Read about our approach to external linking. pic.twitter.com/YSldiWgqKy. So we then make moves based on what is adequate for the day and where it's safe to move to.". The workload they go through is unbelievable.". The outbreak has been linked mainly to transmission within the hospital, according. "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.". Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Two wards have been closed at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant after an outbreak of coronavirus. "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.". 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. People will not be able to meet members of their extended household indoors or form an extended household for the time being; All licensed premises will have to close at 10pm; Everyone over 11 must wear face coverings in indoor public places as is the case throughout Wales. "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. 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. 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. Bosses say they have recruited enough staff now to keep the department open. The all-Wales infection rate is 411.4 per 100,000. 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. Infection rates in the Vale of Glamorgan are increasing almost daily now and currently stand at 351.8 per 100,000 population. 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. 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 will people at the northernmost tops of our communities reach hospitals in good time during serious emergencies, especially with our low car ownership numbers?". Video report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. "It is everyones responsibility to turn this situation around. What have campaigners been worried about? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. pic.twitter.com/YSldiWgqKy. 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. Just hours before I visited, the department was at its highest level of alert and those working there were at breaking point. What have campaigners been worried about? The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant. The successful candidate will join the existing General Surgical Department at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. 2023 BBC. 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. 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. The self-contained paediatric wards at Royal Glamorgan hospital will remain open. 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. ", 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. In adjacent Rhondda Cynon Taf, infection rates are higher at 471.3 per 100,000 population. Currently in department 2: 60 patients (Busier than usual) Open 24 hours 7 days a week. 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. 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. A local lockdown was introduced for the county borough last week which has limited the freedoms of its residents. Two wards have been closed at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant after an outbreak of coronavirus. Dr Raja Biswas, a consultant physician, said he was concerned by the volumes of unwell patients with the virus now coming through the doors. The health board said early evidence suggested the outbreak was "contained". 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). After a public consultation, health boards and community health councils finally agreed on a series of recommendations. "Yeah, I think people would leave," she added. Earlier this year, several protests were held outside the Senedd and health board meetings opposing any changes to the hospital's A&E. Eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 82 cases of coronavirus were . Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. "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. 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. News; Agenda; Spectacles. On Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2019, due to the sickness of middle-grade emergency department doctors, the Royal Glamorgan A&E was not able to maintain normal medical staffing levels and had to divert seriously ill patients to other hospitals. The health board said early evidence suggested the outbreak was "contained". Gemma Pearson, who leads the "stay well at home" team, said: "Of the two assessments we had this morning we've been able to turn them around, they've not needed any involvement. The number of confirmed cases on the wards has risen in line with a surge of confirmed cases in the community, it added. Yes, you might not get it, but your elderly relative might get it and die.". Two wards have been closed at Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 34 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed there. 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. 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. Big credit to local campaigners who put forward their case so strongly & made the health board & Welsh Government sit up and listen. 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. Closed bank holidays. During his stay, he witnessed staff working under intense pressure, and is full of praise for their efforts. "The problem is that there is no more staff. Sign Up Log In Messenger Facebook Lite Watch Places Games Marketplace Facebook Pay Oculus Portal Instagram Bulletin Local Fundraisers Services 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 . Despite the pressures facing the hospital, the experienced medic said he was confident the Welsh NHS would not be overwhelmed. It is managed by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board . "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. Two wards have been closed at Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 34 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed there. Changes to children's hospital care have been repeatedly postponed. Ward 20 at Royal Glamorgan Hospital is currently closed due to suspected norovirus. Everyone is working flat out. The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. 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. "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'. 2023 BBC. "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. "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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. "If you need to break the cycle then that could be preferable. 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.". 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. In the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board area, consultant-led maternity care has been centralised at Prince Charles Hospital. It's just after dawn and senior staff at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital are holding their morning meeting. It's only the general public who can do that. What's he waiting for? We will express these views forcefully to Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board, Welsh Government and others during the consultation.". These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. 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. "I think we will manage because NHS staff are incredibly dedicated, motivated people. 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. 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Was the plan to downgrade A&E at the Royal Glamorgan new? In July, PHW revealed hundreds of patients had caught coronavirus while in hospital. Read about our approach to external linking. The accident and emergency department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital could close as part of plans by the health board to reduce services. But gladly he can go home soon, freeing up a much-needed bed. On Wednesday, 93 new cases were confirmed in the county by Public Health Wales - the highest number of any local authority area. Im hearing weve won the battle over the A and E at the Royal Glamorgan. "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. 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. In response, dozens of so-called "surge beds" across the hospital had to be opened up. But Dr Biswas, a dad-of-one who lives in Cardiff, claimed that trying to staff the wards at the hospital remains an issue. After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. "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. 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? Given the extent of this outbreak, and on advice of Public Health Wales, the health board is taking a number of urgent and significant actions to ensure the safety of our staff, patients and communities.. 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). Royal Glamorgan Hospital: A&E 'to remain fully open' 22 June 2020 Protesters have voiced strong opposition to plans to downgrade A&E at Royal Glamorgan By Owain Clarke BBC Wales health. But without that sense of team spirit, she said staff would consider their futures. Thank you everyone who fought for this!! 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". 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. The hospital, which is within Rhondda Cynon Taf, one of the areas. "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.". 2023 BBC. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has. 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. 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. Two hospital wards have been closed after a sudden outbreak of multiple cases of coronavirus. Were going backwards in regards to controlling the virus and the last thing we need now is the virus spreading in a medically vulnerable population," he said. Video report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. What's he waiting for? And the demand is colossal now - even though the worst of winter is potentially yet to come. The Tirion Birthing Centre, which has been temporarily closed during the pandemic, is due to re-open on October 5. . Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is looking at four different proposals, Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital has closed three of its wards to visitors as Covid cases surge. Mr Davies said the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and the surrounding areas had a lot going for them and would prove an attractive place for new recruits. Jennifer Proctor, the hospital's head of nursing, says: "The demand in the department outstripped the capacity we had in the hospital. Bosses say they have recruited enough staff now to keep the department open. Eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 82 cases of coronavirus were identified there. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board announced on Wednesday, September 23,. . I've been invited along. 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. We have one consultant for every 15,000 people here, when the UK average is around 7,000 people per consultant. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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