinations, the Health Minister today (4 October) confirmed they will all be offered a vaccine by the end of October half-term.
New NHS Wales Chief Executive and Director General for Health and Social Services appointed
The new Chief Executive of the NHS in Wales and Director General for Health and Social Services will be Judith Paget, it has been announced.
A billion items of PPE issued to keep NHS and social care staff safe
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed more than a billion items of free personal protective equipment (PPE) have been issued to the NHS and social care sector across Wales since the start of the pandemic.
Welsh Government confirms international travel changes and calls for PCR test retention
The Welsh Government has confirmed it will merge the green and amber travel lists into one and remove the requirement for pre-departure testing for those fully vaccinated.
Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data
“Despite increasing pressures during unprecedented levels of demand and activity, our hardworking NHS staff continue to deliver high levels of care treating patients during a pandemic.
Welsh Government to invest nearly £25m in four new digital scanners to cut waiting times and meet service demand
The Welsh Government will invest almost £25m in up to four new PET-CT scanners across Wales to improve access to this cutting edge diagnostic technology.