", Ms Davies-Jones added: "This is the result that everyone wanted to see and have worked so hard for. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. And the demand is colossal now - even though the worst of winter is potentially yet to come. 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. You can check the latest hospital visiting guidance here. Video report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. ", 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. The number of confirmed cases on the wards has risen in line with a surge of confirmed cases in the community, Get the latest Welsh Covid-19 news sent straight to your inbox with the Coronavirus Briefing newsletter. We are almost at the point we were at in around April time. Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Senedd counterpart Mick Antoniw MS both expressed satisfaction at the news. DeSantis won't say he's running. We do try and keep everyone's spirits up - we all work as a team.". The full health board will discuss a paper outlining the plan next Monday. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. 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This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board had been working. "We have close to 200 vacancies for nurses . What's he waiting for? Campaigners and local politicians have welcomed the recommendation. ", 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.". 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. 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. Most operations have been cancelled at the hospital and some wards where patients and staff had been infected were closed. After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. But I feel it makes sense.". 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. It's not a question of money," he said. Earlier this year, several protests were held outside the Senedd and health board meetings opposing any changes to the hospital's A&E. 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. Small margins - even as few as half a dozen beds becoming free - can make a big difference. Closed weekends. Royal Glamorgan hospital in Llantrisant remains open for patients requiring emergency department services. Tel: 01443 443443Tel: 01685 721721. In adjacent Rhondda Cynon Taf, infection rates are higher at 471.3 per 100,000 population. 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 hospital has a dedicated team which tries to identify patients who've come to A&E, but given the right care and support might be able to leave without being admitted. Protesters have voiced strong opposition to plans to downgrade A&E at Royal Glamorgan, An ambulance waits outside the Royal Glamorgan hospital. 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 Royal Glamorgan Hospital ( Welsh: Ysbyty Brenhinol Morgannwg ), is a District General Hospital in Ynysmaerdy, Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. "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.". 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. A Welsh health board has closed a number of hospital wards to visitors due to a surge of coronavirus cases in the area. Campaigners argued that lives would be put at risk if the department was downgraded. He said this would inevitably lead to patients spending considerable amounts of time on wards before returning to their care settings. Big credit to local campaigners who put forward their case so strongly & made the health board & Welsh Government sit up and listen. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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? Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. Eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 82 cases of coronavirus were identified there. "The problem is that there is no more staff. 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. "About 40% of the patients that we have are predominantly medically fit for discharge and are just awaiting to go home," she says. Read about our approach to external linking. We have one consultant for every 15,000 people here, when the UK average is around 7,000 people per consultant. "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. "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? Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Senedd counterpart Mick Antoniw MS both expressed satisfaction at the news. ", She continues: "The patients kept coming in through the front door but we were unable to look after them in the areas that we had so we had to open up extra areas in the hospital to be able to accommodate those patients safely.". On Wednesday, 93 new cases were confirmed in the county by Public Health Wales - the highest number of any local authority area. 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. ", 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. 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. "We are an admission avoidance service, but we work with those people so that if they're not able to go home we try and turn them around as quickly as possible. 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. Many of these pressures are due to the flow of patients through the entire hospital, or more specifically the lack of it. People will see that 10pm is approaching and quickly order more drinks. Im hearing weve won the battle over the A and E at the Royal Glamorgan. Read more:Wales faces 'very challenging' autumn and winter as flu and Covid circulates, top public health boss warns. Read about our approach to external linking. What's he waiting for? 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. ", How to spot the difference between a cold and Covid-19. A local lockdown was introduced for the county borough last week which has limited the freedoms of its residents. 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. "Why are the pubs being kept open until 10pm? Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board said it was taking "robust action" after 34 positive cases at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Rhondda Cynon Taf. 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Im hearing weve won the battle over the A and E at the Royal Glamorgan. "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.". Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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. However, we are still very much in this pandemic, which continues to disrupt our everyday lives, and unfortunately one of the consequences of this is that we are having to bring back temporary measures, including postponing some surgery in the short term, to ensure we can safely care for patients.". "The waiting lists have to be prioritised for those in the most urgent need. Why is Wales seeing an increase in coronavirus cases? "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. 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. 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. What's he waiting for? The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. 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. 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. Maria Davies says some patients are 'waiting months' for the community care package they need, Gemma Pearson says patient turnaround has to happen as quickly as possible, Senior staff at Royal Glamorgan hospital hold a logistical morning meeting, Mark Walsh spent his 61st birthday waiting for a heart procedure at the Royal Glamorgan, Nurse Chezelle White admits that it is only community spirit that is stopping some staff from quitting, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. "We had to transfer a lot of outpatient work because the estimations [of Covid infections] were so high," he said. These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. 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 . 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. Jennifer Proctor, the hospital's head of nursing, says: "The demand in the department outstripped the capacity we had in the 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. Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT), where the hospital is based, now has one of the highest cases of coronavirus per head of population anywhere in the UK. Earlier this year, several protests were held outside the Senedd and health board meetings opposing any changes to the hospital's A&E. Read about our approach to external linking. "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. Thank you everyone who fought for this!! 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. In the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board area, consultant-led maternity care has been centralised at Prince Charles Hospital. 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.". DeSantis won't say he's running. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Protesters have voiced strong opposition to plans to downgrade A&E at Royal Glamorgan, An ambulance waits outside the Royal Glamorgan hospital. . Even under the most intense pressure, staff will always try to prioritise the sickest patients. I have to say, they were angels," said Mr Walsh. 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. In an attempt to control the spread, the hospital is also investigating other wards that might have been affected. 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. 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. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Hospital staff left in tears over A&E pressures, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Havana Syndrome 'unlikely' to be caused by US foes, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms. The full health board will discuss a paper outlining the plan next Monday. ", 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. "It is deeply concerning that infection control procedures do not seem to be working. "They were fantastic. After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "We only have a finite number of hospital beds. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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. 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. Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board has announced. A health board meeting to discuss the plans will take place on January 30. A review by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives unearthed catastrophic problems in the care offered to mother and babies, some of whom died. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. pic.twitter.com/xt0Mvr7XcX. At one point, it was so full that six ambulances had to queue outside waiting to hand over their patients. The number of confirmed cases on the wards has risen in line with a surge of confirmed cases in the community, it added. 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. Dr Nnoaham added it was "vital that we all play our part" in helping reduce the spread of coronavirus. Read about our approach to external linking. 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