cwmtaf .wales /visiting /royal-glamorgan-hospital /. Video report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Our skilled and compassionate staff are using their skills to prioritise and care for patients in the best way possible, and we are so grateful to them. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A Welsh health board has closed a number of hospital wards to visitors due to a surge of coronavirus cases in the area. 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. "We only have a finite number of hospital beds. 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. It is understood their two preferred options are to make the Royal Glamorgan a minor injuries unit with enhanced community services, while the other is to have doctor-led services for a set amount of time in the day (for example 8am to 8pm). "Even at the beginning of last week we didn't have too many cases at all. "About 40% of the patients that we have are predominantly medically fit for discharge and are just awaiting to go home," she says. "How will people at the northernmost tops of our communities reach hospitals in good time during serious emergencies, especially with our low car ownership numbers?". Those kind of things have to be done first. What's he waiting for? A separate study of 1,500 hospital cases in the UK in April found one in eight patients who had received coronavirus treatment had caught it while in hospital. Something went wrong, please try again later. Six in intensive care after more than 80 cases at Royal Glamorgan in Llantrisant. Why is Wales seeing an increase in coronavirus cases? "I would like to reassure the public that immediate action has been taken to address this outbreak, and although it is too early to confirm the end of the outbreak, early evidence suggests that this has resulted in the number of infections transmitted within the hospital being contained.". Instead, 6m has been ploughed into the Royal Glamorgan to build a diagnostic hub and a new 50-bed acute medicine unit. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Yes, you might not get it, but your elderly relative might get it and die.". The number of confirmed cases on the wards has risen in line with a surge of confirmed cases in the community, it added. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, bosses warned patient safety was being put at risk, 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. Betsi Cadwaladr health board, in north Wales, saw a spike in so-called hospital onset Covid-19 infections in July, which centred on Wrexham Maelor Hospital. However, we are still very much in this pandemic, which continues to disrupt our everyday lives, and unfortunately one of the consequences of this is that we are having to bring back temporary measures, including postponing some surgery in the short term, to ensure we can safely care for patients.". What have campaigners been worried about? The hospital, which is within Rhondda Cynon Taf, one of the areas under local lockdown restrictions, said it was trying to speed up the testing of patients and staff. With the schools opening, and with children getting these symptoms, then you have to wait for your child to be swabbed and to be negative before you can be sure to come back to work. Teams have been working at pace to implement robust measures to manage the outbreak. 2023 BBC. Not all problems are resolved so it makes sense for the campaigners to keep in touch. 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. After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. Dr Biswas admitted that the hospital had not been able to catch up on all its routine, non-Covid-19 work due to the outbreak, leading to longer waiting lists. "We have close to 200 vacancies for nurses . It's just after lunch when I meet Maria Davies, who is in charge of three of the hospital's medical wards. People will see that 10pm is approaching and quickly order more drinks. Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) is now one of six local authorities in south Wales to be placed under local restrictions. In the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board area, consultant-led maternity care has been centralised at Prince Charles Hospital. 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. The Tirion Birthing Centre, which has been temporarily closed during the pandemic, is due to re-open on October 5. . The full health board will discuss a paper outlining the plan next Monday. In adjacent Rhondda Cynon Taf, infection rates are higher at 471.3 per 100,000 population. pic.twitter.com/xt0Mvr7XcX. Thank you everyone who fought for this!! Dr Sharon Hopkins, interim CEO at Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, said: "Staff across the health board have worked exceptionally hard to continue to deliver consultant-led 24 hour emergency services and inpatient paediatric services from the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, as well as the Princess of Wales and Prince Charles Hospitals. "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.". Small margins - even as few as half a dozen beds becoming free - can make a big difference. Given the extent of this outbreak, and on advice of Public Health Wales, the health board is taking a number of urgent and significant actions to ensure the safety of our staff, patients and communities.. Eight people have died of coronavirus at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Wales . Read about our approach to external linking. A spokeswoman said the infections were linked "mainly" to transmission within the hospital and that "significant work" was underway to understand and control the outbreak. What's he waiting for? Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board said it was taking "robust action" after 34 positive cases at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The full health board will discuss a paper outlining the plan next Monday. There will be no change to the self-contained paediatric wards at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, they will remain open; The Tirion Birthing Centre, which has been temporarily closed during the pandemic, is due to re-open on October 5 th . Meanwhile in west Wales Hywel Dda University Health Board has suspended some services and restricted access to some wards due to "widespread system pressures" on its hospitals. On Wednesday, Welsh education minister Kirsty Williams said the Welsh Government was working with the health board and Public Health Wales to address the "issues" which have given rise to the outbreak. Covid-19 in Wales: What do the stats tell us? However, an independent panel set up by Health Minister Vaughan Gething to oversee improvements in maternity has found that encouraging signs of progress are now being made during their last review between October and December 2019. Covid-19 in Wales: What do the stats tell us? Im hearing weve won the battle over the A and E at the Royal Glamorgan. Measures put in place include the closure of the affected wards, increased testing of staff and patients and limits on "social visiting". The hospital is in Llantrisant in Rhondda Cynon Taf, which has seen a recent spike in cases, leading to tighter restrictions being put in place. The accident and emergency department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital could close as part of plans by the health board to reduce services. