Welsh Government Health and social services newsletter - April 2019

FEATURED Welsh Government drive to boost pharmacy workforce Health Minister, Vaughan Gething, has announced a new campaign to attract more pharmacists to Wales and an extra £3.6m to train more in Wales. Read this story on gov.wales

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES LATEST NEWS Busiest March on record for Welsh Emergency Departments Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething has announced more than £11m to transform the way health and social care services are delivered in North Wales. £11m to transform health and social care services in North Wales Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething has announced more than £11m to transform the way health and social care services are delivered in North Wales. Health Minister officially opens Glan Clwyd Hospital new Hybrid Theatre The Health Minister Vaughan Gething has today officially opened the new state-of-the-art Hybrid Theatre and dedicated vascular ward at Glan Clwyd Hospital. Minister sets out vision for cutting edge technology in NHS Wales Health Minister Vaughan Gething, has set out his vision for cutting edge precision medicine to improve health and deliver a sustainable future for NHS Wales. People in residential care can now keep even more money in Wales – almost double the rest of the UK The Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services Julie Morgan has today confirmed the introduction of a £10,000 increase in the capital limit used by local authorities in Wales who charge for residential care. Martin Woodford appointed Chair of Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust Health Minister, Vaughan Gething, has announced the appointment of Martin Woodford as the new Chair of the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust for a three year period. Independent evaluation finds National Integrated Autism Service is providing a much needed and valued service The Minister for Health and Social Services, Vaughan Gething has welcomed the findings of the independent evaluation of the Welsh Government’s National Integrated Autism Service