Two wards have been closed at Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 34 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed there. Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. Meanwhile in west Wales Hywel Dda University Health Board has suspended some services and restricted access to some wards due to "widespread system pressures" on its hospitals. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Eli Lilly caps monthly insulin costs in US at $35. Royal Glamorgan Hospital (A&E) Typical time in department 1: Up to 3 hrs 30 mins . It is managed by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board . After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. DeSantis won't say he's running. "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. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. What's he waiting for? ", 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. 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"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's not a question of money," he said. 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. The accident and emergency department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital could close as part of plans by the health board to reduce services. 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. 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. 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. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. "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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Campaigners argued that lives would be put at risk if the department was downgraded. 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. ", 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. "It must be made clear that this is not a funding issue, but that there is simply a lack of consultants - not just in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board area or even across Wales, but across the UK as a whole. ", 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. 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. News; Agenda; Spectacles. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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. 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Tel: 01443 443443Tel: 01685 721721. The self-contained paediatric wards at Royal Glamorgan hospital will remain open. "We will be working closely with staff, the public and all key partners to ensure they are fully engaged in developing our future model of care and working through all implications to ensure quality is central and strengthening community based services at every opportunity.". 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 waiting lists have to be prioritised for those in the most urgent need. But without that sense of team spirit, she said staff would consider their futures. 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). "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.". Dr Sharon Hopkins, interim CEO at Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, said: "Staff across the health board have worked exceptionally hard to continue to deliver consultant-led 24 hour emergency services and inpatient paediatric services from the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, as well as the Princess of Wales and Prince Charles Hospitals. "They have to be in a hospital until at least they are negative which puts increased pressure on the hospital," he said. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Infos et Mto aronautique de l'hliport Royal Glamorgan Hospital (Royaume-Uni) GB-0631 Menu Fermer le menu. So we then make moves based on what is adequate for the day and where it's safe to move to.". "If you need to break the cycle then that could be preferable. "How will people at the northernmost tops of our communities reach hospitals in good time during serious emergencies, especially with our low car ownership numbers?". Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board said it was taking "robust action" after 34 positive cases at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Rhondda Cynon Taf. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Im hearing weve won the battle over the A and E at the Royal Glamorgan. Jennifer Proctor, the hospital's head of nursing, says: "The demand in the department outstripped the capacity we had in the hospital. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "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. 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. cwmtaf .wales /visiting /royal-glamorgan-hospital /. One ward at Glangwli Hospital is shut, while orthopaedic surgery has been temporarily suspended at Prince Philip Hospital and Withybush Hospital. 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". Tarek Allouni, the health board's acute services manager, explained the difficulty of forward planning. "The problem is that there is no more staff. During . 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. 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. Visiting in "exceptional circumstances" may still be possible but will need to be discussed with relevant ward managers, they added. 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. 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". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Two wards have been closed at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant after an outbreak of coronavirus. And while they're stuck, they can't respond to other calls in area where a life could be at immediate risk. "Yeah, I think people would leave," she added. "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.". The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. Eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 82 cases of coronavirus were . Currently in department 2: 60 patients (Busier than usual) Open 24 hours 7 days a week. As it turns out it's an opportunity to witness the aftermath of one of the most pressurised days the hospital near Llantrisant has experienced so far this winter. 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. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board says ambulances will be diverted to Bridgend, Merthyr, and Cardiff. 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 . "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? And the demand is colossal now - even though the worst of winter is potentially yet to come. 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. 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 have one consultant for every 15,000 people here, when the UK average is around 7,000 people per consultant. After a public consultation, health boards and community health councils finally agreed on a series of recommendations. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. ", How to spot the difference between a cold and Covid-19. The accident and emergency department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital could close as part of plans by the health board to reduce services. 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. 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. You can check the latest hospital visiting guidance here. 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. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is looking at four different proposals, Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. Not all problems are resolved so it makes sense for the campaigners to keep in touch. pic.twitter.com/xt0Mvr7XcX. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. 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. Plans to concentrate certain services at fewer hospital sites has been slowly implemented since 2014 when the South Wales Programme was first created. Read about our approach to external linking. Dr Nnoaham added it was "vital that we all play our part" in helping reduce the spread of coronavirus. "I think we will manage because NHS staff are incredibly dedicated, motivated people. After a public consultation, health boards and community health councils finally agreed on a series of recommendations. A Welsh health board has closed a number of hospital wards to visitors due to a surge of coronavirus cases in the area. "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'. Was the plan to downgrade A&E at the Royal Glamorgan new? "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. The workload they go through is unbelievable.". 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. Every area is full to bursting.". Mto aro Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Yes, you might not get it, but your elderly relative might get it and die.". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. "Last night was a particularly busy shift for the team. pic.twitter.com/YSldiWgqKy. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Most operations have been cancelled at the hospital and some wards where patients and staff had been infected were closed. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. "But a lot of this has to be done in our own time, in addition to tackling Covid.". That's the main reason this whole system works. During his stay, he witnessed staff working under intense pressure, and is full of praise for their efforts. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital ( Welsh: Ysbyty Brenhinol Morgannwg ), is a District General Hospital in Ynysmaerdy, Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. 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. That is not in our control. We are almost at the point we were at in around April time. On Wednesday, 93 new cases were confirmed in the county by Public Health Wales - the highest number of any local authority area. In response, dozens of so-called "surge beds" across the hospital had to be opened up. The full health board will discuss a paper outlining the plan next Monday. 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. 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. 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. "We urge people to consider their behaviour over these coming days or possibly weeks, and to think about whether they can honestly answer whether they have played their part in protecting our communities and keeping everyone safe. What's he waiting for? "Obviously a lot of staff have to self-isolate with these symptoms until they get their results back. "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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