Free vitamin pills for mothers and children in Welsh Pilot
Vitamin pills could be free to all pregnant and breast-feeding women and young children across Wales, if a pilot scheme proves successful. Currently, low-income families across the UK get free vitamins...
View ArticleTherapies key to managing the ageing population
A recent document about Wales’ increasingly elderly population has indicated that much of the praise for helping those that live longer due to medical advances albeit with complex health problems...
View ArticleThe future for Therapies in Wales
Therapists and Allied Health Professionals have launched their manifestos for the National Assembly elections in May outlining their requirements for the next wave of Welsh politicians. The Chartered...
View Article£140 million cost to Wales NHS by obesity and alcohol
A study by Swansea University has suggested that obesity and excessive drinking are directly costing the NHS in Wales more than £140 million each year, with indirect costs potentially being even...
View ArticleRapid Recovery for knee replacements following Physio
The Rapid Recovery programme implemented by clinicians in North Wales has led to halving the time orthopaedic patients spend in hospital following major surgery such as knee replacements. North Wales...
View ArticleNHS failing to record patient Alerts
A report concerning compliance in some Welsh Trusts has indicated large-scale failures in complying with important patient safety alerts. The report indicates that some health boards have less than 50%...
View ArticleNHS Wales campaign to save essential SLT services
The Welsh NHS has launched a major campaign to safeguard Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services during a time of real-term cuts to NHS funding. Almost 20% of the UK population may experience...
View Article70% of Welsh GPs on e-referral system
Nearly 70% of GP practices across Wales are now able to send hospital referrals electronically via the Welsh Clinical Communications Gateway. 300 GP practices connected to the system, with plans for...
View ArticleCSP to hold physiotherapy benefits event
Welsh therapists have this week launched an initiative to highlight both the cost-effectiveness and the patient benefits that can occur from physiotherapy. Representatives from the Chartered Society of...
View ArticleChildren’s back pain on the rise due to heavy school bags
Physiotherapists in South Wales have warned that the number of referrals for children into the NHS due to back pain is rising, and states the figure could be linked with heavy school bags. Research...
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