Health and Withybush Hospital news

The paediatric team hosted the exams

Health board's joy at west Wales hospital hosting paediatric exams

The Grange University Hospital and Sirhowy Valley Crematorium

Exclusive Family holds second funeral after wrong body cremated due to heart-breaking mix-up

Is work to ensure patients are 'waiting well' an admission NHS backlog here to stay?

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Tenby North has been ranked 'excellent' for bathing water quality.

Bathing water ratings revealed for all of Pembrokeshire beaches

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Pancreatic cancer

Call for action as Wales lags behind on pancreatic cancer survival rates

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Dr Sue Barnes is leading the partnership

New organisation to improve sport and physical activity in west Wales

Withybush will have extra services for paediatric care.

Health board chooses new plan for paediatric care services in west Wales

The simulation equipment will help ensure teams can respond to emergencies quickly

Equipment given to critical care teams to help simulate emergencies

The health board is concerned about the number of younger children who have taken up the nasal flu vaccine.

Concern over the low numbers of west Wales children having nasal flu vaccine

Richard O’Shea worked as a locum at Tenby Surgery from 2018 until February , 2022, when he was suspended.

Pembrokeshire GP who refused to wear mask during Covid was not unfairly dismissed

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There has been some movement in the provision of dental services in west Wales as four contracts have been re-tendered

Four NHS dentistry contracts have been reissued in West Wales

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Mars Wrigley UK says you can return these Revels products by contacting their customer service team

Revels chocolate recalled by Mars Wrigley UK as products may be 'unsafe to eat'

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Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest

Withybush Paediatric Ambulatory Care Unit (PACU) to close for good

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Eleanor Marks will be the new vice chairwoman of Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda UHB announces new vice chairwoman will take up role next year

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Chris Lemm receiving his award

West Wales Carer wins at the West Wales Health and Care Awards

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Dominique won the Mental Health Award at the West Wales Health and Care Awards

West Wales mum's work sees her land Mental Health Award

Bluebirds supporters have potentially helped save thousands of lives by donating blood.

Bluebirds supporters help save thousands of lives with FAW campaign

Sarah Lees is presented with the ‘Outstanding Management Contribution’ award.

Pembroke Dock manager recognised at healthcare service awards

In Ceredigion, 69.2 per cent of businesses display a rating of five, and 94.3 per cent a rating of three or above.

Nearly three quarters of Ceredigion businesses get top food hygiene ratings

The way paediatric services are run at Withybush and Glangwili could change

Plans for paediatric services at west Wales hospitals to be discussed this week

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James Cordell, St John Ambulance Cymru’s deputy commissioner for Dyfed is pictured with Hannah Boyd, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority decarbonisation officer and Lauren Williams, PR & communications officer for the Port of Milford Haven.

Thanks to organisations that helped lifesavers go solar

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There are plans to close Laugharne Surgery

Still time for residents to have say on potential GP closure

Lorraine (L) is urging people to sign the petition for a screening programme for lung cancer after dad Jack (right) died from the disease

Pembrokeshire woman joins calls for screening programme for lung cancer

Help for Heroes Christmas appeal

Sponsored Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans

The Hywel Dda maternity team has picked up a second award this year.

Another award for west Wales maternity services team

A number of vaccination centres are open for drop in covid vaccines in west Wales

Where you can get your covid-19 booster vaccine in west Wales

Emily Couling, 25, who works at Specsavers Pembroke Dock, is a finalist for the Pre-registration Optometrist of the Year award.

Emily sets her sights on Optometrist award

Withybush hospital

'Immediate improvements' needed at Withybush hospital

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Paul cycled 725 miles to support three charities close to his heart.

Paul's 56 hours in the saddle as he covers 725 miles for cancer charities

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Communities in Wales can apply for a free defibrillator.

Leading charity offering defibrillators for communities in Wales

Amanda (not pictured) joined hundreds of women in signing the petition.

Pembrokeshire woman joins call for ovarian cancer symptom campaign

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Glanmarlais Dementia Care Home won Care Home of the Year.

Care home for dementia patients awarded at West Wales Care Health Awards

Call to ban single-use vapes

Children as young as four are vaping, Senedd told amid calls to ban the device

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Withybush Hospital is set to have three of the six closed wards are expected to be opened by the end of the year.

Half of closed wards at Withybush set to re-open by end of the year

Bronglais Hospital's maternity unit was inspected in a three day unannounced visit.

Hospital's maternity unit praised but lack of emergency training a concern

Professor Phillip Kloer will become the new interim chief executive officer of Hywel Dda University Health Board

Health board appoints new interim CEO as current CEO departs for new pastures

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Llanfair Surgery in Llandovery was delighted to win not one, but two awards in the West Wales Health and Care Awards.

GP surgery named best in west Wales at health and care awards

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Valero Pembroke Refinery Public Affairs Manager Stephen Thornton presents a defibrillator together with Sam John, Natalie John and Lucy Garrett of the Forever 11 charity and Sheila & Ellie Griffiths of the Wavecrest Cafe at West Angle Beach

Forever 11 given life-saving equipment at beach where young boy Zac was killed

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Withybush Hospital's outpatients services have been restarted at various locations across the county as the hospital continues to be affected by RAAC.

Health board reveals new temporary locations for outpatient services from Withybush

Grandad Tommy recovered from bladder cancer

Sponsored Grandad Tommy recovered from bladder cancer

There are plans to close Laugharne Surgery

Plans submitted to close Laugharne Surgery due to staffing struggles

Asthma sufferers can experience symptoms while watching firework displays

Health warning issued to asthma sufferers ahead of Bonfire Night

Woman defies Stage 4 bowel cancer 18 months after devastating prognosis

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Members of Hywel Dda's maternity services team attended the awards ceremony

Award win for health board's maternity services team

Domiciliary care workers can get their free flu and covid-19 boosters

Domiciliary care workers urged to get vaccines this autumn

Welsh Ambulance Services' ambulances will be getting an upgrade, with some in Haverfordwest already using the new technology

Ambulances in Pembrokeshire among first to be given upgraded technology in Wales

Chief Nursing Officer for Wales, Sue Tranka, praised the nursing staff at an annual conference.

Health board's nurse given excellence award at national conference

DDAS will be getting support from Hywel Dda University Health Board to help people with addictions create a healthier diet.

Thousands of people with addiction to benefit from new support

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The winners of the West Wales Health and Care Awards. 2023

Winners announced of the West Wales Health and Care Awards 2023

LIVE: All the glamour at tonight's West Wales Health and Care Awards 2023

All the glamour at the West Wales Health and Care Awards 2023

Health and Care Awards previous winners

West Wales Health & Care Awards winners to be revealed tonight at glittering awards

Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir will be headlining this amazing evening.

Male voice choir to headline evening of musical delights

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The purple schooner at Saundersfoot

Pembrokeshire schooner turns purple in recognition of World Polio Day

Health and Care Awards previous winners

Final countdown to 2023 West Wales Health & Care Awards