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04/08/2020
Accessing urgent healthcare on holiday

Healthcare professionals across mid and west Wales have produced guidance for visitors to the region to advise them on how to access urgent health services while on holiday.

Hywel Dda COVID update
Hywel Dda COVID update
31/07/2020
Maternity scan update - 20 weeks scan

We are pleased to announce that we are now able to move to the next phase of updating our visiting policy. Whilst visiting is not returning to how it was prior to Covid-19 we are now able to implement some of the guidelines from Welsh Government. 

 

Military team at the Carmarthen vaccination centre
Military team at the Carmarthen vaccination centre
31/07/2020
School can return to use as part of field hospital stood down

Penweddig School is getting ready to safely re-open its doors to pupils in September 2020.

18/07/2020
Accessing emergency children's services in Pembrokeshire

When your child is ill or injured, it is very difficult to decide if/when to call your child’s GP, NHS 111 or go to the Emergency Department. 

Hywel Dda COVID update
Hywel Dda COVID update
17/07/2020
Statement on Welsh Government's updated guidance on hospital visiting
17/07/2020
Connect to Kindness - New campaign launches
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06/07/2020
Hywel Dda joins the nation in Biggest Thank You on the birthday of the NHS
06/07/2020
COVID-19 testing helped local NHS couple get back to caring for patients
01/07/2020
Respiratory patients encouraged to join new online service
01/07/2020
Cancer patients will get a faster diagnosis thanks to a new multi-million pound scanner

Waiting times are set to be reduced for cancer patients in our area who need a PET/CT scan.

30/06/2020
Ysbyty Enfys Caerfyrddin provides care for patients

Carmarthen’s field hospital Ysbyty Enfys Caerfyrddin has welcomed its first patients.

24/06/2020
Hywel Dda NHS staff say 'Diolch' for support shown during pandemic

NHS staff from across Hywel Dda have come together to say “diolch” to the community for their support.

Coronavirus disease
Coronavirus disease
19/06/2020
Joining forces to protect our communities

Public bodies in west Wales are working together to test anyone with symptoms of Coronavirus in a continued effort to protect our communities.

18/06/2020
"Don't be afraid of getting help," says cancer survivor Sarah
15/06/2020
Be part of a new project helping to shape mental health and well-being support in Wales after Covid-19
11/06/2020
Primary care services still supporting patients

Services across primary care continue to be available for their communities.

09/06/2020
Congratulations to all winners of a Flu Superprotector Award 2019/20

Every year, hundreds of NHS staff work together to provide the seasonal flu vaccine.

02/06/2020
Hywel Dda cancer experts urge patients to come forward for treatment

Cancer experts are urging patients to come forward for diagnostic tests and treatment.

01/06/2020
Health volunteers thanked for incredible support

There’s no more fitting time than National Volunteering Week to say thank you to all of the volunteers within Hywel Dda University Health Board.

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29/05/2020
Recognition for work to support unpaid carers