Two hospital wards have been closed after a sudden outbreak of multiple cases of coronavirus. We do try and keep everyone's spirits up - we all work as a team.". Right across Wales, we know staff are deciding to leave the NHS because of the strain. It's only the general public who can do that. Two wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital have been closed due to a coronavirus outbreak, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Aero. After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. The wolf is at the door of the NHS, say doctors, NHS remains under 'intense pressure', report warns, Patient spent four nights in A&E waiting for a bed, Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. "We only have a finite number of hospital beds. 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. "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. It is understood their two preferred options are to make the Royal Glamorgan a minor injuries unit with enhanced community services, while the other is to have doctor-led services for a set amount of time in the day (for example 8am to 8pm). Begging the question: how much further can you stretch a service that already seems to be in a critical condition? In adjacent Rhondda Cynon Taf, infection rates are higher at 471.3 per 100,000 population. Phone First for Minor Injury Units in Powys: 01639 844777 1 The . Read about our approach to external linking. "But this time around we can be more measured in our approach, bringing in a planned escalation policy so we can run a normal service for as long as possible. 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. However, we are still very much in this pandemic, which continues to disrupt our everyday lives, and unfortunately one of the consequences of this is that we are having to bring back temporary measures, including postponing some surgery in the short term, to ensure we can safely care for patients.". After that time, serious incidents would be directed or referred to A&E departments at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, Princess of Wales in Bridgend or the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. Campaigners and local politicians have welcomed the recommendation. It's just after dawn and senior staff at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital are holding their morning meeting. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "If you need to break the cycle then that could be preferable. Currently in department 2: 60 patients (Busier than usual) Open 24 hours 7 days a week. DeSantis won't say he's running. Ward 20 at Royal Glamorgan Hospital is currently closed due to suspected norovirus. Rhondda AM and former Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood, who was at the health board's meeting in Abercynon on Friday morning, said: "During the meeting I expressed my anger at the current situation. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "Yeah, I think people would leave," she added. Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board has announced. 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. Eight people have died of coronavirus at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Wales . "They have to be in a hospital until at least they are negative which puts increased pressure on the hospital," he said. In the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board area, consultant-led maternity care has been centralised at Prince Charles Hospital. At one point, it was so full that six ambulances had to queue outside waiting to hand over their patients. ", 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.". Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board announced on Wednesday, September 23, that it was now taking "robust action" following the identification of 34 cases of Covid-19 at the hospital. Campaigners and local politicians have welcomed the recommendation. Video report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. "The waiting lists have to be prioritised for those in the most urgent need. Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Senedd counterpart Mick Antoniw MS both expressed satisfaction at the news. 2023 BBC. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Why Covid lab-leak theory is now being taken seriously, 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. When it came to introducing a local lockdown for RCT and for Cwm Taf University Health Board as a whole, Dr Biswas said he hoped it would help to reduce hospital admissions. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Our skilled and compassionate staff are using their skills to prioritise and care for patients in the best way possible, and we are so grateful to them. "As part of my management role I have been trying to get some clinical planning in place. A local lockdown was introduced for the county borough last week which has limited the freedoms of its residents. "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. Even under the most intense pressure, staff will always try to prioritise the sickest patients. "I think we will manage because NHS staff are incredibly dedicated, motivated people. These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. The hospital, which is within Rhondda Cynon Taf, one of the areas under local lockdown restrictions, said it was trying to speed up the testing of patients and staff. But gladly he can go home soon, freeing up a much-needed bed. 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. Small margins - even as few as half a dozen beds becoming free - can make a big difference. The successful candidate will join the existing General Surgical Department at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. pic.twitter.com/HHfoBbu2NA. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The number of confirmed cases on the wards has risen in line with a surge of confirmed cases in the community, it added. Read about our approach to external linking. We've got patients waiting months just for a nursing home placement or a package of care to be put in place.". 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. 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. I have to say, they were angels," said Mr Walsh. 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). Despite the pressures facing the hospital, the experienced medic said he was confident the Welsh NHS would not be overwhelmed. The all-Wales infection rate is 411.4 per 100,000. It's just after lunch when I meet Maria Davies, who is in charge of three of the hospital's medical wards. Many of these pressures are due to the flow of patients through the entire hospital, or more specifically the lack of it. The self-contained paediatric wards at Royal Glamorgan hospital will remain open. The accident and emergency department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital could close as part of plans by the health board to reduce services. Thank you everyone who fought for this!! To get the latest coronavirus news sent straight to your email inbox sign up for our free Covid newsletter by clicking here . Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "We had to transfer a lot of outpatient work because the estimations [of Covid infections] were so high," he said. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has. 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.. 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. "Last night was a particularly busy shift for the team. Dr Raja Biswas, a consultant physician at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, The Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, Andrew Morgan, leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said rising numbers of Covid patients at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital meant three of the hospital's wards have been temporarily shut. However, an independent panel set up by Health Minister Vaughan Gething to oversee improvements in maternity has found that encouraging signs of progress are now being made during their last review between October and December 2019. Im hearing weve won the battle over the A and E at the Royal Glamorgan. 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The accident and emergency department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital could close as part of plans by the health board to reduce services. Wednesday 30 September 2020, 5:28pm. "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. On Wednesday, 93 new cases were confirmed in the county by Public Health Wales - the highest number of any local authority area. In March 2019, consultant-led maternity services were taken away from the Royal Glamorgan and concentrated at the newly-renovated Prince Charles Hospital. Read more:Wales faces 'very challenging' autumn and winter as flu and Covid circulates, top public health boss warns. 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. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Six in intensive care after more than 80 cases at Royal Glamorgan in Llantrisant. Urgent and "robust action" has been taken at the the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Wales where. 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.". Everyone is working flat out. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. We will provide further advice and guidance within the next 24 hours and will continue to communicate widely with our communities, patients, stakeholders and colleagues to ensure everyone is aware of the temporary changes and what this means for accessing services at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. one of the areas under local lockdown restrictions. 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. "Unless we all take responsibility and act now, this situation will worsen and will place further pressures upon our NHS at a time of year which in normal circumstances automatically creates additional pressures for the NHS. Infos et Mto aronautique de l'hliport Royal Glamorgan Hospital (Royaume-Uni) GB-0631 Menu Fermer le menu. The outbreak has been linked mainly to transmission within the hospital, according. "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. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board announced on Wednesday, September 23,. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. So we then make moves based on what is adequate for the day and where it's safe to move to.". ", 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. The full health board will discuss a paper outlining the plan next Monday. A health board meeting to discuss the plans will take place on January 30. The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. 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However, he said he did understand the frustrations of the public due to the mixed messages being given to them by government. 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. 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. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. We have one consultant for every 15,000 people here, when the UK average is around 7,000 people per consultant. . 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. The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board had been working on plans to either close the department completely and replace it with a minor injuries unit, or only open A&E during the day. 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. After a public consultation, health boards and community health councils finally agreed on a series of recommendations. Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. Royal Glamorgan Hospital: A&E 'to remain fully open' 22 June 2020 Protesters have voiced strong opposition to plans to downgrade A&E at Royal Glamorgan By Owain Clarke BBC Wales health. What's he waiting for? Thank you everyone who fought for this!! Planned surgery is being suspended with the exception of a very small number of urgent cancer cases. We cannot stop the infection rate from going down. During his stay, he witnessed staff working under intense pressure, and is full of praise for their efforts. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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 department's only full-time consultant had announced he was leaving in April, and it was understood only 12% of middle-grade shifts were covered by full-time doctors. ", Claire Walker, the team's principal social worker, said: "We're trusted assessors in this role, so we'll assess somebody straight away and within those few hours we can identify exactly what it is that they need and access that service that's needed to support that discharge home.". Two wards have been closed at Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 34 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed there. "Any proposal must also have patient safety as its fundamental principle. A separate study of 1,500 hospital cases in the UK in April found one in eight patients who had received coronavirus treatment had caught it while in hospital. The hospital said the changes would be reviewed on a daily basis. 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. 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. "As politicians, we fully recognise the difficulties facing the health board and we have been assured that Cwm Taf Morgannwg will be looking at different models of provision across the footprint.". Because once the hospital is full, the pressure in A&E, for example, becomes critical. "But the good thing is we are much more aware, better prepared and have much more knowledge of the virus than we did before which is always a positive thing.". "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'. Visiting in "exceptional circumstances" may still be possible but will need to be discussed with relevant ward managers, they added. A spokeswoman said the infections were linked "mainly" to transmission within the hospital and that "significant work" was underway to understand and control the outbreak. Teams have been working at pace to implement robust measures to manage the outbreak. The health board said early evidence suggested the outbreak was "contained". "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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