Autism Bill will “clear pathways to diagnosis”
Failure to properly diagnose children with autism can make self-harm more likely, according to experts.
It is feared that some children are suffering with mental...
5 EASY WAYS TO GET SUMMER HOLIDAY-READY SITTING AT YOUR DESK
With summer finally here, no doubt your mind will be turning to
booking a getaway to warmer climes. But for those of us who haven't
seen...
Welsh Government ‘precision’ medicine pledge welcomed
A new commitment to harness developments in genetic medicine has been welcomed today.
The £6.8m fund is meant to ensure that Wales can compete...
Hywel Dda patients become first in Wales to undergo new blood...
Intensive care patients in Carmarthen and Llanelli have become the first in Wales to undergo a new laboratory blood test which helps doctors to...
Hywel Dda University Health Board launches consultation on the future of...
Hywel Dda University Health Board launches consultation on the future of adult mental health services | Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda yn rhannu...
WELSH EMPLOYEES CAN SAVE UP TO £1,000 A YEAR BY SWITCHING...
Walking and cycling charity Sustrans is launching its third online travel challenge for workplaces
Results from October’s Cymru Travel Challenge reveal that on average, car...
Transforming Mental Health – Public Drop In Event at Selwyn Samuel...
Members of the public are invited to a drop in event on Wednesday, 12
July 2017 between 2pm - 7pm at the Selwyn Samuel Centre's...
Health and well-being in the Garden
With everything from reiki to reflexology, and crystals to tarot, the Natural Living Expo is a one-stop shop for a healthy and holistic life....
Ty Elli Practice GP shortage update
Ty Elli Practice is currently experiencing a shortage of doctors which has resulted in the practice taking the unprecedented step of closing its list...
Work starts at Delta Lakes for multi-million-pound wellness village
WORK has started at Delta Lakes in Llanelli ready for the multi-million-pound Wellness and Life Science Village.
Initial ground works are now underway to...
Campaign aims to ensure Neath Port Talbot’s school gates are smoke-free
Pupils at Tairgwaith Primary have urged smokers to help make the county borough’s school gates a healthier place at the launch of the Smoke-free...
Carmarthenshire Care Home Provider Joins John’s Campaign
HC-One, the third largest care home operator in the UK which runs Llys Newydd Care Home in Carmarthenshire, has joined John’s Campaign, which is...
Mental Heath Week – Lets break the taboo together
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZBKFoeDKJo&feature=youtu.be
Wouldn't it just be perfect if we could go back in time and relive the best days. I had a best friend who...
Robbie Savage urges people in Wales to unite against dementia –...
Alzheimer's Society Cymru launches a new campaign on Monday 24 April calling on people in Wales to set aside their differences - from age to tastes...
Parkinson’s drugs ‘falling behind’
A generation of people with Parkinson’s in Wales will face an uncertain future knowing that their condition will never improve, unless urgent action is...
Independent Members Join Health Board / Aelodau Annibynnol yn ymuno â’r...
Mae dau Aelod Annibynnol newydd yn ymuno â Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda ym mis Ebrill. Mae'r cyhoeddiad yn dod ar ôl y broses...
Quality mark for health and wellbeing of local NHS staff /...
Marc ansawdd ar gyfer iechyd a llesiant staff y GIG yn lleol
Yn dilyn proses asesu drwyadl yn ddiweddar, mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) do you have it?
Do you find you are a different person in the summer or the winter?
Do you find yourself hibernating in the winter and feeling...
New pilot targets early cancer diagnosis
Cancer experts are set to pilot a new initiative aimed at improving cancer diagnosis waits in Wales.
A new pilot in the Cynon Valley...
Wales needs a long-term vision for child health, say AMs
Politicians will today argue that Wales needs a long-term vision for child health - one which promises health and wellbeing from birth.
In a Welsh...
Welsh health boards flouting NICE stroke treatment guidelines, says Angela Burns...
An Assembly Member has raised her concern over the speed by which some health boards are treating stroke patients.
In an exchange with the Welsh...
New Social Care and Well Being Information Site
Organisations providing social, leisure or recreational activities in Carmarthenshire are being urged to promote their services on a new Welsh social care and well-being...
Welsh Government “reviewing” need for an autism law
Welsh Government “reviewing” need for an autism law
Plans to keep the need for a Wales-specific law on autism “under review” have been cautiously welcomed...
TAXI DRIVER REFUSED TO TAKE MS SUFFERER
A Carmarthen taxi driver has had his licence suspended for seven days for refusing to take a passenger who has MS because her journey...
HIV Self-Tests Provide STI Solution Outside Cities
HIV Self-Tests Provide STI Solution Outside Cities
75% of HIV self-tests ordered online are from rural areas as budget cuts impact access to sexual health...
