Why the south Wales town that forged the NHS now points to its future
Tredegar, the birthplace of Aneurin Bevan, offers a microcosm of the health and social care problems facing the nation
November 2016
Partnerships in practice
Construction project rebuilds lives after brain injury and mental illness
Down to Earth aims to engage hard to reach and vulnerable people through participation in practical activity in Wales
May 2016
Medicines and treatments
The Sunshine rule: a quick guide
Under government plans, clinical commissioning groups and hospital trusts will be required to keep a list of gifts and payments from pharmaceutical companies to NHS staff
February 2016
This is not Casualty – in real life CPR is brutal and usually fails
Mark Taubert
Only 3% of over-80s survive CPR and 1.9% of secondary cancer patients. It’s time we doctors stopped meddling and let such patients die with dignity
December 2014
NHS Wales: 'We need to shout about good work and progress'
Chief executive Andrew Goodall says Wales can reorganise more easily than England and the small size of the health service helps
October 2014
NHS strike: Staff are angry over government contempt on pay
Rachael Maskell
Real-terms pay has fallen by up to 15% against cost of living since last general election, with 40,000 NHS staff now paid less than living wage, writes Rachael Maskell
June 2012
Welsh NHS chief credits non-market based policies for rapid improvements
Sissling says rejection of split between commissioners and suppliers has led to a reduction in emergency admissions
January 2012
Wales sanctions £15.8m for Cardiff Royal infirmary redevelopment project
Welsh government to fund healthcare professionals
December 2011
Private company signs first contract to deliver maternity services
Women in Wirral on Merseyside will be the first to be able to opt to receive maternity care from a private company
November 2011
Stephen Dorrell – 'NHS must seize opportunities offered by new technology'
The former health secretary, now chair of health select committee says that better use of IT will help eliminate waste in the NHS, reports Gill Hitchcock
Why fewer hospital beds would be a sign of success
Helen Birtwhistle, director, Welsh NHS Confederation
The experience of the Welsh NHS shows that a successful health service will need less hospital space, argues Helen Birtwhistle, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation
Wales' health plan emphasises social care
The Welsh government's five year vision is to have fewer people in hospitals by moving care closer to home, writes Sade Laja
October 2011
NHS staff breach personal data 806 times in three years
One in eight breaches reported by health service organisations resulted in staff dismissal
Cautious welcome for extra NHS Wales funding
BMA and NHS Confederation welcome more health service funding for Wales, but say money must be used wisely
Newport council plans cost-cutting social care reforms
South Wales council hopes to shave £11m off its social care bill through a programme of better contracting and use of IT
September 2011
Wales publishes update on emergency care record
Wales uses courses and websites to make bipolar disorder less of a lottery
