Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. That is not in our control. That's the main reason this whole system works. 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). Tel: 01443 443443Tel: 01685 721721. 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. They stated: "We are aware that there is a general concern within the health board that in spite of the continuous efforts to recruit consultants for A&E services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, there is an over-reliance on locum consultants. So we then make moves based on what is adequate for the day and where it's safe to move to.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "The problem is that there is no more staff. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. People will not be allowed to enter or leave without a reasonable excuse, such as travel for work or education; People will only be able to meet outdoors for the time being. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Video report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. pic.twitter.com/HHfoBbu2NA. But without that sense of team spirit, she said staff would consider their futures. We certainly weren't expecting this degree of a second wave at this stage. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Visiting in "exceptional circumstances" may still be possible but will need to be discussed with relevant ward managers, they added. However, I'm not a scientist or an epidemiologist. ", How to spot the difference between a cold and Covid-19. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. During his stay, he witnessed staff working under intense pressure, and is full of praise for their efforts. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "Ultimately we don't want to keep anyone in hospital and there are people we aren't able to turn around. Jennifer Proctor, the hospital's head of nursing, says: "The demand in the department outstripped the capacity we had in the hospital. I'm a clinician. 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. 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. 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. Why is Wales seeing an increase in coronavirus cases? I want to be clear that our urgent and emergency care services remain open for people who need to use them, and the measures we are putting in place will help to ensure that we can see these patients. "Cases of Covid-19 have been steadily rising across our communities and it is vital is that we all play our part in helping to reduce the spread of the virus through social distancing, good hand hygiene, the wearing of masks and PPE in appropriate settings and following the latest government measures on further restrictions.". The health board said there is evidence to suggest the outbreak has now been contained. "They were fantastic. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed it is looking at four possible scenarios for the future of the Llantrisant-based hospital. 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.". Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "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. With the schools opening, and with children getting these symptoms, then you have to wait for your child to be swabbed and to be negative before you can be sure to come back to work. Campaigners argued that lives would be put at risk if the department was downgraded. What have campaigners been worried about? She told the Welsh Government Covid-19 press briefing: "We understand that this is a serious situation and how upsetting it is for all those involved. Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. "The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff is our number one priority and we take infection prevention and control measures extremely seriously," said Dr Kelechi Nnoaham, Cwm Taf's director of public health. Two wards have been closed at Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 34 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed there. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Patient notes are being reviewed by the consultants and many of the patients will be contacted via telephone to discuss ongoing managements. Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Havana Syndrome 'unlikely' to be caused by US foes, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms. 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. The health board said early evidence suggested the outbreak was "contained". "We had to transfer a lot of outpatient work because the estimations [of Covid infections] were so high," he said. During . Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board had been working. Im hearing weve won the battle over the A and E at the Royal Glamorgan. Thank you everyone who fought for this!! 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. NEWYDDION DA / GOOD NEWS Well done to everyone who campaigned against the Labour Welsh government & their health boards plans to remove our A&E at the Royal Glamorgan. ", 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. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Speaking of pressures across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, Steve Moore, Chief Executive of Hywel Dda UHB, said: On behalf of the Board, I would firstly like to reassure our communities that what we are doing is all about prioritising patient safety at this time. Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. On Monday, Health Minister Vaughan Gething confirmed that there were 34 Covid-positive patients at the Royal Glamorgan - a figure he described as "particularly worrying". Take part in our short survey. 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. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital ( Welsh: Ysbyty Brenhinol Morgannwg ), is a District General Hospital in Ynysmaerdy, Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. 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. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 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. People will not be able to meet members of their extended household indoors or form an extended household for the time being; All licensed premises will have to close at 10pm; Everyone over 11 must wear face coverings in indoor public places as is the case throughout Wales. "Last night was a particularly busy shift for the team. The self-contained paediatric wards at Royal Glamorgan hospital will remain open. 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. "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. ", She added: "The situation is a worrying one, and all steps are being taken to protect existing patients, staff, and to ensure that those residents that were due to leave the hospital are directed to appropriate care in other hospitals in the near vicinity.". 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. Everyone is working flat out. "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.". 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He said this would inevitably lead to patients spending considerable amounts of time on wards before returning to their care settings. Some adults needing emergency treatment will be sent to other hospitals in south Wales. "But for staff [looking after Covid patients] they don't know whether they will be the one lying in that hospital bed in the next 24 to 48 hours. 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. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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