Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Senedd counterpart Mick Antoniw MS both expressed satisfaction at the news. 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. The health board said there is evidence to suggest the outbreak has now been contained. Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. "A lot of people have started feeling that they need to live their lives and will just take the chance. ", Ms Davies-Jones added: "This is the result that everyone wanted to see and have worked so hard for. "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.". 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. 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. cwmtaf .wales /visiting /royal-glamorgan-hospital /. We do try and keep everyone's spirits up - we all work as a team.". Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Senedd counterpart Mick Antoniw MS both expressed satisfaction at the news. Visiting in "exceptional circumstances" may still be possible but will need to be discussed with relevant ward managers, they added. Andrew RT Davies, the shadow health minister for the Welsh Conservatives, called on the Welsh government to explore using field hospitals and other health facilities to alleviate pressure on the Royal Glamorgan. Read about our approach to external linking. In an attempt to control the spread, the hospital is also investigating other wards that might have been affected. "This will further worry people seeking medical treatment. "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. ", 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. . 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". Something went wrong, please try again later. Take part in our short survey. "Why are the pubs being kept open until 10pm? Eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 82 cases of coronavirus were identified there. 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. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Because once the hospital is full, the pressure in A&E, for example, becomes critical. Was the plan to downgrade A&E at the Royal Glamorgan new? "A lot of my colleagues would like to do more remote consultations so that we can see the patients who desperately need to be seen as much as possible. Please help us fight infection by not visiting our hospitals if you have had D&V symptoms in the last 48 hours. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 82 cases of coronavirus were . 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. 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. "It is everyones responsibility to turn this situation around. 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. "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.". 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 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? 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. 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. What's he waiting for? Dr Raja Biswas, a consultant physician, said he was concerned by the volumes of unwell patients with the virus now coming through the doors. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. . The Tirion Birthing Centre, which has been temporarily closed during the pandemic, is due to re-open on October 5. . "About 40% of the patients that we have are predominantly medically fit for discharge and are just awaiting to go home," she says. "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. Despite the pressures facing the hospital, the experienced medic said he was confident the Welsh NHS would not be overwhelmed. I'm a clinician. Read about our approach to external linking. A&E departments become chock-a-block when there's a mismatch between numbers of patients coming in and the beds available on the wards. At one point, it was so full that six ambulances had to queue outside waiting to hand over their patients. ", 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. Thank you everyone who fought for this!! Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said rising numbers of Covid. One ward at Glangwli Hospital is shut, while orthopaedic surgery has been temporarily suspended at Prince Philip Hospital and Withybush Hospital. Im hearing weve won the battle over the A and E at the Royal Glamorgan. ", 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.". 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. The all-Wales infection rate is 411.4 per 100,000. "At the moment people are starting to have colds, sniffles and a rise in temperature as the weather is changing. 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. 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. 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. That can be very scary and mentally very draining.". We've got patients waiting months just for a nursing home placement or a package of care to be put in place.". "It is clear that our social behaviours need to change, as transmission continues to occur between close contacts, and friends and family members, who are not adhering to social distancing requirements. Currently in department 2: 60 patients (Busier than usual) Open 24 hours 7 days a week. What's he waiting for? 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. Wednesday 30 September 2020, 5:28pm. 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. ", 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. 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. The hospital, which is within Rhondda Cynon Taf, one of the areas. It's only the general public who can do that. It is managed by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board . And while they're stuck, they can't respond to other calls in area where a life could be at immediate risk. 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The health board said early evidence suggested the outbreak was "contained". Bigorre.org. The hospital said the changes would be reviewed on a daily basis. 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. Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board has announced. ", Life in local lockdown: the rules explained in Wales, More than 5,000 extra NHS beds to be on standby this winter. "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. 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. pic.twitter.com/xt0Mvr7XcX. 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. 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 without that sense of team spirit, she said staff would consider their futures. 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 said this would inevitably lead to patients spending considerable amounts of time on wards before returning to their care settings. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "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. Read about our approach to external linking. What's he waiting for? 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. 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. During his stay, he witnessed staff working under intense pressure, and is full of praise for their efforts. Everyone is working flat out. Not all problems are resolved so it makes sense for the campaigners to keep in touch. Was the plan to downgrade A&E at the Royal Glamorgan new? 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". Read about our approach to external linking. And the demand is colossal now - even though the worst of winter is potentially yet to come. 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 . Small margins - even as few as half a dozen beds becoming free - can make a big difference. Dr Kelechi Nnoaham, Director of Public Health, 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. 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. Earlier this year, several protests were held outside the Senedd and health board meetings opposing any changes to the hospital's A&E. Big credit to local campaigners who put forward their case so strongly & made the health board & Welsh Government sit up and listen. "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.". Just hours before I visited, the department was at its highest level of alert and those working there were at breaking point. 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). Closed bank holidays. 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. Reacting to the news, Plaid Cymru health spokesman Rhun ap Iorwerth MS said the rise in cases at the hospital was concerning. Patient notes are being reviewed by the consultants and many of the patients will be contacted via telephone to discuss ongoing managements. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In adjacent Rhondda Cynon Taf, infection rates are higher at 471.3 per 100,000 population. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Something went wrong, please try again later. Two wards have been closed at Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 34 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed there. "Last night was a particularly busy shift for the team. Two wards have been closed at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant after an outbreak of coronavirus. It says there are currently 82 Covid-19 cases at the hospital near Llantrisant, including six in intensive care. Thank you everyone who fought for this!! Why is Wales seeing an increase in coronavirus cases? The hospital is in Llantrisant in Rhondda Cynon Taf, which has seen a recent spike in cases, leading to tighter restrictions being put in place. We have one consultant for every 15,000 people here, when the UK average is around 7,000 people per consultant. 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. 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. 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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. "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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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. 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. "We have close to 200 vacancies for nurses . 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. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. That is not in our control. During . After a public consultation, health boards and community health councils finally agreed on a series of recommendations. The post has been created to provide benign Upper GI service with emergency surgery. 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? 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. Video report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. "As part of my management role I have been trying to get some clinical planning in place. Aero. So we then make moves based on what is adequate for the day and where it's safe to move to.". 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.". "It is not inevitable that this increase will continue, if we all take responsibility to avert the community transmission of the virus in RCT by following social distancing and the recently introduced restrictions. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Changes to children's hospital care have been repeatedly postponed. 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