The breast cancer no one talks about: One woman’s journey with...
The breast cancer no one talks about: One woman's journey with metastatic disease
(BPT) - Beth Fairchild considered herself fairly well-educated about breast cancer. Like...
Akon from Artist to Lighting Africa – Smack that all the...
Akon from Artist to Lighting Africa - Smack that all the floor Mr Lonely
Image Courtesy of https://www.instagram.com/akon/
Many people will know and remember the artist...
Chance for St Clears people to help shape new dementia strategy...
People in St. Clears invited to have their say and help shape new dementia strategy for Wales
Alzheimer’s Society, working in collaboration with Welsh Government...
PROMOTING MENTAL WELLBEING IN CHILDREN – LOCAL CHILDREN HELP LAUNCH...
PROMOTING MENTAL WELLBEING IN CHILDREN
LOCAL CHILDREN HELP LAUNCH LOTTERY FUNDED PROJECT FOR WELSH SCHOOLS
Rearrange your Brain – Schools Project
The subject of childhood brain injury...
From Stroke Survivor to Stroke Thriver – What We All Need...
From Stroke Survivor to Stroke Thriver - What We All Need to Know
With good care and rehabilitation, there is life after stroke.
As you read...
NHS Wales Increase Spending on Agency Staff
Sixty per cent year-on-year spike in Welsh health boards’ agency spend
The amount of money NHS Wales health boards spend on agency employees has increased...
Concern as Immunisation Take-Up Declines in Wales
Concern as immunisation take-up declines in Wales
A new NHS report shows that the number of children who were up to date with their routine...
The Welsh Conservative campaign to bring about an Autism Bill for...
In a Senedd debate led by Mark Isherwood AM, Conservative Members called on the Welsh Government to give more support to the estimated 34,000...
Role for us all in tackling mental health stigma
Rhun ap Iorwerth outlines action for improving services
More talking therapies and extra funding for child and adolescent mental health services are needed if we...
BEAT FLU BEFORE IT BEATS YOU!
The annual national campaign to encourage people in eligible groups across Wales to have flu vaccination and protect themselves from the illness has been...
Game of Thrones star Iwan Rheon voices thought-provoking dementia animation
Film from Alzheimer’s Research UK aims to improve understanding of the condition
Welsh Actor Iwan Rheon is helping to improve understanding of dementia by lending...
New delivery plan to improve mental health and well-being in Wales,...
On World Mental Health Day, Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has today launched the Welsh Government's new delivery plan to improve mental health and well-being...
#CymruTravelChallenge set to boost employee well-being by transforming the Welsh commute...
Leading sustainable transport charity, Sustrans Cymru launches second online travel challenge to get workplaces encouraging their employees to walk, cycle or use public transport...
Creating a dementia-friendly nation
Dementia resources will now be available in schools across Wales for the first time
Welsh schoolchildren will soon have access to resources on an issue...
A day in the life of depression
9am - the alarm goes off, what's the point of getting up? No one cares what I do so why bother doing anything.
11am -...
Data showing lack of GP service provision “wrong” says First Minister...
The First Minister has called data provided by the Welsh Assembly’s independent research service “wrong”, when confronted with the fact that just three in...
Protect tomorrow by helping today: people encouraged to sign up to...
People in Swansea and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to find out more about an innovative research project designed to better understand the...
Meatless Monday Endorsed by World Health Summit 2016
On Monday, October 10, thought leaders and decision makers from academia, the industry, government, and civil society will dine on a Meatless Monday menu at...
SIRENS AND CHURCHILL COMING TO TOWN
You could be forgiven for thinking war has broken out if you happen to be in Llanelli on October 6.
Air raid sirens will be...
Deadline approaching for people to claim for their care
People who believe their care should have been funded by the NHS, are being encouraged by the Welsh Government to register their intent to...
Ambulance target met for almost a year
The Welsh Ambulance Service responded to almost 80% of the most life-threatening calls in eight minutes or less in August, meeting the target for...
Health Secretary announces IPFR Review Panel
Health Secretary Vaughan Gething today announced the new review panel to undertake a focused, independent review of the Individual Patient Funding Request (IPFR) process...
Caring Phil scores a hit with award judges
A dedicated dad of two who coaches an under 10 football team in his spare time is in the running for a major award...
Welsh Conservative shadow health secretary responds to RCPCH’s neonatal care report
Welsh Conservative shadow health secretary, Angela Burns AM, has made the following statement in response to the findings of The Royal College of Paediatrics...
Universal child health programme launched
Healthy Child Wales, a programme that will ensure every child up to the age of seven receives consistent and universal health services in Wales,...
