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"At the moment people are starting to have colds, sniffles and a rise in temperature as the weather is changing. 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. Betsi Cadwaladr health board, in north Wales, saw a spike in so-called hospital onset Covid-19 infections in July, which centred on Wrexham Maelor Hospital. 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. 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 . Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. However, he said he did understand the frustrations of the public due to the mixed messages being given to them by government. Dr Raja Biswas, a consultant physician, said he was concerned by the volumes of unwell patients with the virus now coming through the doors. Closed weekends. ", 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.". Protesters have voiced strong opposition to plans to downgrade A&E at Royal Glamorgan, An ambulance waits outside the Royal Glamorgan hospital. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "If you need to break the cycle then that could be preferable. 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 successful candidate will join the existing General Surgical Department at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Planned surgery is being suspended with the exception of a very small number of urgent cancer cases. "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. "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. 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". 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. Earlier this year, several protests were held outside the Senedd and health board meetings opposing any changes to the hospital's A&E. "As part of my management role I have been trying to get some clinical planning in place. Campaigners argued that lives would be put at risk if the department was downgraded. "A lot of people have started feeling that they need to live their lives and will just take the chance. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Read about our approach to external linking. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed it is looking at four possible scenarios for the future of the Llantrisant-based hospital. Plans to concentrate certain services at fewer hospital sites has been slowly implemented since 2014 when the South Wales Programme was first created. Betsi Cadwaladr health board, in north Wales, saw a spike in so-called hospital onset Covid-19 infections in July, which centred on Wrexham Maelor Hospital. pic.twitter.com/YSldiWgqKy. pic.twitter.com/HHfoBbu2NA. Two wards have been closed at Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 34 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed there. "We had to transfer a lot of outpatient work because the estimations [of Covid infections] were so high," he said. But to then get so many cases so quickly is a definite matter of concern," said Dr Biswas, who contracted Covid-19 himself in May but has since recovered. We have one consultant for every 15,000 people here, when the UK average is around 7,000 people per consultant. Dr Biswas admitted that the hospital had not been able to catch up on all its routine, non-Covid-19 work due to the outbreak, leading to longer waiting lists. Measures put in place include the closure of the affected wards, increased testing of staff and patients and limits on "social visiting". In a statement, it said: Significant temporary service restrictions will be put in place at Royal Glamorgan hospital from 2pm Wednesday 30 September as increased action is taken to contain a Covid-19 outbreak within the hospital. What's he waiting for? These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. 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. 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.. 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. "The evidence highlights the rise in cases in the 40-plus age group and shows that the virus is not just affecting the elderly or vulnerable. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board says ambulances will be diverted to Bridgend, Merthyr, and Cardiff. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. In response, dozens of so-called "surge beds" across the hospital had to be opened up. Dr Nnoaham added it was "vital that we all play our part" in helping reduce the spread of coronavirus. ", 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.". 2023 BBC. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. 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. Patient notes are being reviewed by the consultants and many of the patients will be contacted via telephone to discuss ongoing managements. "The problem is that there is no more staff. "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. The health board said there is evidence to suggest the outbreak has now been contained. Because once the hospital is full, the pressure in A&E, for example, becomes critical. 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. "Ultimately we don't want to keep anyone in hospital and there are people we aren't able to turn around. 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. In a joint statement, Alex Davies-Jones MP and Mick Antoniw AM said they would oppose any "dilution" of A&E services at the Royal Glamorgan. "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.". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. "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'. Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Senedd counterpart Mick Antoniw MS both expressed satisfaction at the news. Reacting to the news, Plaid Cymru health spokesman Rhun ap Iorwerth MS said the rise in cases at the hospital was concerning. "Social care is a massive issue at the moment in the community. Sign Up Log In Messenger Facebook Lite Watch Places Games Marketplace Facebook Pay Oculus Portal Instagram Bulletin Local Fundraisers Services The hospital, which is within Rhondda Cynon Taf, one of the areas. And the demand is colossal now - even though the worst of winter is potentially yet to come. In adjacent Rhondda Cynon Taf, infection rates are higher at 471.3 per 100,000 population. "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. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is looking at four different proposals, Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. 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. "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. Infection rates in the Vale of Glamorgan are increasing almost daily now and currently stand at 351.8 per 100,000 population. "But a lot of this has to be done in our own time, in addition to tackling Covid.". The post has been created to provide benign Upper GI service with emergency surgery. We are almost at the point we were at in around April time. We cannot stop the infection rate from going down. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. But gladly he can go home soon, freeing up a much-needed bed. What's he waiting for? 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. There are major concerns that stripping the hospital of its A&E provision will have a disastrous impact on patients in some parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf, such as the Rhondda Valleys where journey times to other hospitals are substantial. . In July, PHW revealed hundreds of patients had caught coronavirus while in hospital. Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board has announced. "They have to be in a hospital until at least they are negative which puts increased pressure on the hospital," he said. 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. Campaigners and local politicians have welcomed the recommendation. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In March 2019, consultant-led maternity services were taken away from the Royal Glamorgan and concentrated at the newly-renovated Prince Charles Hospital. "Last night was a particularly busy shift for the team. 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. "They were fantastic. 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. Chezelle White, the nurse in charge of the A&E day shift, said: "We do get a lot of complaints and mostly it is about waiting. They were angered when the health board's medical director told a Senedd committee it "may well be true" that no "substantive effort" was made to recruit A&E consultants at the hospital for five years. 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. ", Ms Davies-Jones added: "This is the result that everyone wanted to see and have worked so hard for. "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? 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. 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? 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 . Campaigners and local politicians have welcomed the recommendation. But Dr Biswas, a dad-of-one who lives in Cardiff, claimed that trying to staff the wards at the hospital remains an issue. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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". But gladly he can go home soon, freeing up a much-needed bed. The workload they go through is unbelievable.". Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) is now one of six local authorities in south Wales to be placed under local restrictions. But even with this effort, pretty much all staff tell me there are too many patients medically well enough to leave the hospital who can't - in no small part due to shortages of care in the community. 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. 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. On Tuesday the Royal United hospital in Bath closed its Paulton Birth Centre for two weeks, which is usually used by women having a low-risk pregnancy who want a natural birth, and began. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. pic.twitter.com/HHfoBbu2NA. In July, PHW revealed hundreds of patients had caught coronavirus while in hospital. "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. In the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board area, consultant-led maternity care has been centralised at Prince Charles Hospital. Big credit to local campaigners who put forward their case so strongly & made the health board & Welsh Government sit up and listen. "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. That is not in our control. 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