A Healthier Wales - Health and Social Services News 17/04/2024

17 April 2024

 
 
 
 
 
 

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TeuluCymru

Teulu Cymru:
Childcare and support for families

Welsh Government are bringing all their social channels for families under one roof.
Follow Teulu Cymru for childcare info, tips to get your little one talking and expert advice for families in Wales.

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Frank Atherton

UK Chief Medical Officers support a Smokefree Generation. 

All four UK CMO are supporting the UK Government's plans to create a Smokefree Generation.

Smoking is the biggest preventable killer in the UK and we want to tackle the growing issue of youth vaping.

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NHS

Data and analysis on NHS expenditure based on the medical condition.

Expenditure per head of the population for 2022-2023 ranged from £14.72 on hearing problems to £324.42 on mental health.

Vaughan Gething

Delivering Wales' priorities

Oral statement from First Minister Vaughan Gething, 

Barry Social

Early diagnosis is crucial when it comes to treating cancer. 

Many people often feel reluctant to report their symptoms to their GP.

Make sure you talk to your GP if you spot any concerning symptoms.

 

SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL SERVICES

SilverCloud

Referrals milestone for NHS Wales' digital mental health service

NHS Wales’ online mental health support service has hit 30,000 referrals since piloting six years ago.

The free service - powered by digital mental health platform SilverCloud - was successfully trialled in Powys in May 2018 and expanded across Wales three years later in response to the COVID pandemic.

measles

Advice following measles outbreak in Gwent

Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) is reminding its community that measles is circulating and what people should do if they or their child have symptoms.

People showing symptoms of measles should not attend their GP or any other healthcare setting without phoning before arrival, or must immediately notify staff on arrival, to allow prompt isolation and avoid any further transmission.

CAV

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board light it blue for Parkinson's awareness

A theme of this year’s World Parkinson’s Day is encouraging better living with Parkinson’s. On the Keeping Me Well website, healthcare professionals from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board provide self-management tips and therapy support to help people with Parkinson’s live better.

 

Written statements

The Medical Examiners (Wales) Regulations 2024

Health Service Procurement Reform Wales: Consultation Responses

 

 
 

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