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Mums on the run for their kids!

LOOKING at Brodie Morgan playing in the sunshine with her brother Tom it is difficult to tell that she has a serious illness. Read

Mental health services 'failed' murderers

A CATALOGUE of failings has been identified into the mental health services offered to two patients who went on to murder. Read

‘Without help ME destroys lives’

Christalla Davies’ life was turned upside down by ME, but a support group helped ‘save her life’ Read

Single vaccine jabs

PARENTS are being offered the chance of single vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella for their children at a clinic being held in Cardiff this weekend. Read

Wales worst in UK for post-op infections

THE NHS in Wales must do more to fight dangerous infections in hospitals and clinics, a report published today has demanded. Read

Race will save thousands of lives

CANCER survivor Ellen Petts met experts in the disease at an event yesterday aimed at encouraging women to take part in this summer’s Race for Life. Read

NHS won’t treat baby’s flat head

MUM Clare Giles claims the NHS is failing to help her 17-month-old baby – who developed a disfigured head soon after he was born. Read

Mum warns of meningitis danger

CHILDREN’S lives continue to be at risk from a deadly disease because they are not being fully vaccinated, it was revealed today. Read

Concern over postcode lottery of asthma care

ASTHMA sufferers in Wales are facing a postcode lottery when it comes to the help they receive to manage their condition at home instead of being admitted to hospital in an emergency. Read

Lottery £1m to fight suicide

MENTAL health campaigners have received a £1m boost in their drive to help prevent suicides across Wales, it was announced today. Read

Bacterial protection warning

PARENTS were today being urged to ensure their children are fully protected against a deadly strain of bacterial infection. Read

Lotto grants help groups prevent potential suicides

MENTAL health campaigners have received £2m in lottery cash to help support people at risk of suicide, it was announced today. Read

Bingo helps bring back memories for elderly

RESIDENTS at a Teifi Valley care home have been given a selection of nostalgic games. Read

Your views wanted on stroke services

THE Stroke Association in Wales is asking people for their views on stroke services for people in the community. Read

Student midwives’ morale at new low

STUDENT midwives in Wales are struggling to find work and running up debts of thousands of pounds with morale at an all-time low, according to a new survey. Read

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Fines for patients who waste NHS time

PATIENTS could be charged for missing a GP appointment or calling 999 for an ambulance they do not need. Read

First responders receive emergency cash funds

A GROUP of volunteer life savers have received a cash windfall to boost their work providing emergency care in their area. Read

From cuts to cramp – patients still waste time with 999 calls

PATIENTS are dialling 999 for ambulances for injuries as trivial as paper cuts and leg cramps. Read

Patients still not attending

CARDIFF GP Dr Andrew Dearden believe he loses up to six appointments a day because patients do not turn up. Read

Cross-border politics deny patients specialist services

PATIENTS with muscle disorders are missing out on specialist services because local health boards will not pay for them to be seen in English hospitals. Read

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