NHS Wales2 days agoWales NHS gender surgeries paused for review into referral numbersData suggests "significantly higher" rates of referral for gender-affirming surgery compared with English services, according to the health board.2 days ago20 Aug 2026Heatwaves drive record-breaking demand on NHS services in WalesDarren Hughes, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, said staff were "under considerable strain". 20 Aug 202615 Aug 2026'It's shocking it's come to this' - 5,000 fewer health visitor appointments amid long-running strikeHealth visitors in one area have been on strike for six months in a row over pay.15 Aug 20267 Aug 2026Systemic problems at health board are unacceptable, says health ministerAn independent report raised concerns about leadership, culture and governance at the health board.7 Aug 202628 Jul 2026'Never events' at Wales' largest health board more than double in a yearBosses at the health board say they are "committed" to improving processes to avoid future issues. 28 Jul 202619 Jul 2026I'll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until my husband spoke upAn operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up.19 Jul 202616 Jul 2026Proposal could see inpatient beds close at most Powys hospitals The changes could reduce the number of community hospital beds in the county from about 160 to 6016 Jul 202615 Jul 2026The Tinder clinicians - swiping to deal with ambulance calls attracts global attentionThere have been big changes in how emergency calls are handled in Wales, with global interest.15 Jul 20269 Jul 2026NHS long-term damage warning as hundreds of graduates still without jobsOne paramedic student said she was considering leaving Wales for a career abroad.9 Jul 2026...