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Something went wrong, please try again later. Speaking of pressures across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, Steve Moore, Chief Executive of Hywel Dda UHB, said: On behalf of the Board, I would firstly like to reassure our communities that what we are doing is all about prioritising patient safety at this time. 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. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital ( Welsh: Ysbyty Brenhinol Morgannwg ), is a District General Hospital in Ynysmaerdy, Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Dr Raja Biswas, a consultant physician, said he was concerned by the volumes of unwell patients with the virus now coming through the doors. "Last night was a particularly busy shift for the team. "This will further worry people seeking medical treatment. Read about our approach to external linking. "Ultimately we don't want to keep anyone in hospital and there are people we aren't able to turn around. To get the latest coronavirus news sent straight to your email inbox sign up for our free Covid newsletter by clicking here . "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. After a public consultation, health boards and community health councils finally agreed on a series of recommendations. "We urge people to consider their behaviour over these coming days or possibly weeks, and to think about whether they can honestly answer whether they have played their part in protecting our communities and keeping everyone safe. Infection rates in the Vale of Glamorgan are increasing almost daily now and currently stand at 351.8 per 100,000 population. Begging the question: how much further can you stretch a service that already seems to be in a critical condition? These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. "It is everyones responsibility to turn this situation around. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "Why are the pubs being kept open until 10pm? Earlier this year, several protests were held outside the Senedd and health board meetings opposing any changes to the hospital's A&E. So, at the morning meeting, all wards and departments are trying to identify any patients who might be able to be safely discharged to free up scarce and precious beds - but they are few and far between. 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. "But the good thing is we are much more aware, better prepared and have much more knowledge of the virus than we did before which is always a positive thing.". So we then make moves based on what is adequate for the day and where it's safe to move to.". Please help us fight infection by not visiting our hospitals if you have had D&V symptoms in the last 48 hours. We've got patients waiting months just for a nursing home placement or a package of care to be put in place.". Local health bosses have recommended that a full-time A&E department should be kept at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, BBC Wales has been told. The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. 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After a public consultation, health boards and community health councils finally agreed on a series of recommendations. After that time, serious incidents would be directed or referred to A&E departments at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, Princess of Wales in Bridgend or the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Royal Glamorgan Hospital (A&E) Typical time in department 1: Up to 3 hrs 30 mins . 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. Its important to state that Royal Glamorgan Hospital is still open for patients requiring emergency department services,although we would encourage everyone at this time to consider where alternative services can provide the care suitable for their needs such as the NHS 111 Wales website, minor injury units and GP services. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Earlier this year, several protests were held outside the Senedd and health board meetings opposing any changes to the hospital's A&E. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. But gladly he can go home soon, freeing up a much-needed bed. He said: "At the end of the day, we as medics can only do so much. Closed bank holidays. You can check the latest hospital visiting guidance here. When it came to introducing a local lockdown for RCT and for Cwm Taf University Health Board as a whole, Dr Biswas said he hoped it would help to reduce hospital admissions. "I think we will manage because NHS staff are incredibly dedicated, motivated people. But I feel it makes sense.". Read about our approach to external linking. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board said it was taking "robust action" after 34 positive cases at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Rhondda Cynon Taf. 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. 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. 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Wednesday 30 September 2020, 5:28pm. RCT Council leader Andrew Morgan, Vikki Howells AM and Beth Winter MP also expressed concerns at the current lack of available consultants at the hospital. 2023 BBC. Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Senedd counterpart Mick Antoniw MS both expressed satisfaction at the news. The successful candidate will join the existing General Surgical Department at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. In comparison, the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend has eight consultants in A&E, while Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr has the equivalent of four-and-a-half. Meanwhile, back in A&E, as the afternoon goes on, the strain is building again. Take part in our short survey. Its important to state that Royal Glamorgan hospital is still open for patients requiring emergency department services, although we would encourage everyone at this time to consider where alternative services can provide the care suitable for their needs such as the NHS 111 Wales website, minor injury units and GP 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. But Dr Biswas, a dad-of-one who lives in Cardiff, claimed that trying to staff the wards at the hospital remains an issue. 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. Despite the pressures facing the hospital, the experienced medic said he was confident the Welsh NHS would not be overwhelmed. 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