Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, hundreds of patients had caught coronavirus while in hospital, A separate study of 1,500 hospital cases in the UK in April, New cases in Wales rise to 389 with two more deaths, 'Broken' doctor speaks out against conspiracies. One patient had already died because of an overdependence on agency or locum staff, and the health board was aware of other cases when patients were put in danger. Was the plan to downgrade A&E at the Royal Glamorgan new? Read about our approach to external linking. Praising people who had campaigned to retain the full service, Mr Antoniw said: "So often the NHS has been there for us. Today, we can all say that we were all there for our NHS. To get the latest coronavirus news sent straight to your email inbox sign up for our free Covid newsletter by clicking here . As it turns out it's an opportunity to witness the aftermath of one of the most pressurised days the hospital near Llantrisant has experienced so far this winter. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Why Covid lab-leak theory is now being taken seriously, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. A specialist team has put in place a number of other measures, including increasing targeted testing of healthcare staff, testing of all emergency and elective hospital admissions, and limiting social visiting. An immediate risk assessment of affected and at-risk wards; A review of infection prevention and control measures and their implementation; Increased and targeted testing of healthcare staff; Testing of all emergency and elective hospital admissions; Limiting social visiting in the hospitals. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Mum who spent 45 days on ventilator urges people to protect against virus: When the first wave came, Dr Biswas said the health board had to act as if it was an "emergency situation". "The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff is our number one priority and we take infection prevention and control measures extremely seriously," said Dr Kelechi Nnoaham, Cwm Taf's director of public health. Video report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. Covid-19 in Wales: What do the stats tell us? Covid-19 in Wales: What do the stats tell us? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Two hospital wards have been closed after a sudden outbreak of multiple cases of coronavirus. "Its important that if you are displaying any Covid symptoms, or have tested positive, or are awaiting a test result, that you do not visit wards.". "But this time around we can be more measured in our approach, bringing in a planned escalation policy so we can run a normal service for as long as possible. Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Havana Syndrome 'unlikely' to be caused by US foes, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms. One patient had already died because of an overdependence on agency or locum staff, and the health board was aware of other cases when patients were put in danger. During . "It is clear that our social behaviours need to change, as transmission continues to occur between close contacts, and friends and family members, who are not adhering to social distancing requirements. NEWYDDION DA / GOOD NEWS Well done to everyone who campaigned against the Labour Welsh government & their health boards plans to remove our A&E at the Royal Glamorgan. Tel: 01443 443443Tel: 01685 721721. "A lot of people have started feeling that they need to live their lives and will just take the chance. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Despite the pressures facing the hospital, the experienced medic said he was confident the Welsh NHS would not be overwhelmed. "Poor workforce planning means Wales has one of the lowest doctor to population ratios in Europe. Teams have been working at pace to implement robust measures to manage the outbreak. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Mr Davies said the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and the surrounding areas had a lot going for them and would prove an attractive place for new recruits. "Obviously a lot of staff have to self-isolate with these symptoms until they get their results back. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant. Read about our approach to external linking. Most operations have been cancelled at the hospital and some wards where patients and staff had been infected were closed. Ward 20 at Royal Glamorgan Hospital is currently closed due to suspected norovirus. And the demand is colossal now - even though the worst of winter is potentially yet to come. What's he waiting for? Royal Glamorgan Hospital (A&E) Typical time in department 1: Up to 3 hrs 30 mins . We do try and keep everyone's spirits up - we all work as a team.". Sign Up Log In Messenger Facebook Lite Watch Places Games Marketplace Facebook Pay Oculus Portal Instagram Bulletin Local Fundraisers Services "We had to transfer a lot of outpatient work because the estimations [of Covid infections] were so high," he said. ", Councillor Andrew Morgan, Leader of RCT Council, provides an update on today's news that 24 hour A&E services are recommended to be retained at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, along with a review into enhanced local health services at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda. Im hearing weve won the battle over the A and E at the Royal Glamorgan. Two wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital have been closed due to a coronavirus outbreak, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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"Cases of Covid-19 have been steadily rising across our communities and it is vital is that we all play our part in helping to reduce the spread of the virus through social distancing, good hand hygiene, the wearing of masks and PPE in appropriate settings and following the latest government measures on further restrictions.". News; Agenda; Spectacles. But to then get so many cases so quickly is a definite matter of concern," said Dr Biswas, who contracted Covid-19 himself in May but has since recovered. The infections were linked 'mainly' to transmission within the hospital itself, according to the health board running the Llantrisant facility, Get the latest Welsh Covid-19 news sent straight to your inbox with the Coronavirus Briefing newsletter. Dr Nnoaham added it was "vital that we all play our part" in helping reduce the spread of coronavirus. Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board has announced. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 2023 BBC. Rhondda MS Leanne Wood said people would be "overjoyed and relieved" at the decision, adding: "It was clear that the campaign to retain 24 hour services had logic, reason and safety on its side. Planned surgery is being suspended with the exception of a very small number of urgent cancer cases. Earlier this year, several protests were held outside the Senedd and health board meetings opposing any changes to the hospital's A&E. Reacting to the news, Plaid Cymru health spokesman Rhun ap Iorwerth MS said the rise in cases at the hospital was concerning. We cannot stop the infection rate from going down. "The problem is that there is no more staff. After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. 2023 BBC. Earlier this week, an A&E doctor in Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales (UHW) described how he "cannot go on" following a brutal shift at Wales' largest hospital. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, along with Prince Charles in Merthyr Tydfil, have been under the spotlight over the past year after a major report identified major failings in their maternity services. It meant ambulances had to be re-directed to the Prince Charles Hospital In Merthyr Tydfil or the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. The number of confirmed cases on the wards has risen in line with a surge of confirmed cases in the community, Get the latest Welsh Covid-19 news sent straight to your inbox with the Coronavirus Briefing newsletter. It's not a question of money," he said. Read about our approach to external linking. Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Senedd counterpart Mick Antoniw MS both expressed satisfaction at the news. Big credit to local campaigners who put forward their case so strongly & made the health board & Welsh Government sit up and listen. Chezelle White, the nurse in charge of the A&E day shift, said: "We do get a lot of complaints and mostly it is about waiting. Urgent and "robust action" has been taken at the the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Wales where. In July, PHW revealed hundreds of patients had caught coronavirus while in hospital. A review by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives unearthed catastrophic problems in the care offered to mother and babies, some of whom died. Click Here for latest visiting guidance. DeSantis won't say he's running. Cllr Andrew Morgan, leader of RCT Council said: "Health professionals, from nurses through to doctors, are now facing the reality of the significant increase in the number of cases over the last 14 days which led the Welsh Government to apply additional restrictions in Rhondda Cynon Taf, and which is now sadly resulting in a continued increase in Covid-19 positive hospital admissions. They were angered when the health board's medical director told a Senedd committee it "may well be true" that no "substantive effort" was made to recruit A&E consultants at the hospital for five years. In response, dozens of so-called "surge beds" across the hospital had to be opened up. Gemma Pearson, who leads the "stay well at home" team, said: "Of the two assessments we had this morning we've been able to turn them around, they've not needed any involvement. These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. Why is Wales seeing an increase in coronavirus cases? And while they're stuck, they can't respond to other calls in area where a life could be at immediate risk. But that means other patients can wait for hours, even days, becoming more and more frustrated. In a joint statement, Alex Davies-Jones MP and Mick Antoniw AM said they would oppose any "dilution" of A&E services at the Royal Glamorgan. Bosses say they have recruited enough staff now to keep the department open. They said: "Robust A&E provision at the Royal Glamorgan is a critical component of health service provision to people in Pontypridd and the wider valleys communities, and we are strongly opposed to any reconfiguration that results in a material dilution of A&E services at the Royal Glamorgan. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board announced on Wednesday, September 23,. It follows major concerns over staffing levels which have become so low that the consultant-led service may no longer be safe or sustainable to run. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. These included high numbers of hospital infections in Aneurin Bevan health board in March, followed by Cwm Taf and Cardiff and Vale health boards in April. However, I'm not a scientist or an epidemiologist. That can be very scary and mentally very draining.". Removing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan and turning it into a 24-hour minor injuries unit; Removing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan and turning it into a 24-hour (enhanced) minor injuries unit, with enhanced community and primary care; Retaining a consultant-led department during daytime hours. The full health board will discuss a paper outlining the plan next Monday. But gladly he can go home soon, freeing up a much-needed bed. The all-Wales infection rate is 411.4 per 100,000. 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