A Healthier Wales - Health and Social Services News 11/01/2023

11 January 2023

 
 
 
 
 
 

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Chief Medical Officer reminds people to keep defences up against flu and COVID this winter

The latest data shows the prevalence of flu, COVID-19 and other seasonal respiratory viruses has increased over the Christmas period and remains at very high levels.

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“We must all do what we can to relieve pressure on the NHS”, as services face record demand

As the busiest days of the year for the health service approach, the Chief Executive of the Welsh NHS, Judith Paget, has urged people to do what they can to relieve pressure on the NHS.

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£7m digital system will improve maternity services in Wales

Vital information about the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies will be shared much faster with a new all-Wales digital system for maternity services in Wales.

Hundreds of extra community beds to help people leave hospital quicker this winter

The ‘Step Down’ service will support people to return to their communities when they no longer need treatment in hospital but may require more time, support, and specialist care.

Oral Statement: NHS Winter Pressures

Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data

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Hywel Dda staff celebrate awards success

Staff from across health care in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire have been congratulated on a number of award successes at this year’s new Hywel’s Applause event.

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Progress on the Digital Medicines Transformation Portfolio

Implementation of the Digital Maternity Cymru Programme

Community Care Capacity Building

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