Deputy Health Minister Vaughan Gething has praised NHS staff at Singleton Hospital for their work in dealing with recent winter pressures.
On a visit to the hospital today (Thursday March 12) he toured the minor injuries unit and the acute GP unit where he thanked frontline doctors, nurses and staff for their ongoing work in dealing with the increased number of people using NHS services.
Singleton’s minor injuries unit provides cover from 8am until 8pm and is led by GPs, with support from qualified nurses. It delivers a range of local emergency care services for people in Swansea West and offers an alternative to visiting A&E.
The Deputy Minister also toured the acute GP unit, which provides clinical assessment for patients referred by their GP. All patients are assessed by an experienced GP, who have immediate access to laboratory, electro-physiological and radiology services. This means some patients can be treated and safely discharged home the same day, preventing admission to hospital.
Mr Gething said:
“I want to thank all the staff at Singleton Hospital for their hard work and dedication, especially during the winter months when we have seen an increased number of patients using NHS services.
“It is great to meet and speak to frontline staff and hear directly how their important work makes sure the NHS offers the very best care to the people of Swansea and beyond.
“The two units I have visited today play an important role in ensuring people with non life-threatening injuries and conditions receive treatment quickly and help to reduce pressure on major A&E departments.”
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