Health and Social Services newsletter

April 2017 • Issue 011

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People in residential care to keep more of their money

Changes have now come into force enabling people to keep more of their money when in residential care.

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health and social services latest news

Significant increase in filled GP training places following successful campaign

A 16 per cent increase in the number of GP training places filled, so far, compared to last year, has been welcomed by Health Secretary Vaughan Gething.

Faster access to surgery to reduce hearing loss

The waiting time targets for adult cochlear implant surgery will be reduced to 26 weeks for standard cases and 36 weeks for complex cases.

11 innovative health technology projects successful in £7.3m funding bid

The Efficiency Through Technology Fund (ETTF) supports health and social care projects that use innovative technology to improve the efficiency of healthcare services.

£6.8m for medicine revolution to boost Welsh health and economy

A new strategy that puts Wales at the cutting edge of the global development of future generations of medical services has been unveiled

£144m investment in community pharmacy protected

Total community pharmacy contract funding in 2017-18 will be £144.3 million, Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has announced.

NHS Wales staff survey: Evaluation of health and care winter resilience 2016/17

NHS staff are being asked to complete a survey on their experience of winter and what changes they think can be made for the next winter.

HPV vaccine programme for gay men introduced

A new HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination programme for men who have sex with men (MSM), has been rolled-out across Wales.

Funding announced for Armed Forces free swimming scheme

Public Health Minister, Rebecca Evans, has announced £75,000 for the Armed Forces Free Swimming Scheme (AFFS).

Wales leading in UK on neurological care measures

Wales is leading the way in developing patient reported experience and outcome measures for stroke and rehabilitation patients.

Improved arrangements to support those affected by contaminated blood announced

The Health Secretary has announced improved arrangements to support individuals and their families affected by contaminated blood through NHS treatment.

Healthier teeth for Wales’ children thanks to successful oral health programme

Tooth decay in five year olds in Wales has declined by 12% since 2008, thanks to the successful Designed to Smile oral health improvement programme.

Record breaking numbers of NHS staff in Wales welcomed by Vaughan Gething

There is a record number of full time equivalent qualified nurses and midwives, hospital consultants and ambulance staff employed in the NHS in Wales.

Home energy efficiency improvements are having a positive impact on health

New research shows for the first time how Welsh Government funded home energy efficiency improvements, aimed at low income households, are having a positive impact on health.

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