Closed bank holidays. "At the moment people are starting to have colds, sniffles and a rise in temperature as the weather is changing. "The problem is that there is no more staff. Dr Nnoaham added it was "vital that we all play our part" in helping reduce the spread of coronavirus. News; Agenda; Spectacles. Campaigners argued that lives would be put at risk if the department was downgraded. The full health board will discuss a paper outlining the plan next Monday. "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.". DeSantis won't say he's running. pic.twitter.com/xt0Mvr7XcX. ", How to spot the difference between a cold and Covid-19. Begging the question: how much further can you stretch a service that already seems to be in a critical condition? It follows major concerns over staffing levels which have become so low that the consultant-led service may no longer be safe or sustainable to run. pic.twitter.com/HHfoBbu2NA. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The health board said early evidence suggested the outbreak was "contained". I'm a clinician. He said: "At the end of the day, we as medics can only do so much. The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. In the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board area, consultant-led maternity care has been centralised at Prince Charles Hospital. 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. 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. What's he waiting for? During his stay, he witnessed staff working under intense pressure, and is full of praise for their efforts. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. On Wednesday, Welsh education minister Kirsty Williams said the Welsh Government was working with the health board and Public Health Wales to address the "issues" which have given rise to the outbreak. We have one consultant for every 15,000 people here, when the UK average is around 7,000 people per consultant. 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. Two wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital have been closed due to a coronavirus outbreak Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board. 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. He added: "What is the point in saying to people that they should socially distance, and then have three days a week when you can get a half price meal? Temporary restrictions to services have now been put in place at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, including suspending planned surgery, with the exception of a small number of urgent cancer cases. "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. Pleased common sense has prevailed & we now need to see a strong long-term plan from health bosses to ensure we're never in this situation again. Measures put in place include the closure of the affected wards, increased testing of staff and patients and limits on "social visiting". 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. 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.". ", Do you understand the coronavirus rules in Wales? 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. Cllr Andrew Morgan, leader of RCT Council said: "Health professionals, from nurses through to doctors, are now facing the reality of the significant increase in the number of cases over the last 14 days which led the Welsh Government to apply additional restrictions in Rhondda Cynon Taf, and which is now sadly resulting in a continued increase in Covid-19 positive hospital admissions. After a public consultation, health boards and community health councils finally agreed on a series of recommendations. We do try and keep everyone's spirits up - we all work as a team.". 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. "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.". The outbreak has been linked mainly to transmission within the hospital, according. ", 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The successful candidate will join the existing General Surgical Department at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. They said: "Robust A&E provision at the Royal Glamorgan is a critical component of health service provision to people in Pontypridd and the wider valleys communities, and we are strongly opposed to any reconfiguration that results in a material dilution of A&E services at the Royal Glamorgan. Despite the pressures facing the hospital, the experienced medic said he was confident the Welsh NHS would not be overwhelmed. In March 2019, consultant-led maternity services were taken away from the Royal Glamorgan and concentrated at the newly-renovated Prince Charles Hospital. It's just after dawn and senior staff at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital are holding their morning meeting. "We had to transfer a lot of outpatient work because the estimations [of Covid infections] were so high," he said. These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. However, additional cases linked to transmission within the hospital have been confirmed in recent days with the number of cases currently standing at 82. 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. 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. Was the plan to downgrade A&E at the Royal Glamorgan new? Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has. Most operations have been cancelled at the hospital and some wards where patients and staff had been infected were closed. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital has closed three of its wards to visitors as Covid cases surge. Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) is now one of six local authorities in south Wales to be placed under local restrictions. Two wards have been closed at Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 34 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed there. Two wards have been closed at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant after an outbreak of coronavirus. Campaigners and local politicians have welcomed the recommendation. Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board has announced. We've got patients waiting months just for a nursing home placement or a package of care to be put in place.". 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.". Infos et Mto aronautique de l'hliport Royal Glamorgan Hospital (Royaume-Uni) GB-0631 Menu Fermer le menu. But that wasn't straightforward, given a number of the hospital's usual wards were reporting staff shortages. "It is everyones responsibility to turn this situation around. cwmtaf .wales /visiting /royal-glamorgan-hospital /. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Big credit to local campaigners who put forward their case so strongly & made the health board & Welsh Government sit up and listen. "You've got your plan for your wards previously, but you can never plan for staff sickness and we were heavily reliant on agency cover coming in and supporting our staff. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. 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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. 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. Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. But gladly he can go home soon, freeing up a much-needed bed. 