"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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Big credit to local campaigners who put forward their case so strongly & made the health board & Welsh Government sit up and listen. Mto aro Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed it is looking at four possible scenarios for the future of the Llantrisant-based hospital. Phone First for Minor Injury Units in Powys: 01639 844777 1 The . "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?". VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "They were fantastic. The hospital, which is within Rhondda Cynon Taf, one of the areas under local lockdown restrictions, said it was trying to speed up the testing of patients and staff. Meanwhile, a doctor at the Royal Glamorgan has admitted he was surprised by the sharp rise in Covid-19 patients at the hospital over recent days. 2023 BBC. The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. It's not a question of money," he said. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has. The outbreak has been linked mainly to transmission within the hospital, according to Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board. On Thursday, September 2, Public Health Wales confirmed 2,275 new positive cases in Wales and five more people had died with coronavirus. It meant ambulances had to be re-directed to the Prince Charles Hospital In Merthyr Tydfil or the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. 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. "It is deeply concerning that infection control procedures do not seem to be working. 2023 BBC. 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 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. pic.twitter.com/HHfoBbu2NA. The accident and emergency department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital could close as part of plans by the health board to reduce services. "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. 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. Even under the most intense pressure, staff will always try to prioritise the sickest patients. Read about our approach to external linking. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "We have close to 200 vacancies for nurses . In the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board area, consultant-led maternity care has been centralised at Prince Charles Hospital. 2023 BBC. 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During his stay, he witnessed staff working under intense pressure, and is full of praise for their efforts. Two wards have been closed at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant after an outbreak of coronavirus. Read about our approach to external linking. "As part of my management role I have been trying to get some clinical planning in place. Eight people have died of coronavirus at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Wales . Measures put in place include the closure of the affected wards, increased testing of staff and patients and limits on "social visiting". "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. 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. These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. "Any proposal must also have patient safety as its fundamental principle. Meanwhile, back in A&E, as the afternoon goes on, the strain is building again. 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. 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. Teams have been working at pace to implement robust measures to manage the outbreak. The post has been created to provide benign Upper GI service with emergency surgery. Read more:Wales faces 'very challenging' autumn and winter as flu and Covid circulates, top public health boss warns. Six patients are in intensive care at the Royal Glamorgan hospital in Llantrisant, north-west of Cardiff. In an attempt to control the spread, the hospital is also investigating other wards that might have been affected. However, he said he did understand the frustrations of the public due to the mixed messages being given to them by government. But Dr Biswas, a dad-of-one who lives in Cardiff, claimed that trying to staff the wards at the hospital remains an issue. Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board has announced. ", Ms Davies-Jones added: "This is the result that everyone wanted to see and have worked so hard for. 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. "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. "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? The all-Wales infection rate is 411.4 per 100,000. "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.". 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. During . "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.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Tarek Allouni, the health board's acute services manager, explained the difficulty of forward planning. Campaigners argued that lives would be put at risk if the department was downgraded. But gladly he can go home soon, freeing up a much-needed bed. "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.". 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"We had to transfer a lot of outpatient work because the estimations [of Covid infections] were so high," he said. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. It meant ambulances had to be re-directed to the Prince Charles Hospital In Merthyr Tydfil or the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. 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. Everyone is working flat out. pic.twitter.com/YSldiWgqKy. Dr Nnoaham added it was "vital that we all play our part" in helping reduce the spread of coronavirus. Im hearing weve won the battle over the A and E at the Royal Glamorgan. What have campaigners been worried about? 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. 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. We do try and keep everyone's spirits up - we all work as a team.". 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Instead, 6m has been ploughed into the Royal Glamorgan to build a diagnostic hub and a new 50-bed acute medicine unit. People will see that 10pm is approaching and quickly order more drinks. ", Ms Davies-Jones added: "This is the result that everyone wanted to see and have worked so hard for. Video report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The hospital said the changes would be reviewed on a daily basis. In the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board area, consultant-led maternity care has been centralised at Prince Charles Hospital. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Dr Raja Biswas, a consultant physician, said he was concerned by the volumes of unwell patients with the virus now coming through the doors. "Even at the beginning of last week we didn't have too many cases at all. 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. Eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 82 cases of coronavirus were . At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. 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. 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. "This is obviously a major factor in the reduction of the workforce.". 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 . The outbreak has been linked mainly to transmission within the hospital, according. 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. 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. "This will further worry people seeking medical treatment. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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. We already know the last lockdown caused a delay in treatments that will have led to harm so urgent action needs to be taken to ensure our hospitals are safe and people can be confident in attending routine procedures.". Wednesday 30 September 2020, 5:28pm. "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. But that means other patients can wait for hours, even days, becoming more and more frustrated. Campaigners argued that lives would be put at risk if the department was downgraded. "Its important that if you are displaying any Covid symptoms, or have tested positive, or are awaiting a test result, that you do not visit wards.". Every area is full to bursting.". 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. "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. A Welsh health board has closed a number of hospital wards to visitors due to a surge of coronavirus cases in the area. Yes, you might not get it, but your elderly relative might get it and die.". Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is looking at four different proposals, Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. 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. "Poor workforce planning means Wales has one of the lowest doctor to population ratios in Europe. "Social care is a massive issue at the moment in the community. What's he waiting for? The workload they go through is unbelievable.". 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. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, 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. We will provide further advice and guidance within the next 24 hours and will continue to communicate widely with our communities, patients, stakeholders and colleagues to ensure everyone is aware of the temporary changes and what this means for accessing services at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Six in intensive care after more than 80 cases at Royal Glamorgan in Llantrisant. I'm a clinician. Aero. In an emotional outburst, Dr Farbod Babolhavaeji said: "Everything is at its limit. These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. 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. VideoRecord 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? Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Planned surgery is being suspended with the exception of a very small number of urgent cancer cases. . At one point, it was so full that six ambulances had to queue outside waiting to hand over their patients. A health board meeting to discuss the plans will take place on January 30. Sign Up Log In Messenger Facebook Lite Watch Places Games Marketplace Facebook Pay Oculus Portal Instagram Bulletin Local Fundraisers Services 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. Begging the question: how much further can you stretch a service that already seems to be in a critical condition? 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. After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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. 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