Working in partnership to protect our communities/Gweithio mewn partneriaeth i amddiffyn...
Everything that needs to be done will be done, to protect communities in west Wales in light of the Coronavirus pandemic say health and...
A message from Iceland CEO
Dear Customer,
We know you’ll have seen a lot of updates like this in the last couple of weeks, but I wanted to share a...
Local Businesses offering support CORVID 19
Shops and delivery services temporary or permanent
AMMAN GWEDRAETH
Day Today, 6 Church Street, Llandybie
General grocery stores, Local deliveries available, call Jason.
01269853807
JRG Williams Pharmacy 31...
Public asked to work with local NHS | Gofyn i’r cyhoedd...
NB please note this information is correct as of Monday 16 March / ON nodwch bod y wybodaeth hon yn gywir ddydd Llun 16...
A message from McDonald’s UK and Ireland CEO
Given the unprecedented situation regarding COVID-19, I wanted to update you on the steps we are taking to keep our restaurants clean and safe...
Second Llandovery public drop-in event to be rescheduled / Ail-drefnu ail...
Plans to hold a second public drop-in event in Llandovery to discuss ideas and ask questions about healthcare provision at the town’s hospital and...
Phil Harmonics Choir donate £500 to the Chemotherapy Day Unit at...
Thank you to the Phil Harmonics Choir for their donation of £500 to the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Prince Philip Hospital.
Marie Williams, Senior Sister...
Kidwelly Tea Dance Club donate £500 to Breast Care Unit Prince...
A big thank you to Kidwelly Tea Dance Club for raising funds for the Breast Care Unit at Prince Philip Hospital.
Sandra Griffiths, Club Secretary...
ANNMARIE THOMAS – £9200 DONATION TO PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES
In June 2018, Annmarie Thomas from Llannon, Carmarthenshire, was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). GBS is a very rare condition that affects the nerves...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance
A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. Wuhan novel coronavirus (covid-19) is a new strain...
Statement released by Hywel Dda Health Board:
Following this evening’s (Tuesday 10th March 2020) announcement by the Chief Medical Officer for Wales, we would like to reassure our communities that we...
Protecting our communities from Coronavirus / Amddiffyn ein cymunedau rhag Coronavirus
Hywel Dda University Health Board has opened two Coronavirus Testing Units (CTUs) to help protect the health of our communities during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The...
New orthodontic provider for residents of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire/Darparwr orthodonteg...
Hywel Dda University Health Board will be contacting patients to make them aware that those requiring orthodontic services will receive their treatment through a...
Hywel Dda Reassuring Communities
We are reassuring our communities that our care and services continue as usual, following the announcement by the Chief Medical Officer for Wales.
People can...
Hywel Dda Health Charities – Sosban Road Runners
A massive Thank you to Llanelli Sospan Road Runners who donated £1,000 to Ward 1 at Prince Phillip Hospital
Ward sister Laura Froggatt said
“We are...
1 in 14 workers in Wales aren’t eligible for Statutory Sick...
More than 150,000 (1 in 14) workers in Wales currently don’t earn enough to qualify for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), according to new TUC...
1 in 14 workers in Wales aren’t eligible for Statutory Sick...
TUC calls on government to tackle coronavirus by guaranteeing sick pay for all workers, regardless of how much they earn
Nearly 2 million...
COVID-19 crisis – is a staycation the best holiday for those...
As the government implements its ‘battle plan’ to deal with the escalating numbers of people diagnosed with COVID-19, those with existing medical conditions have...
Coronavirus – am I covered? Use this infographic to find out!
Coronavirus – tifgroup issues guidance to travellers on insurance cover during overseas trips
With the coronavirus continuing to spread, and the Foreign and Commonwealth...
NATIONAL COMMISSION ASKS NEATH PORT TALBOT WOMEN TO HELP CHANGE HEALTH...
Pregnant women and women with babies and young children, who have faced difficulty accessing antenatal and postnatal services, are being asked by a national...
‘Self-isolation’ – what it means and its possible impact on your...
Up until a week ago many of us had probably never heard the term ‘self-isolation’. Today,‘Self-isolation’ however, not a day goes by without us...
Coronavirus pandemic alert – what to do if you are abroad...
Coronavirus is spreading across the world at an alarming rate, so far infecting over 80,000 people globally. The recent outbreak in Europe and the...
Nurses go digital to improve patient experience / Nyrsys yn mynd...
Withybush Hospital’s Ward 11 has been chosen to pilot the first phase of a national project established to transform nursing documentation and creating a...
Long Course Weekend announce new “Powered By” partner for The...
Local charity Hywel Dda Health Charities have been unveiled as the new “Powered By” partner for The Wales Half Marathon 2020 in an exclusive...
Calon Liwsi donate £7000 to The Children’s Outpatient Centre at Glangwili...
The Children’s Outpatient Centre at Glangwili Hospital has received a new electrocardiogram (ECG) machine thanks to the generosity of a local family.