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. Yes, you might not get it, but your elderly relative might get it and die.". Infection rates in the Vale of Glamorgan are increasing almost daily now and currently stand at 351.8 per 100,000 population. Read about our approach to external linking. "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? Planned surgery is being suspended with the exception of a very small number of urgent cancer cases. Read more:Wales faces 'very challenging' autumn and winter as flu and Covid circulates, top public health boss warns. 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). As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "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. Earlier this year, several protests were held outside the Senedd and health board meetings opposing any changes to the hospital's A&E. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Bosses say they have recruited enough staff now to keep the department open. "Poor workforce planning means Wales has one of the lowest doctor to population ratios in Europe. "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.". "About 40% of the patients that we have are predominantly medically fit for discharge and are just awaiting to go home," she says. Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Senedd counterpart Mick Antoniw MS both expressed satisfaction at the news. 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. And while they're stuck, they can't respond to other calls in area where a life could be at immediate risk. Phone First for Minor Injury Units in Powys: 01639 844777 1 The . 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. "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. "This is obviously a major factor in the reduction of the workforce.". Not all problems are resolved so it makes sense for the campaigners to keep in touch. We will express these views forcefully to Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board, Welsh Government and others during the consultation.". The resignation of the last A&E consultant at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital has speeded up the downgrade plans About 400 people have protested outside the Senedd against the closure of an A&E . It's only the general public who can do that. 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. 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. A local lockdown was introduced for the county borough last week which has limited the freedoms of its residents. Right across Wales, we know staff are deciding to leave the NHS because of the strain. The post will have a flexible session programme with a general surgical emergency 'on call' commitment 1 in 7. 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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. 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. What's he waiting for? During . Those kind of things have to be done first. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. In adjacent Rhondda Cynon Taf, infection rates are higher at 471.3 per 100,000 population. "They were fantastic. "Last night was a particularly busy shift for the team. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is looking at four different proposals, Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. It says there are currently 82 Covid-19 cases at the hospital near Llantrisant, including six in intensive care. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board says ambulances will be diverted to Bridgend, Merthyr, and Cardiff. Eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 82 cases of coronavirus were . . 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 number of confirmed cases on the wards has risen in line with a surge of confirmed cases in the community, it added. Covid-19 in Wales: What do the stats tell us? Changes to children's hospital care have been repeatedly postponed. 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. Video report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. In July, PHW revealed hundreds of patients had caught coronavirus while in hospital. It is managed by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board . Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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 we then make moves based on what is adequate for the day and where it's safe to move to.". A Welsh health board has closed a number of hospital wards to visitors due to a surge of coronavirus cases in the area. Two hospital wards have been closed after a sudden outbreak of multiple cases of coronavirus. 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". Teams have been working at pace to implement robust measures to manage the outbreak. Please help us fight infection by not visiting our hospitals if you have had D&V symptoms in the last 48 hours. There will be no change to the self-contained paediatric wards at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, they will remain open; The Tirion Birthing Centre, which has been temporarily closed during the pandemic, is due to re-open on October 5 th . Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Visiting in "exceptional circumstances" may still be possible but will need to be discussed with relevant ward managers, they added. Aero. "If you need to break the cycle then that could be preferable. Even under the most intense pressure, staff will always try to prioritise the sickest 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. 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. Reacting to the news, Plaid Cymru health spokesman Rhun ap Iorwerth MS said the rise in cases at the hospital was concerning. After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. 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. The post has been created to provide benign Upper GI service with emergency surgery. 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. In response, dozens of so-called "surge beds" across the hospital had to be opened up. A specialist team is said to be meeting daily and a number of key measures have been put in place to respond to and manage these cases, including: Dr Kelechi Nnoaham, director of public health for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, said: "The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff is our number one priority and we take infection prevention and control measures extremely seriously. We are almost at the point we were at in around April time. 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. We certainly weren't expecting this degree of a second wave at this stage. Covid-19 in Wales: What do the stats tell us? 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. 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. 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. You can check the latest hospital visiting guidance here. 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. ", 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.". On Wednesday, 93 new cases were confirmed in the county by Public Health Wales - the highest number of any local authority area. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. The outbreak has been linked mainly to transmission within the hospital, according to Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board. Royal Glamorgan Hospital (A&E) Typical time in department 1: Up to 3 hrs 30 mins . Meanwhile, back in A&E, as the afternoon goes on, the strain is building again. Most operations have been cancelled at the hospital and some wards where patients and staff had been infected were closed. 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