Tag Archives: NHS Wales

#TimeForUnrestWales – the struggle to get an accurate diagnosis

Posted on 05/02/2018 by wames

#TimeForUnrestWales  a campaign for recognition of ME and health equality There is a Health and Social Care crisis for people with ME in Wales, starting with the struggle patients have to find an accurate diagnosis from doctors who understand ME. … Continue reading →

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NHS retrospective healthcare funding claims – register your intent to claim

Posted on 10/20/2017 by wames

NHS Retrospective Healthcare Funding Claims People who believe their care should have been funded by the NHS are being encouraged by the Welsh Government to register their intent to make a claim.   People who think they, or someone they … Continue reading →

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Give your opinion on the development of NHS Wales online presence

Posted on 03/15/2017 by wames

Following a Healthcheck review a new vision has been developed for how NHS Wales’ online presence could take shape. The aim is to develop an online digital platform for Health and Well-Being in Wales which would: Provide patients with a … Continue reading →

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NHS Wales survey of specialist care experience

Posted on 11/18/2016 by wames

Welsh Government press release, 16 November 2016: Outpatients: Listening to you Health boards across Wales want to hear your views on what is important to you. Across Wales each year, hundreds of thousands of patients are provided with advice, reassurance, treatment … Continue reading →

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NHS Continuing heathcare – deadline approaching for claiming costs

Posted on 10/07/2016 by wames

Welsh Government News post, 29 September 2016: Deadline approaching for people to claim for their care People who believe their care should have been funded by the NHS, are being encouraged by the Welsh Government to register their intent to … Continue reading →

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Choosing wisely Wales: patients in Wales urged to take more control

Posted on 09/16/2016 by wames

BBC news article, by Owain Clarke, 16 September 2016: Choosing Wisely aims for doctor-patient ‘culture shift’ Patients in Wales are being urged to take more control of decisions about the care and treatments they receive, as part of a new … Continue reading →

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Improving services for Welsh speakers within the health sector Consultation

Posted on 08/04/2016 by wames

Welsh Government press release: Welsh Language Standards – Improving services for Welsh speakers within the health sector Safonau’r Gymraeg – Gwella gwasanaethau’r sector iechyd i siaradwyr Cymraeg These standards will enable the Welsh Language Commissioner to place duties in relation … Continue reading →

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Help improve info about raising a concern or complaint in NHS Wales

Posted on 06/20/2016 by wames

Putting Things Right leaflet –   How to raise a concern or complaint about the NHS in Wales Gweithio i Wella – Sut i leisio pryder am y GIG yng Nghymru NHS Wales is reviewing the ‘Putting Things Right’ leaflet as part of … Continue reading →

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Health Information – take part in a survey of NHS Wales websites

Posted on 04/22/2016 by wames

The way that health information is being made available online in Wales is being given an overhaul.  This will include: Information being made available easily for people to support their own health Single portal to provide access to essential information … Continue reading →

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£43m investment in GPs and community nurses

Posted on 04/13/2016 by wames

Wales online article by Mark Smith, 7 April 2016: GPs, community nurses and care workers set to benefit from £43m investment in primary care It is part of the Welsh Government’s plan to move services out of hospitals and into … Continue reading →

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