Dylan and Nia...
Llanelli Dad to take on Welsh Three Peaks for children’s charities
A daring Dad will be taking on the Welsh Three Peaks on Saturday 13th June 2020 as a way of raising money for the...
Hywel Dda University Health Board signs TUC’s Dying to Work Charter...
TUC Dying to Work Charter protects rights at work for those facing a terminal illness
Campaign began in 2016following Derbyshire sales manager losing...
Antony and Ffion Rees Owens – Special Care Baby Unit, Glangwili...
Antony and Ffion Rees Owens from Llangyndeyrn were delighted to visit the Special Care Baby Unit at Glangwili Hospital recently on their son Harri’s...
GIVE A GIFT CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Hywel Dda Health Charities would like to thank the communities of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire for the good will that local people showed towards...
Congratulations to staff who have recently achieved their Investors in Carers...
The Memory Assessment Service and Community Mental Health team in Caebryn, Prince Philip Hospital, recently received their silver level from Vice Chair Judith Hardisty....
Sunday opening for community pharmacies/Fferyllfeydd cymunedol yn agor ar Ddydd Sul
Three pharmacies in Carmarthenshire have opened their doors to the public on a Sunday as part of a trial in the region.
Gravells in Llanelli...
Senior doctors praise medical leadership approach / Uwch-feddygon yn canmol yr...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&feature=emb_title
Senior doctors at Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) have praised the approach to medical leadership within the organisation, highlighting its commitment to developing...
Llandovery residents invited to public drop-in event to discuss healthcare services...
Residents in Llandovery are being invited to a public drop-in event to discuss ideas and ask questions about healthcare provision at the town’s hospital...
Improving our Out of Hours service/Gwella ein Gwasanaeth Tu Allan i...
Patients who need to access overnight Out of Hours services in south Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire are set to be boosted by temporary changes that...
New Health Passport gives children a voice when visiting hospital |...
My Health Passport is a new way for children and young people with learning disabilities or complex health needs to share important information about...
Extended park and ride service for Glangwili Hospital | Gwasanaeth parcio...
An extended shuttle service will run directly between Nantyci car park and Glangwili Hospital starting Monday 3 February.
This service, funded by Hywel Dda University...
Coronavirus crisis – advice on what to do for any...
Coronavirus crisis – FCO issues ban on travel to China so here is advice on what to do for any planned holiday in the...
Hywel Dda Health Board
If you live with COPD, our Education Programmes for Patients team are running a seven week education course regarding living with COPD in Llanelli...
LGA: NEARLY TWO THIRDS OF LEISURE CENTRES IN NEED OF URGENT...
Nearly two thirds of leisure centres are outdated and need urgent new investment from government, the Local Government Association reveals today.
New figures, shared with...
Outbreak of Coronavirus in China: Everything Brits Need to Know
Following the growing spread of the life-threatening coronavirus, tifgroup, the UK’s leading travel insurer, has answered the nation’s concerns regarding travelling to or from...
Running re-views: the top five wonders of Wales
Ultra-marathon runner Huw Brassington reveals his running top spots
Findings from fitness app Strava have suggested that many people around the world will already...
Top TV director Tim reunited with old school pal to make...
A former care worker with Alzheimer’s Disease tracked down an old school pal who’s a famous TV director to make a touching documentary programme...
New Sore Throat Test and Treat launches in 18 pharmacies /Lansio...
A new service to determine if a patient requires antibiotics for sore throat symptoms is available at 18 pharmacies across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
The...
Senior Learning Disability nurse recognised for outstanding contribution at Hywel Dda...
A senior Learning Disability nurse at Hywel Dda University Health Board is celebrating after receiving a prestigious award for her outstanding contribution to Learning...
Exploring health, care and well-being in the Amman Valley | Archwilio...
Hywel Dda University Health Board and the communities in the Amman Valley and Gwendraeth are continuing to explore how Amman Valley Hospital should be...
Hidden truths of medication abroad
Travellers are warned to declare medical conditions and carry enough prescription medications to avoid higher premiums and claims issues
Travellers are being warned to declare...
Update – pressure on our services / Diweddariad – Pwysau ar...
Following the postponement of planned inpatient operations across our four hospital sites earlier this week, we are beginning to see some improvements with around...
Update – pressure on our services / Diweddariad – Pwysau ar...
Update - pressure on our services / Diweddariad - Pwysau ar ein gwasanaethau
Following the postponement of planned inpatient operations across our four hospital sites...
People in Carmarthenshire at risk of complications from flu urged to...
Flu is starting to circulate and very young babies, pregnant women, older people and those with a long term health condition are most at...
Finishing touches as hospital ward shapes up for early 2020 re-opening...
Pembrokeshire fundraisers and key stakeholders came together this week to hear about latest progress with the multi-million pound refurbishment of Ward 10 at Withybush...
