Currently in department 2: 60 patients (Busier than usual) Open 24 hours 7 days a week. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "Last night was a particularly busy shift for the team. "This will further worry people seeking medical treatment. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 2023 BBC. Two wards have been closed at Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 34 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed there. These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. One ward at Glangwli Hospital is shut, while orthopaedic surgery has been temporarily suspended at Prince Philip Hospital and Withybush Hospital. Small margins - even as few as half a dozen beds becoming free - can make a big difference. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said rising numbers of Covid. 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. Begging the question: how much further can you stretch a service that already seems to be in a critical condition? Because once the hospital is full, the pressure in A&E, for example, becomes critical. "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. Jennifer Proctor, the hospital's head of nursing, says: "The demand in the department outstripped the capacity we had in the hospital. "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.". Closed bank holidays. Our skilled and compassionate staff are using their skills to prioritise and care for patients in the best way possible, and we are so grateful to them. A Welsh health board has closed a number of hospital wards to visitors due to a surge of coronavirus cases in the area. Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board has announced. pic.twitter.com/YSldiWgqKy. 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. We have one consultant for every 15,000 people here, when the UK average is around 7,000 people per consultant. But that means other patients can wait for hours, even days, becoming more and more frustrated. Meanwhile, back in A&E, as the afternoon goes on, the strain is building again. "Poor workforce planning means Wales has one of the lowest doctor to population ratios in Europe. 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. ", Ms Davies-Jones added: "This is the result that everyone wanted to see and have worked so hard for. "At the moment people are starting to have colds, sniffles and a rise in temperature as the weather is changing. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board had been working. Despite the pressures facing the hospital, the experienced medic said he was confident the Welsh NHS would not be overwhelmed. The accident and emergency department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital could close as part of plans by the health board to reduce services. 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. Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board has announced. 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 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. Closed weekends. 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. The full health board will discuss a paper outlining the plan next Monday. The successful candidate will join the existing General Surgical Department at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. But that wasn't straightforward, given a number of the hospital's usual wards were reporting staff shortages. We do try and keep everyone's spirits up - we all work as a team.". The hospital said the changes would be reviewed on a daily basis. 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. We will express these views forcefully to Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board, Welsh Government and others during the consultation.". But I feel it makes sense.". "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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ", 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. The post will have a flexible session programme with a general surgical emergency 'on call' commitment 1 in 7. The hospital, which is within Rhondda Cynon Taf, one of the areas. 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. ", 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. . Please help us fight infection by not visiting our hospitals if you have had D&V symptoms in the last 48 hours. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is looking at four different proposals, Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. ", Do you understand the coronavirus rules in Wales? ", 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. "If you need to break the cycle then that could be preferable. 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. ", Claire Walker, the team's principal social worker, said: "We're trusted assessors in this role, so we'll assess somebody straight away and within those few hours we can identify exactly what it is that they need and access that service that's needed to support that discharge home.". Everyone is working flat out. 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. "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.". 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. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board had been working on plans to either close the department completely and replace it with a minor injuries unit, or only open A&E during the day. What have campaigners been worried about? 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. After a public consultation, health boards and community health councils finally agreed on a series of recommendations. 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.". "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. 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. 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. 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. The full health board will discuss a paper outlining the plan next Monday. Bosses say they have recruited enough staff now to keep the department open. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board said it was taking "robust action" after 34 positive cases at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 82 cases of coronavirus were identified there. The health board said early evidence suggested the outbreak was "contained". But gladly he can go home soon, freeing up a much-needed bed. Yes, you might not get it, but your elderly relative might get it and die.". "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. "We were also informed that the last permanent consultant at the hospital is shortly due to retire and we are clear that there needs to be an urgent review into how services operate in the future. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. During his stay, he witnessed staff working under intense pressure, and is full of praise for their efforts. What's he waiting for? Most operations have been cancelled at the hospital and some wards where patients and staff had been infected were closed. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. People will see that 10pm is approaching and quickly order more drinks. Teams have been working at pace to implement robust measures to manage the outbreak. Rhondda AM and former Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood, who was at the health board's meeting in Abercynon on Friday morning, said: "During the meeting I expressed my anger at the current situation. Why is Wales seeing an increase in coronavirus cases? "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. In an emotional outburst, Dr Farbod Babolhavaeji said: "Everything is at its limit. 