Avoidable death significantly more likely in Wales than in England
Rates of avoidable death are significantly higher in Wales than they are in England.
New figures published by ONS reveal that in Wales there were...
An award winning Swansea manufacturer of sterile single use instruments that...
DTR Medical joins twenty other companies that have already signed up to exhibit on the Welsh Government’s stand at Medica 2016 – the largest...
Physiotherapists crucial in keeping NHS on its feet
Cabinet Secretary for Health Vaughan Gething has today thanked physiotherapists in Wales for their hard work in helping and supporting people with long-term conditions...
“Worrying gulf” between men and women who report illness
New figures published today by the Welsh Government reveal that significantly more women in Wales report having an illness than men.
According to the findings...
PRINCE PHILIP HOSPITAL’S PIONEERING FRAILTY TEAM
A dedicated team of frailty support workers – believed to be the first of their kind in Wales – are helping to free up...
NEW TEAM APPOINTED TO DELIVER £100MILLION PROJECT
A new project team has been appointed to drive forward plans for a Wellness and Life Science Village in Llanelli.
The project, which is estimated...
Cancer survival rates in Wales continue to rise, but improvement is...
A rise in the number of people surviving cancer in Wales is something we should all be proud of, but improvement is still needed...
Decline in sight impairments, new figures show
New statistics out today on eye care show that the number of people newly certified with impaired vision in Wales has decreased over the...
High levels of patient satisfaction in Welsh NHS commended by Vaughan...
Overall patient satisfaction with NHS remains extremely high according to the results of a major annual survey published today.
The Fundamentals of Care survey has...
Lives saved in first six months of new organ donation system
Wales’ landmark system for organ donation has saved dozens of lives during the first six months since implementation, Vaughan Gething will tell Assembly Members...
Art therapy helping young people in Ceredigion
Innovative Art Therapy lessons at the Ceredigion Pupil Referral Units (PRU) are supporting vulnerable children and young people who have social, emotional and behavioural...
Keep well in warm weather
The current spell of warm weather means people should think carefully about how to keep cool and stay healthy, acting Chief Medical Officer Dr...
Alzheimer’s Society in Wales create Wales Euro squad in cupcakes to...
Alzheimer’s Society in Wales created a Euro themed cupcake display to support Wales’ presence in the European Football Championship Finals and to celebrate the...
The Revolutionary MealKitt Launches on Kickstarter, Making Portion Sizes Even Easier...
MealKitt is an innovative kitchen portion control product, which will help anyone to lose weight, maintain a balanced diet or build muscle.
Launched on 18th May...
CRASH Creates Places That Care for People: Working with the Construction...
CRASH, the construction industry's charity, works with its Patrons to create positive, caring environments for homelessness charities and hospices. These partnerships bring together extensive...
WELSH CYSTIC FIBROSIS PATIENTS STILL WAITING FOR LIFE-CHANGING DRUG
Welsh Government delay access to three remaining patients despite agreement to provide the drug five months earlier
Three patients with cystic fibrosis remain untreated in...
Dramatic reduction in smoking rates revealed in new survey
The percentage of adults smoking in Wales is at a record low, a new comprehensive survey of the nation’s health published today reveals.
The Welsh...
Surf Life Saving Course Is A Success
Specialist training to the lifesavers of the future was recently provided to young people in Pembrokeshire by the RNLI's Youth Education Programme, following a...
Vaughan Gething has paid tribute to nursing and midwifery staff in...
Speaking at the Chief Nursing Officer for Wales’ fifth showcase conference in Cardiff, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport, Vaughan Gething today paid...
Vaughan Gething praises pharmacists for boosting health of the nation
Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport, Vaughan Gething last night celebrated the dedicated pharmacists across Wales who are improving the health and wellbeing...
Pupils across Wales take steps to be healthier and happier
Pupils at schools across Wales joined children and families across the UK last week to take part in Walk to School Week (16-20 May), a five-day...
Rob Ostlere Calls For Regular Skin Checks
Holby City and Game of Thrones actor, Rob Ostlere, is calling for people to regularly check their skin in an attempt to spot early...
Legal Highs to be banned.
Angelus, the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of the risks from 'legal highs', has achieved its goal of a ban on their...
Allergy reminder to county food outlets
Food businesses in Pembrokeshire are being reminded of the need to take food allergies seriously and to provide accurate allergen information about the ingredients...
Renowned cosmetic surgeon pioneers short scar breast reduction.
From popping buttons on a blouse to constant neck, back and shoulder ache, women with ample breasts often experience a daily struggle when coping...
