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CARMARTHENSHIRE HEART FAILURE SERVICE SHORTLISTED IN BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION’S PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS   A team providing care and support to patients with heart failure, and their carers...

TOP 10 UK WALKS YOU CAN DO ON A BANK HOLIDAY   WORCESTERSHIRE WAY   REGION: West Midlands   DISTANCE: 44.5km/27.7 miles   DURATION: 11 hours 29 mins   GRADE: Difficult   The Worcestershire Way...

A recent trip to the US took an unexpected turn for the worst for a well-loved 33-year-old young man from Fishguard, Wales. Silfan Rhys-Jones...

Residents in Llandovery and the surrounding area are being invited to a public drop-in event to discuss our proposals to fundamentally change the way...

In the first fortnight of our Big NHS Change consultation we’ve heard that you want us to hold more public drop-in events about our...

British men say they are too stressed, overworked and drink too much to get an erection, according to a shock new survey.   Half (50%) of...

Outdoor specialists Millets have teamed up with OS GetOutside Champion Tracy Purnell to put together their top 5 walks you can do for...

Growing numbers of people are realising the benefits of being treated at home or in their communities rather than being admitted to hospital, a...

Plants with a medicinal use will be the focus of Medicines in May, a weekend event at the National Botanic Garden of Wales on...

insurethebox warns young motoriststo read the side effects of their hayfever remedies before hitting the road www.insurethebox.com London, 14 May 2018 –It’s mid-May and the pollen...

Hywel Dda University Health Board would like to reassure patients of Ash Grove Medical Practice that the Practice will remain open following the resignation...

Residents in Carmarthenshire and the surrounding area are being invited to two public drop-in events to discuss our proposals to fundamentally change the way...

In the first fortnight of our Big NHS Change consultation we’ve heard that you want us to hold more public drop-in events about our...

Residents in Aberystwyth and the surrounding area are being invited to a public drop-in event to discuss our proposals to fundamentally change the way...

People in living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire could have far fewer operations cancelled if health services were structured in a different way, according...

Calling all Pembrokeshire residents – your NHS services need to change and now is the time to make your voices heard / Trigolion Sir...

New bereavement service launched in Wales addresses the complex needs of people affected by dementia   Bereaved by Dementia - a Cruse Bereavement Care partnership with...

Residents in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire are being encouraged to think early about repeat prescriptions and opening hours for GP practices and community pharmacies...

Residents in Carmarthen and the surrounding area are being invited to a public drop-in event to discuss our proposals to fundamentally change the way...

In response to HywelDda`s proposed changes to the local health service, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have set up a Working Group under Monica French,...

Save our Services at Prince Philip Action Network (SOSPPAN) has sprung into action in response to Hywel Dda Health Board’s proposal to downgrade Prince...

We are currently experiencing a shortage of GPs to cover the Out of Hours service in Carmarthenshire this weekend. Efforts are continuing until the last...

An 85-year-old Swansea grandmother who still enjoys a twice-weekly round of golf is poised for a summer comeback after a double knee replacement. When Jane...

Residents in Cardigan and the surrounding area are being invited to a public drop-in event to discuss our proposals to fundamentally change the way...

Nia Griffith MP said:   “With the hospital consultation starting this week, I will be telling the Health Board in no uncertain terms that we absolutely...

From: "Murphy, Amanda (Staff Cymorth Aelod Cynulliad | Assembly Member Support Staff)" <Amanda.Murphy@assembly.wales> To:   I’m bitterly disappointed by the proposals that Hywel Dda have published. For...

We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to fundamentally change the way that we provide local healthcare services for the better – and we want to...

* The school run is accountable for nearly a quarter (24%) of traffic at peak times and contributes significantly to the financial drain that...

Hywel Dda Surgical Speciality Doctor, Sujatha Udayasankar, has been honoured by the Wales Deanery at an event hosted by the British Medical Association (BMA)...

We are continuing to experience difficulties in filling some of our Out-of-Hours rotas in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire this weekend due to GP shortages.  As...

Doctors and nurses are urging local people to add health into their list of spring clean jobs this Easter. Staff at Hywel Dda University Health...

We are continuing to experience difficulties filling some of our Out-of-Hours rotas in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire this weekend due to acute GP shortages. As...

Several patients are currently experiencing symptoms associated with Gastroenteritis at Ward 1, Prince Philip Hospital, which has been temporarily closed to visitors as a...

The NHS Wales Health Collaborative Leadership Forum (made up of Chairs and Chief Executives of the Health Boards and Trusts in Wales) has agreed...

Hywel Dda are delighted to announce that two of our nursing staff, Health Visitor Team Leader, Helen Furneaux and Senior Sister Paediatric Ambulatory Care,...

Hywel Dda University Health Board would like to formally announce that the Partners of Ash Grove Medical Practice, Llanelli are returning their General Medical...

The BHF wants Brits to make the most of longer days and get on their bikes for the London to Brighton Bike Ride -_   The...

Rydym yn parhau i brofi anawsterau gyda llenwi rhai o'n rotas tu-allan-i-oriau yn Sir Gaerfyrddin a Sir Benfro y penwythnos hwn oherwydd prinder meddygon...

Major step forward for multi-million pound Llanelli life science and well-being village MULTI-MILLION pound plans for a life science and well-being village in Llanelli...

We are pleased that we have filled the evening and overnight GP Out-of-Hours shifts at Prince Philip Hospital tonight, meaning the service can run...

UPDATE / DIWEDDARIAD 5PM 08.3.18 While there remain gaps in the Out of Hours rota the only site that currently doesn’t have cover is Glangwili...

Hywel Dda University Health Board is making all efforts to secure GPs to cover Out of Hours rotas in Carmarthenshire in the run up...

A new local website providing information and self-help guides for people with mild to moderate mental health problems has been launched. Hywel Dda University Health...

Hywel Dda University Health Board has announced it plans to launch a formal consultation, aimed at making provision of local health and care better...

Hywel Dda University Health Board has thanked the many people, organisations and businesses who have helped to transport staff to work during the recent...

– The BHF wants people to reach for the off button and take part in the iconic London to Brighton Bike Ride – The British...

“Our public sector staff here in Mid and West Wales work hard every day to provide vital services that our communities rely on, but...

Frontline health and support service staff have been working around the clock and through the challenging weather in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire to maintain...

Sustrans responds to Ken Skates' announcement on walking and cycling Welsh Government approves 14 councils’ active travel plans, the rest rejected or ordered to...

Dear editor,   There is a lot to be proud of since we were founded in 1961. Seven in ten people now survive a heart attack;...