2023 BBC. In a joint statement, Alex Davies-Jones MP and Mick Antoniw AM said they would oppose any "dilution" of A&E services at the Royal Glamorgan. Infos et Mto aronautique de l'hliport Royal Glamorgan Hospital (Royaume-Uni) GB-0631 Menu Fermer le menu. Closed weekends. Campaigners and local politicians have welcomed the recommendation. These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. Campaigners argued that lives would be put at risk if the department was downgraded. "What I think is frustrating is that some people are seeing memes and posts on social media and have started thinking 'this is not something I need to be worried about anymore'. Read about our approach to external linking. But without that sense of team spirit, she said staff would consider their futures. "A lot of my colleagues would like to do more remote consultations so that we can see the patients who desperately need to be seen as much as possible. A Welsh health board has closed a number of hospital wards to visitors due to a surge of coronavirus cases in the area. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. And the demand is colossal now - even though the worst of winter is potentially yet to come. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, hundreds of patients had caught coronavirus while in hospital, A separate study of 1,500 hospital cases in the UK in April, New cases in Wales rise to 389 with two more deaths, 'Broken' doctor speaks out against conspiracies. Yes, you might not get it, but your elderly relative might get it and die.". pic.twitter.com/YSldiWgqKy. 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. "This is obviously a major factor in the reduction of the workforce.". 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.. The full health board will discuss a paper outlining the plan next Monday. Visiting in "exceptional circumstances" may still be possible but will need to be discussed with relevant ward managers, they added. 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A spokesperson for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said: "As a result of the increasing Covid cases on our wards, just as we are seeing in our communities, we have had to temporarily close three wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital to visiting. ", Councillor Andrew Morgan, Leader of RCT Council, provides an update on today's news that 24 hour A&E services are recommended to be retained at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, along with a review into enhanced local health services at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda. 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. Protesters have voiced strong opposition to plans to downgrade A&E at Royal Glamorgan, An ambulance waits outside the Royal Glamorgan hospital. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. But I feel it makes sense.". pic.twitter.com/HHfoBbu2NA. There are major concerns that stripping the hospital of its A&E provision will have a disastrous impact on patients in some parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf, such as the Rhondda Valleys where journey times to other hospitals are substantial. I have to say, they were angels," said Mr Walsh. Mum who spent 45 days on ventilator urges people to protect against virus: When the first wave came, Dr Biswas said the health board had to act as if it was an "emergency situation". Dr Nnoaham added it was "vital that we all play our part" in helping reduce the spread of coronavirus. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, 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. In 2014, five south Wales health boards devised a plan to address concerns that maternity care, baby care, children's hospital care and emergency medicine were spread too thinly across too many hospitals. Video report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. It is also working closely with Public Health Wales to increase the number of tests for both patients and staff at the hospital and says it is reviewing the situation on a daily basis. But even with this effort, pretty much all staff tell me there are too many patients medically well enough to leave the hospital who can't - in no small part due to shortages of care in the community. 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. It meant ambulances had to be re-directed to the Prince Charles Hospital In Merthyr Tydfil or the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. ", Conservative MS for South Wales Central Andrew RT Davies said: "I'm pleased common sense has finally prevailed but we now need to see a strong long-term plan from health bosses to ensure residents and communities in the region are never put in this situation again with any further threats to A&E provision at Royal Glamorgan. "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.". Read about our approach to external linking. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The unit was heavily reliant on locum doctors and had been forced to close twice over the Christmas period due to a lack of cover. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Was the plan to downgrade A&E at the Royal Glamorgan new? The following restrictions are now in place at the hospital: Temporary suspension of planned surgery at the hospital (with the exception of a very small number of urgent cancer cases which have been clinically prioritised), Any adult patient requiring an emergency admission following assessment, who would normally be admitted to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, will be taken to either Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, or the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, The Emergency Department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital will remain open for walk-in patients and those who can be treated in ambulatory care department (an area in the Emergency Department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital), Ambulances will be diverted temporarily to alternative sites, namely Princess of Wales Hospital Bridgend, Prince Charles Hospital Merthyr Tydfil and University Hospital of Wales Cardiff. cwmtaf .wales /visiting /royal-glamorgan-hospital /. Six in intensive care after more than 80 cases at Royal Glamorgan in Llantrisant. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. In the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area on Wednesday another doctor said hospital staff felt "demoralised" to see the virus filling wards and intensive care units again, especially the rising numbers of young unvaccinated people. