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Hospital construction facilities approved after revised plans submitted
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (635+ words) Richard Evans, Local Democracy Reporter Plans for welfare facilities for construction staff working on a new hospital have been approved " after the site was moved following residents" objections. Denbighshire County Council"s planning committee met at the authority"s Ruthin…...
Hospital failures linked to patient's fatal overdose, Ombudsman finds
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (799+ words) A series of failures by hospital doctors and pharmacists led to a patient being wrongly supplied with morphine when he was discharged from hospital, before he died from a fatal overdose two days later, a watchdog has found. A highly…...
World-first cancer research project is happening in Wales
2+ day, 18+ min ago (785+ words) Welsh scientists are hoping to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer using world-leading MRI technology that's only available in Cardiff. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men in Wales, with 2, 500 cases diagnosed each year…...
NHS waiting list rises for first time in 10 months as Welsh Government unveils "145m recovery package
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (727+ words) The number of people waiting for NHS treatment in Wales has risen for the first time in 10 months, with more than 680, 000 treatment pathways now open and a significant increase in the number of patients facing the longest waits. New figures…...
Welsh Government announces extra "145m for NHS
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (595+ words) The Welsh Government has announced an additional "145 million for NHS Wales, with the majority of the funding earmarked for efforts to reduce waiting lists. The funding package, which will be included in the Welsh Government's first Supplementary Budget for 2026-27, consists…...
10, 000 boost to help address growing mental health challenges among farmers
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (716+ words) A vital mental health support service for farmers and rural communities across Gwent is set to expand after securing a "10, 000 grant. The funding from The Hospital Saturday Fund will enable Mind in Gwent to extend its rural support service, previously…...
Boosting vaccine uptake goal for Welsh university experts" Colombia meeting
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (465+ words) Boosting the uptake of vaccines for some of the world's most harmful diseases will be the focus of experts at a Welsh university during an international meeting of the global vaccine community. Dr Kate Parsons and Dr Simon Payne from…...
Councillors to reconsider plans linked to "33m hospital redevelopment
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (433+ words) Richard Evans, Local Democracy Reporter Councillors will revisit plans related to the "33m redevelopment of a north Wales hospital later this week. Denbighshire County Council's planning committee is due to debate the application at its meeting at County Hall, Ruthin, on…...
Welsh university launches animations tackling domestic abuse in later life
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (553+ words) Researchers at a Welsh university have released two new animations exploring the often-overlooked experiences of older people living with domestic abuse. "Space to Tell" and "Power of Asking", created by Aberystwyth University academics in partnership with Creative Connection Animation Studio…...
Welsh patients wait more than two decades for hypermobility diagnosis, study finds
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (472+ words) People in Wales face the longest waits in the UK for a diagnosis of hypermobility-related conditions, with some spending more than two decades seeking answers, according to new research. A major UK-wide study found Welsh patients waited an average of…...