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Welsh Ambulance Service News
National Survey for Wales
A Wales-wide survey has revealed that 90 per cent of people who needed to call for
an ambulance in the last 12 months were satisfied with the overall service they
received, the Trust is pleased to report. Of those who had dialled 999, a staggering
ninety seven per cent had trust and confidence in the ambulance crew’s professional
skills, according to the National Survey for Wales. Seventy nine per cent were
satisfied with the time they had to wait for the ambulance to arrive.
Tracy Myhill, Chief Executive of the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: “We’re thrilled
that those surveyed felt they’d had a good experience of the Welsh Ambulance
Service, which is testament to the sheer hard work and dedication of our staff.”
Click here to read the full story.
Trust Board Meeting
Are you aware the trust runs quarterly trust board meetings that you could attend. If
you fancy click here to find out when the board meetings are being held across
Wales.
Non – Emergency Patient Transport Service - Getting you to hospital
We are looking at how we can improve the Non Emergency Patient Transport
Service (NEPTS) in Wales. WAST has been working with a number of groups and
people who have an interest in NEPTS to develop a project to help us make the best
decision for people who use the service.
Please see the additional infosheet attached for further information.
Information on alternative transport providers
You may be aware the trust are using alternative transport providers including
private ambulances, third sector ambulances and taxis, to support our crews in the
face of increased demand. Over the last 12 months we’ve seen a continued rise in
demand for our service.
That’s why we’ve been using a range of providers in recent months to bolster our
capacity while we realign our own resources in a more efficient and effective way.
Click here to read more.
New symptom checker on NHS Direct Wales website
This month the new rash and skincare symptom checker has been launched. Click
here to view it, as well as the other symptom checkers on the website.
Other News
New report shows NHS is delivering high-quality care
The NHS is delivering high quality care and taking action to improve services where
it needs to. The first NHS Wales annual quality statement provides an overview of
the work being carried out by all NHS Wales organisations to improve the quality of
care for people living in Wales.
Click here to read more.
Survey shows improvement in Wales health
A total of 14, 000 adults and 3,000 took part in the Welsh Health Survey 20014. The
report shows that there are signs of improvement in peoples lifestyle habits but
lifestyle choices are still damaging people health.
Click here to read more.
£6 million to help older people live in their home
A £6 million investment to help older people in Wales live independently in their own
home, has been announced by the Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty.
Click here to read more.
New service to provide talking technologies to people with severe speech and
communication problems
There are an estimated 15,500 people in Wales who suffer with severe speech and
communication problems who will benefit from some form of communication
equipment and at least 1,540 of these will require high-tech communication
equipment, which can be very expensive.
The new, expanded NHS Wales service, backed by £1.25m funding from the Welsh
Government for equipment over two years, together with funding for the permanent
appointment of additional staff, will ensure people receive the support they need to
support their independence and the quality of their lives.
Click here to read more.
Six month countdown to change in organ donation laws in Wales
The new system being introduces in Wales aims to increase the organs available for
transplantation. The new system will make it easier for people organ donation
wishes to be clearer and could lead to a 25% increase in organ donations.
Click here to read more
New law to improve the health of Wales
A new bill is being brought in which aims to protect the people of Wales. The bill will
cover tattooing, body piercing, and e-cigarette use.
Click here to read more.
Welsh Government plan on equality for transgender people
The Welsh Government currently has a consultation out to seek the views on the
Welsh Governments Transgender Action plan.
Click here to view the consultation
Smoking ban in cars carrying children passed by assembly
A ban to stop people from smoking in cars when children are present has been
passed by the Welsh assembly.
Click here to find out more.
Wales new flying doctors has officially been launched by the First Minister
The Welsh Government-funded EMRTS (Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer
Service) Cymru sees consultants join critical care practitioners on Wales Air
Ambulance missions for the first time. The teams are able to reach 95% of the
population by air and 46% by road within 30 minutes.
Click here to find out more
Awareness Campaigns
For July
Screening Services - Public Health Wales, Screening Division will be running their
3rd annual Screening for Life Campaign which starts on the 1st July for a month. The
campaign aim is to raise awareness of the importance of breast, cervical, bowel and
abdominal aortic aneurysm screening and to explain to the public what and how the
national screening programmes operate in Wales.
Click here to read more
Samaritans Awareness month – Talk to us – Click here to find out more