Building a Dementia Friendly nation in the new Assembly term
On Tuesday 24 May, Alzheimer’s Society are holding a Dementia Friendly Communities event in Cardiff, supported by former Wales international footballer, Robbie Savage. The event organised...
Pupils across Wales joined by special guest as they take steps...
Pupils at schools across Wales have joined children and families across the UK to take part in Walk to School Week (16-20 May), a five day...
UK High Court Upholds Plain Tobacco Packaging Law
In another major victory for global health and defeat for the tobacco industry, the United Kingdom's High Court today upheld the UK's new law requiring that...
Having a Bank Holiday barbecue?
People thinking of breaking out the barbecue are being reminded to put food safety at the top of their shopping list.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s environmental...
FIBROID DRUG THAT COULD OFFER WOMEN ALTERNATIVE TO FIBROID RELATED HYSTERECTOMIES...
A once daily tablet that treats the moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids has been approved for use across NHS Wales.
A once daily...
Study Shows Grana Padano Can Lower Blood Pressure
New Findings Indicate Italian Cheese Can Aid In The Fight Against Hypertension
A new study recently released shows findings that Grana Padano PDO cheese can...
CYSTIC FIBROSIS PATIENTS LEFT TO DIE IN WALES
Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee deny compassionate use of new drug Orkambi for critically ill
Fifteen patients in Wales are awaiting a potentially life-saving decision...
Nature and nurture?
I have been known to be quirky and different. I look for many different ways to help me with my depression and anxiety. It...
Worried Wales: more than half of the nation is worried about...
More than half (56%) of Welsh residents admit to being concerned about the lack of exercise in their weekly routine, but only 25 per...
Great response to new facilities at Tenby Leisure Centre
The new facilities at Tenby Leisure Centre have transformed it from a purely an exercise centre to a sociable fitness and leisure hub, according...
Liverpool ranked worst place to work for panic attack sufferers
A UK-wide study of 3,000 adults has revealed a detailed picture of how we deal with, perceive and hope to combat panic attacks at...
Eating Nuts Can Help Decrease the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease...
Many studies have proven that nut consumption is associated to a decrease in the risk of cardiovascular disease and incidence of Metabolic Syndrome
In the...
Quarter of people with food allergies suffer reactions when eating out
Survey shows improvements for those with allergies since new allergen labelling rules came in - but more needs to be done
Pembrokeshire food businesses are...
Pupils get ready to transform into superheroes to celebrate Big Pedal...
Superheroes will be out in force this Friday as pupils, parents and teachers celebrate success in this year’s Big Pedal. To date, a total...
Swansea Breathe Easy support group invite you to their relaunch
On Wednesday 04 May, the British Lung Foundation (BLF) is relaunching Breathe Easy Swansea - a support group for people living with a lung...
Unhealthy Homes Cause Illness, Flu-like Symptoms and Fatigue Among Europeans, New...
Europeans who live in unhealthy homes experience worse overall health, as well as suffering flu-like symptoms and fatigue more often, a new study from VELUX and Humboldt University finds. The...
Musical therapy
Okay it’s very cliche one of my favourite lyrics from any song is from Get fighted by Alexisonfire. “So make sure you love like...
Welsh Conservatives pledge to make mental health a “top priority”
Welsh Conservatives will today unveil plans to prioritise mental health in Wales, outlining an urgent need to tackle stigma, increase funding and offer comprehensive...
1 in 3 People Do Not Know Symptoms of Iron Deficiency
Recent Survey Shows That 1 in 3 People Do Not Know Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Despite 1 in 10 Currently Suffering or Having Suffered...
Welsh Youngsters Get Chance with Super League Academy
Wales Rugby League will send five young players to the City of Hull Academy in East Yorkshire this weekend to join some of the...
Shyness and Anxiety
Shyness is nice, and shyness can stop you from doing all the things in life you’d like to – The smiths
I’ve been meaning to...
Liver cancer drug Sorafenib to be made available in Wales
The only medicine licensed to treat the most common form of liver cancer will be available on the Welsh NHS, Health and Social Services...
£43m to improve Wales’ primary care services
£43m will be invested over the next year to improve access to primary care and continue to move more services out of hospitals and...
Kid’s Oral Health Improvement
Children’s oral health in Wales has experienced the most significant improvement since records began, the latest survey of five-year-olds shows.
Dental decay has reduced by...
Action to tackle cardiovascular disease in deprived communities to be extended...
Action to reduce the number of people in some of South Wales’ most deprived communities from dying prematurely from cardiovascular disease will be extended...
