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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Mr Jeremy Williams, who died at Glangwili General...

Shand Cycles Ambassador and endurance challenger Jenny Tough shares her tips for staying positive when you’ve got little or no social contact With the UK...

Wales TUC and BMA Cymru have issued the following joint statement on the need for greater clarity on the stock and supply of personal...

As community optometrists across Hywel Dda continue to provide an essential eye care service for our patients, some temporary operational changes have been put...

In response to the overwhelming offers of support during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hywel Dda University Health Board, our local authority partners and the third sector...

GP Practices are working hard to ensure that essential services continue to run for the communities they serve. During this pandemic, there will be temporary changes...

On behalf of Hywel Dda University Health Board, thank you for everything you are all doing to support us in the NHS and people...

Following extensive refurbishment and modernisation, Withybush Hospital’s Ward 10 will re-open to Pembrokeshire patients on Monday, 6 April. The new look ward will provide an...

With warm weather expected over the weekend and temperatures in some areas set to hit highs of 20C, councils are urging residents to continue...

If your household is affected by Coronavirus (with one or more self-isolating due to symptoms or having been diagnosed), any waste materials you come...

Ceredigion County Council and Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) are working together in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Three facilities in the county -...

Community pharmacies continue to provide an essential role for our patients but there will be some temporary operational changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacies have...

This morning (27 March 2020) it was announced that Bluestone National Park Resort is to become a Recovery Centre for patients in Pembrokeshire, in...

Update from Hywel Dda University Health Board: Thank you to everyone for supporting our visitor restrictions to protect our patients and our NHS. We have...

Neath Port Talbot Council has issued further updates following the Prime Minister’s announcement last night (Tuesday 24th March 2020) to step up measures to...

Cycling UK calls on everyone to cycle essential local journeys More cycling can reduce demand on public transport making it safer for key...

Charity reissues advice on a cessation of group riding after reports of mass riding over the weekend Ride local and don’t drive to...

As part of our preparations for managing the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic in the Hywel Dda area the health board has begun to enact plans...

Government guidelines aimed at tackling the Coronavirus means millions are now working from home or self-isolating Simple steps can help households avoid...

NICE has published new guidance on the care of patients in critical care during the COVID-19 outbreak. The new guideline on critical care states that...

The COVID-19 situation continues to change rapidly, so I wanted to let you know what we're doing at B&Q to protect our colleagues and...

Labour Members of the Senedd from Mid and West Wales and MP Nia Griffth have held a skype meeting with senior representatives of Hywel...

Support your local markets Our indoor markets at Llanelli and Carmarthen, and our outdoor market at Ammanford, are open and well stocked with fresh fruit,...

Carmarthenshire County Council is preparing and implementing a comprehensive response to coronavirus (COVID-19) to prevent and limit the spread of the outbreak as far...

Caring from a distance Looking after someone with dementia can be challenging. At Dementia UK, we know how challenging it can be, which is why...

CYCLING STILL SAFE FOR YOUNGSTERS DESPITE CORONAVIRUS FEARS, CYCLING UK ADVISES Families can still go out on rides if they follow hygiene precautions Health...

I wrote to you last week to tell you about some of the steps we are taking to support increased demand for food and...

Residents in Llandovery and the surrounding area are being informed that the town’s Minor Injuries Unit will temporarily close to allow GPs and clinical...

A message from our CEO about COVID-19 Good Afternoon,   The interests of our customers, our people and our communities are at the centre of everything we...

It is fair to say that we find ourselves in uncharted waters. COVID-19 is bringing a change to the UK and it’s clear that...

Dear Co-op Members and customers  I’ve never known anything like what we’re experiencing right now! I know you’ll be as worried as I am about...

Dear Customer In light of the uncertainty surrounding the recent outbreak of COVID-19, our priority continues to be the well-being of our customers, employees and...

Everything that needs to be done will be done, to protect communities in west Wales in light of the Coronavirus pandemic say health and...

Dear Customer, We know you’ll have seen a lot of updates like this in the last couple of weeks, but I wanted to share a...

Shops and delivery services temporary or permanent AMMAN GWEDRAETH Day Today, 6 Church Street, Llandybie General grocery stores, Local deliveries available, call Jason. 01269853807 JRG Williams Pharmacy 31...

NB please note this information is correct as of Monday 16 March / ON nodwch bod y wybodaeth hon yn gywir ddydd Llun 16...

Given the unprecedented situation regarding COVID-19, I wanted to update you on the steps we are taking to keep our restaurants clean and safe...

Plans to hold a second public drop-in event in Llandovery to discuss ideas and ask questions about healthcare provision at the town’s hospital and...

Thank you to the Phil Harmonics Choir for their donation of £500 to the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Prince Philip Hospital. Marie Williams, Senior Sister...

A big thank you to Kidwelly Tea Dance Club for raising funds for the Breast Care Unit at Prince Philip Hospital. Sandra Griffiths, Club Secretary...

In June 2018, Annmarie Thomas from Llannon, Carmarthenshire, was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). GBS is a very rare condition that affects the nerves...

A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. Wuhan novel coronavirus (covid-19) is a new strain...

Following this evening’s (Tuesday 10th March 2020) announcement by the Chief Medical Officer for Wales, we would like to reassure our communities that we...

Hywel Dda University Health Board has opened two Coronavirus Testing Units (CTUs) to help protect the health of our communities during the COVID-19 outbreak. The...

Hywel Dda University Health Board will be contacting patients to make them aware that those requiring orthodontic services will receive their treatment through a...

We are reassuring our communities that our care and services continue as usual, following the announcement by the Chief Medical Officer for Wales. People can...

A massive Thank you to Llanelli Sospan Road Runners who donated £1,000 to Ward 1 at Prince Phillip Hospital Ward sister Laura Froggatt said “We are...

  More than 150,000 (1 in 14) workers in Wales currently don’t earn enough to qualify for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), according to new TUC...

TUC calls on government to tackle coronavirus by guaranteeing sick pay for all workers, regardless of how much they earn Nearly 2 million...