Health and Social Services News: 10/12/2025

10 December 2025

 
 
 
 
 
 

DELIVERING BETTER HEALTH FOR YOU

Image advertising Hywel Dda UHB Public Accountability Meeting

NHS Wales Public accountability meeting with Hywel Dda University Health Board

The next NHS Wales public accountability meeting with Hywel Dda University Health Board is being held at 13.00 on Thursday 11th December 2025.

View the meeting here

Minister for Mental Health and Well Being with school children and supporters of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Senedd backs measures to create a smoke-free generation and curb youth vaping

Senedd Members have supported a historic Bill, which will create Wales' first smoke-free generation.

Sue Tranka, Chief Nursing Officer

Chief Nursing Officer for Wales encourages Nurses and Midwives to have the Flu Jab

It's really important for nurses and midwives to get their flu vaccination this year. It'll help protect your friends, family and patients too.

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Image of a woman and child with the text "It's not too late to book your child's flu vaccine"

Not too late for children to be protected from flu before Christmas

Parents whose children missed their flu vaccine in school are being urged to take up the offer as flu activity in Wales is rising.

First Minister Eluned Morgan at Ely & Caerau Children’s Centre

First Minister announces £2 million for Ely and Caerau Children’s Centre

Ely and Caerau Children’s Centre is set to be transformed by nearly £2 million of Welsh Government funding to improve facilities and increase childcare provision for local families.

Woman looking at a computer screen

Stay Informed – Women’s Health Newsletter Launching Soon

The Welsh Government is launching a Women’s Health Newsletter on 17 December to share updates and progress on women’s health policy and services across Wales. Sign up today to stay informed.

BETTER HEALTH IN YOUR LOCAL AREA

Magda Popiela photographed with Charles Homes, representative from the company which produces EndoArt, Eye-yon

New hope for vision loss as Cardiff patient becomes first in Wales to receive Endoart Implant

Ms Magda Popiela, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Director of Ophthalmology at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has become the first ophthalmic surgeon in Wales to use the EndoArt Artificial Endothelial Implant, an innovative new treatment offering hope to patients with complex corneal conditions.

A child in the new immersive room at Prince Charles Hospital A&E

Prince Charles Hospital launches Wales' first immersive room to support children in A&E

A new immersive room designed to reduce anxiety and create a calmer experience for children attending A&E has been officially launched at Prince Charles Hospital today. The space is the first of its kind in Wales and marks a significant step in improving the experience of emergency care for young patients.

enior research radiographers Victoria Morris (left) and Leigha Yardley with consultant clinical oncologist Martin Rolles

Swansea first centre in Wales to join UK-wide skin cancer radiotherapy trial

A Swansea hospital is the first in Wales to join a UK-wide clinical trial focusing on the treatment of a common type of skin cancer. Experts at the South West Wales Cancer Institute at Singleton Hospital have already recruited the first three patients from Wales to take part in trial, called SCC-AFTER.

Oral Statements

The New Emergency Ambulance Performance Framework and Ambulance Patient Handover at Hospitals 

WRitten statements

General Dental Services Contract Reform 2025-26

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership accountability and governance arrangements and the appointment of an interim Chief Executive for Velindre University NHS Trust

consultations

Considering future options for the NHS Wales bursary scheme

Consultation closes: 23 January 2026

 
 

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