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More than 5,000 in Wales waiting over two years for NHS treatment

Waiting times within Wales's NHS have risen further, with the number of patients held on treatment pathways for more than two years exceeding 5,000. The latest health performance figures indicate con...
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Wales to expand newborn screening after £1.21m Cardiff lab funding

The Welsh Government has allocated £1.21m to establish a new laboratory at University Hospital Wales in Cardiff, enabling the newborn screening programme in Wales to expand its capacity. A separate i...

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More than 5,000 in Wales waiting over two years for NHS treatment

Waiting times within Wales's NHS have risen further, with the number of patients held on treatment pathways for more than two years exceeding 5,000. The latest health performance figures indicate con...
Health

Wales to expand newborn screening after £1.21m Cardiff lab funding

The Welsh Government has allocated £1.21m to establish a new laboratory at University Hospital Wales in Cardiff, enabling the newborn screening programme in Wales to expand its capacity. A separate i...
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More than one in five Year 11 boys in Wales spent own money gambling

Public Health Wales and the School Health Research Network at Cardiff University have published findings from a survey of pupils aged 11 to 16 in Wales. The 2025 Student Health and Well-being Survey ...
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Alzheimer’s Society Cymru urges Wales families to prepare for clocks changing Sunday

A change in daylight is expected across the UK on Sunday 25 October, when clocks will be moved back by one hour. Alzheimer's Society Cymru has warned that the altered light and disrupted routine may ...
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Quarter of Wales social care workers considering leaving sector, survey finds

Research published by Cardiff University has revealed that a substantial number of social care workers in Wales are considering leaving the sector. The study gathered responses from 7,565 individuals...
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Welsh Government launches National Care Service reform programme

The Welsh Government has unveiled a series of social care reforms designed to standardise assistance throughout the nation and tackle rising demand for services. The initiative, known as the National...
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Welsh A&E doctors warn patients face longer waits, more corridor care this winter

NHS hospitals across Wales are bracing for a difficult winter season after a survey revealed significant concerns among senior emergency department staff regarding patient safety and care standards. ...
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Cardiff photographer urges blood donations after surviving stage four Hodgkin lymphoma

A photographer and filmmaker from Cardiff who survived cancer is encouraging people across Wales to donate blood this autumn, as health officials report approximately 8,000 appointment slots remain un...
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Wales health gap widens to record 19 years for women, report reveals

Welsh Future Generations Commissioner Derek Walker has demanded fundamental changes in the approach to health inequality, asserting that the National Health Service lacks the capacity to resolve the i...
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Nearly 200 Young People Explore Healthcare Careers at Wrexham Showcase

A careers showcase dedicated to the health and social care sector took place at Coleg Cambria's specialist facility in Wrexham, drawing nearly 190 attendees from schools and colleges across North Wale...
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253 nursing graduates from Aberystwyth and Bangor secure NHS Wales jobs

Over 250 newly qualified nurses have obtained positions within the Welsh NHS as part of an initiative to employ graduates who were awaiting the start of their professional careers. The Welsh Governme...
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Cwmbran care manager Lyndsey Rudd shortlisted for Wales Care Award

A service manager from Cwmbran has been named among the finalists at this year's Wales Care Awards following recognition of her commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals. Lyndsey Rudd, who has ...

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More than 5,000 in Wales waiting over two years for NHS treatment

Waiting times within Wales's NHS have risen further, with the number of patients held on treatment pathways for more than two years exceeding 5,000. The latest health performance figures indicate con...
Health

Wales to expand newborn screening after £1.21m Cardiff lab funding

The Welsh Government has allocated £1.21m to establish a new laboratory at University Hospital Wales in Cardiff, enabling the newborn screening programme in Wales to expand its capacity. A separate i...
Health

More than one in five Year 11 boys in Wales spent own money gambling

Public Health Wales and the School Health Research Network at Cardiff University have published findings from a survey of pupils aged 11 to 16 in Wales. The 2025 Student Health and Well-being Survey ...
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Alzheimer’s Society Cymru urges Wales families to prepare for clocks changing Sunday

A change in daylight is expected across the UK on Sunday 25 October, when clocks will be moved back by one hour. Alzheimer's Society Cymru has warned that the altered light and disrupted routine may ...

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