Blood Test Services In Llanelli
From Monday 20 May 2024, Phlebotomy services (blood tests) for Hywel Dda patients living in the Llanelli area will be provided from the Mass Vaccination Centre in Dafen, Llanelli.
The service will move from its...
Striking Drop In Home Care Hours In Carmarthenshire Despite Rising Demand
The number of hours of home care commissioned by Carmarthenshire Council has halved over the last decade, despite rising demand from an ageing population.
Jake Morgan, director of social services, said in a report that...
Winter Vaccine Programme To Start Earlier Across Hywel Dda UHB
Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB), participating GP practices and community pharmacies across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire are preparing to bring forward this year’s (winter 2023/24) autumn booster COVID-19 vaccination programme.
This is in response...
Wales’ Social Care Crisis
Social care is the responsibility of councils in Wales, Scotland, and England.
Between an ageing population, a health service that’s been strained to the very limits, and a simple lack of funding, the ease of...
New Dates Added To Consultation On Urgent Paediatric Services At Local Hospitals
From the 26 May this year, and continuing until the 24 August 2023, Hywel Dda University Health Board is inviting staff, volunteers, members of the public, and partner organisations, to share their views about...
Summer Catch-Up Clinics For Childhood Vaccinations Announced
Parents and guardians of children and young people are being asked to check their child’s vaccination records this summer.
Catch up drop-in clinics will take place across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire this summer for all...
Spring Booster Deadline Approaches
Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) is asking anyone living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire who is eligible for a spring COVID-19 booster vaccination to take up their offer by the deadline of Friday,...
TV show helping overweight Carmarthen butcher heal himself after two “near death” experiences
Matthew loses equivalent of four joints of ham in weight
An overweight butcher from Carmarthen says he’s healing himself after suffering two “near death” experiences thanks to a life-changing TV show.
His current good health is...
Cyhoeddi Strategaeth Dementia Ranbarthol
Mae Bwrdd Partneriaeth Rhanbarthol Gorllewin Cymru wedi cyhoeddi strategaeth dementia ranbarthol 5 mlynedd, sydd wedi'i datblygu drwy ymgysylltu â phobl â dementia, gofalwyr, a staff iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol ledled y rhanbarth.
Mae'r strategaeth yn...
Regional Dementia Strategy Published
The West Wales Regional Partnership Board has published a 5-year regional dementia strategy, which has been developed through engaging with people that are living with dementia, carers, and health & social care staff across...