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. 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. 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. To get the latest coronavirus news sent straight to your email inbox sign up for our free Covid newsletter by clicking here . And the demand is colossal now - even though the worst of winter is potentially yet to come. Big credit to local campaigners who put forward their case so strongly & made the health board & Welsh Government sit up and listen. "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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. With the schools opening, and with children getting these symptoms, then you have to wait for your child to be swabbed and to be negative before you can be sure to come back to work. "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.". DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. 2023 BBC. Two wards have been closed at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant after an outbreak of coronavirus. "Ultimately we don't want to keep anyone in hospital and there are people we aren't able to turn around. "But a lot of this has to be done in our own time, in addition to tackling Covid.". What have campaigners been worried about? "We only have a finite number of hospital beds. However, he said he did understand the frustrations of the public due to the mixed messages being given to them by government. 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. ", 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.". "As part of my management role I have been trying to get some clinical planning in place. Many of these pressures are due to the flow of patients through the entire hospital, or more specifically the lack of it. And while they're stuck, they can't respond to other calls in area where a life could be at immediate risk. Campaigners argued that lives would be put at risk if the department was downgraded. Read about our approach to external linking. Dr Nnoaham added it was "vital that we all play our part" in helping reduce the spread of coronavirus. That can be very scary and mentally very draining.". Read about our approach to external linking. "We had to transfer a lot of outpatient work because the estimations [of Covid infections] were so high," he 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," said Dr Kelechi Nnoaham, Cwm Taf's director of public health. 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. Planned surgery is being suspended with the exception of a very small number of urgent cancer cases. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, bosses warned patient safety was being put at risk, 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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.. Plans to concentrate certain services at fewer hospital sites has been slowly implemented since 2014 when the South Wales Programme was first created. 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. Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. "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?". ", How to spot the difference between a cold and Covid-19. Those kind of things have to be done first. 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. . At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. "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.". 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. Tarek Allouni, the health board's acute services manager, explained the difficulty of forward planning. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "Any proposal must also have patient safety as its fundamental principle. Something went wrong, please try again later. Reacting to the news, Plaid Cymru health spokesman Rhun ap Iorwerth MS said the rise in cases at the hospital was concerning. Two wards have been closed at Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 34 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed there. DeSantis won't say he's running. Mum who spent 45 days on ventilator urges people to protect against virus: When the first wave came, Dr Biswas said the health board had to act as if it was an "emergency situation". The post has been created to provide benign Upper GI service with emergency surgery. "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'. 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. 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. Was the plan to downgrade A&E at the Royal Glamorgan new? Two wards have been closed at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant after an outbreak of coronavirus. A local lockdown was introduced for the county borough last week which has limited the freedoms of its residents. 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. Campaigners and local politicians have welcomed the recommendation. News; Agenda; Spectacles. It's just after dawn and senior staff at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital are holding their morning meeting. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, bosses warned patient safety was being put at risk, 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 Royal Glamorgan Hospital has closed three of its wards to visitors as Covid cases surge. 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). The outbreak has been linked mainly to transmission within the hospital, according. "I think we will manage because NHS staff are incredibly dedicated, motivated people. Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Senedd counterpart Mick Antoniw MS both expressed satisfaction at the news. But gladly he can go home soon, freeing up a much-needed bed. 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. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board had been working on plans to either close the department completely and replace it with a minor injuries unit, or only open A&E during the day. 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. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed it is looking at four possible scenarios for the future of the Llantrisant-based hospital. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant. Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Senedd counterpart Mick Antoniw MS both expressed satisfaction at the news. 2023 BBC. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Earlier this year, several protests were held outside the Senedd and health board meetings opposing any changes to the hospital's A&E. "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. Not all problems are resolved so it makes sense for the campaigners to keep in touch. Measures put in place include the closure of the affected wards, increased testing of staff and patients and limits on "social visiting". Right across Wales, we know staff are deciding to leave the NHS because of the strain. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. It is managed by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. At one point, it was so full that six ambulances had to queue outside waiting to hand over their patients. 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. It's not a question of money," he said. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "The waiting lists have to be prioritised for those in the most urgent need. pic.twitter.com/HHfoBbu2NA. ", 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. 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. "Why are the pubs being kept open until 10pm? 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. Mto aro Royal Glamorgan Hospital. What's he waiting for? 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