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, in Llantrisant, stopped visiting hours on three of its wards on the same day the health board warned services were under "significant pressure" and rising rates of Covid in the area were "posing challenges for our teams". It says there are currently 82 Covid-19 cases at the hospital near Llantrisant, including six in intensive care. "Even at the beginning of last week we didn't have too many cases at all. That is not in our control. ", Conservative MS for South Wales Central Andrew RT Davies said: "I'm pleased common sense has finally prevailed but we now need to see a strong long-term plan from health bosses to ensure residents and communities in the region are never put in this situation again with any further threats to A&E provision at Royal Glamorgan. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "However, continuing and growing service and staffing pressures have meant that this situation is becoming increasingly unsustainable, and safe services in their current configuration cannot be maintained beyond the immediate short term without unacceptable risks to patient safety. And it's not just a question of putting in a bed, you need oxygen, connections, along with the appropriate numbers of staff to look after them.". The hospital has a dedicated team which tries to identify patients who've come to A&E, but given the right care and support might be able to leave without being admitted. DeSantis won't say he's running. In 2014, five south Wales health boards devised a plan to address concerns that maternity care, baby care, children's hospital care and emergency medicine were spread too thinly across too many hospitals. 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Big credit to local campaigners who put forward their case so strongly & made the health board & Welsh Government sit up and listen. These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. "Social care is a massive issue at the moment in the community. "Obviously a lot of staff have to self-isolate with these symptoms until they get their results back. Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) is now one of six local authorities in south Wales to be placed under local restrictions. It's just after dawn and senior staff at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital are holding their morning meeting. "We have close to 200 vacancies for nurses . Eight people have died of coronavirus at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Wales . We are almost at the point we were at in around April time. Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Senedd counterpart Mick Antoniw MS both expressed satisfaction at the news. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, along with Prince Charles in Merthyr Tydfil, have been under the spotlight over the past year after a major report identified major failings in their maternity services. He said: "At the end of the day, we as medics can only do so much. Eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 82 cases of coronavirus were . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Urgent and "robust action" has been taken at the the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Wales where. Just hours before I visited, the department was at its highest level of alert and those working there were at breaking point. 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. Take part in our short survey. Everyone is working flat out. 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Earlier this year bosses warned patient safety was being put at risk due to severe staff shortages at A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital near Llantrisant. It meant ambulances had to be re-directed to the Prince Charles Hospital In Merthyr Tydfil or the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Senedd counterpart Mick Antoniw MS both expressed satisfaction at the news. The post has been created to provide benign Upper GI service with emergency surgery. Paul Mears, CEO of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, said: We recognise the concern that these temporary changes will cause and would like to assure ourpatients and communities that managing this outbreak is our key priority. In adjacent Rhondda Cynon Taf, infection rates are higher at 471.3 per 100,000 population. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. What's he waiting for? Earlier this week, an A&E doctor in Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales (UHW) described how he "cannot go on" following a brutal shift at Wales' largest hospital. After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. Small margins - even as few as half a dozen beds becoming free - can make a big difference. 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. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board says the paediatric wards at Royal Glamorgan Hospital will remain open, however it is looking into whether plans for The Tirion Birthing Centre, which has been temporarily closed during the pandemic, can be reopened. I've been invited along. Phone First for Minor Injury Units in Powys: 01639 844777 1 The . The unit was heavily reliant on locum doctors and had been forced to close twice over the Christmas period due to a lack of cover. "They were fantastic. People will see that 10pm is approaching and quickly order more drinks. I'm a clinician. "But a lot of this has to be done in our own time, in addition to tackling Covid.". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Paul Mears, the chief executive of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University health board, said: We have taken range of swift and decisive actions to try to manage this outbreak, which include immediate closure of affected wards, risk assessments of affected and at-risk wards, reviews of infection prevention and control measures and their implementation, increased testing of healthcare staff and testing of all hospital admissions. 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. An immediate risk assessment of affected and at-risk wards; A review of infection prevention and control measures and their implementation; Increased and targeted testing of healthcare staff; Testing of all emergency and elective hospital admissions; Limiting social visiting in the hospitals. It's just after lunch when I meet Maria Davies, who is in charge of three of the hospital's medical wards. Two hospital wards have been closed after a sudden outbreak of multiple cases of coronavirus. Andrew RT Davies, the shadow health minister for the Welsh Conservatives, called on the Welsh government to explore using field hospitals and other health facilities to alleviate pressure on the Royal Glamorgan. One patient had already died because of an overdependence on agency or locum staff, and the health board was aware of other cases when patients were put in danger. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. They have been worried about poor transport links between some valleys communities, and that other hospitals had been prioritised for investment instead of the Royal Glamorgan. "Our argument to retain and boost staffing levels with a clear and energetic recruitment drive was strong enough but when the coronavirus pandemic occurred, the importance of hospital capacity and local services was reinforced significantly. The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. On Tuesday the Royal United hospital in Bath closed its Paulton Birth Centre for two weeks, which is usually used by women having a low-risk pregnancy who want a natural birth, and began. Please help us fight infection by not visiting our hospitals if you have had D&V symptoms in the last 48 hours. It is understood that the one remaining consultant in A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital will be leaving at the end of March, meaning consultant services will be provided entirely by locums from April onwards. Closed bank holidays. A review by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives unearthed catastrophic problems in the care offered to mother and babies, some of whom died. "They have to be in a hospital until at least they are negative which puts increased pressure on the hospital," he said. In July, PHW revealed hundreds of patients had caught coronavirus while in hospital. The health board says it is taking on a number of "urgent and significant" actions to try to contain the virus and ensure the safety of its staff and patients. Click Here for latest visiting guidance. Earlier this year, several protests were held outside the Senedd and health board meetings opposing any changes to the hospital's A&E. Those kind of things have to be done first. "It is clear that our social behaviours need to change, as transmission continues to occur between close contacts, and friends and family members, who are not adhering to social distancing requirements. "We are working with the local health authority's senior management team and Public Health Wales to understand and, crucially, address the issues that have arisen at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital to bring that outbreak under control and learn the lessons of that so they can be applied in other healthcare settings. Dr Biswas said most of the patients being admitted with Covid-19 in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital were elderly and with comorbidities (other pre-existing conditions). 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. ", Patient safety at hospital's A&E 'precarious', A&E downgrade 'needed' due to doctor shortage, Mother backs under-threat A&E which saved her baby, 'Unsustainable' A&E services could end at hospital, Hundreds protest against A&E closure plans, Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. . Infection rates in the Vale of Glamorgan are increasing almost daily now and currently stand at 351.8 per 100,000 population. Eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 82 cases of coronavirus were identified there. "I understand that the hospitality industry and the economy are in a bad state, but if you want to really address it wouldn't it be better to take a sharp measure [shutting pubs and bars] for a short period than saying it will last for six months? "We were also informed that the last permanent consultant at the hospital is shortly due to retire and we are clear that there needs to be an urgent review into how services operate in the future. "As part of my management role I have been trying to get some clinical planning in place. He added: This is very concerning, particularly as many of the additional cases are linked to transmission within the hospital, and so questions over processes and protocols must be asked., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. DeSantis won't say he's running. pic.twitter.com/YSldiWgqKy. pic.twitter.com/xt0Mvr7XcX. The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. We already know the last lockdown caused a delay in treatments that will have led to harm so urgent action needs to be taken to ensure our hospitals are safe and people can be confident in attending routine procedures.". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. The post will have a flexible session programme with a general surgical emergency 'on call' commitment 1 in 7. But Dr Biswas, a dad-of-one who lives in Cardiff, claimed that trying to staff the wards at the hospital remains an issue. A specialist team has put in place a number of other measures, including increasing targeted testing of healthcare staff, testing of all emergency and elective hospital admissions, and limiting social visiting. The outbreak has been linked mainly to transmission within the hospital, according to Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board. 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. The infections were linked 'mainly' to transmission within the hospital itself, according to the health board running the Llantrisant facility, Get the latest Welsh Covid-19 news sent straight to your inbox with the Coronavirus Briefing newsletter. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Read about our approach to external linking. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. A&E departments become chock-a-block when there's a mismatch between numbers of patients coming in and the beds available on the wards. Something went wrong, please try again later. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is looking at four different proposals, Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. Rhondda MS Leanne Wood said people would be "overjoyed and relieved" at the decision, adding: "It was clear that the campaign to retain 24 hour services had logic, reason and safety on its side. Protesters have voiced strong opposition to plans to downgrade A&E at Royal Glamorgan, An ambulance waits outside the Royal Glamorgan hospital. "Ultimately we don't want to keep anyone in hospital and there are people we aren't able to turn around. Tel: 01443 443443Tel: 01685 721721. Removing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan and turning it into a 24-hour minor injuries unit; Removing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan and turning it into a 24-hour (enhanced) minor injuries unit, with enhanced community and primary care; Retaining a consultant-led department during daytime hours. However,the safety of our patients and staff is of the utmost importance and we believe this is the right course of action, based on the professional advice given to us. 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