Campaigners and local politicians have welcomed the recommendation. I'm a clinician. "As part of my management role I have been trying to get some clinical planning in place. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. However, an independent panel set up by Health Minister Vaughan Gething to oversee improvements in maternity has found that encouraging signs of progress are now being made during their last review between October and December 2019. "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. "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? DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. 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". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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"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. But gladly he can go home soon, freeing up a much-needed bed. Covid-19 in Wales: What do the stats tell us? Something went wrong, please try again later. "Any proposal must also have patient safety as its fundamental principle. "However, continuing and growing service and staffing pressures have meant that this situation is becoming increasingly unsustainable, and safe services in their current configuration cannot be maintained beyond the immediate short term without unacceptable risks to patient safety. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. But gladly he can go home soon, freeing up a much-needed bed. cwmtaf .wales /visiting /royal-glamorgan-hospital /. Yes, you might not get it, but your elderly relative might get it and die.". Something went wrong, please try again later. The accident and emergency department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital could close as part of plans by the health board to reduce services. 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. 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. 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. pic.twitter.com/HHfoBbu2NA. That can be very scary and mentally very draining.". Every area is full to bursting.". Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board says ambulances will be diverted to Bridgend, Merthyr, and Cardiff. In response, dozens of so-called "surge beds" across the hospital had to be opened up. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. At one point, it was so full that six ambulances had to queue outside waiting to hand over their patients. Closed bank holidays. "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.". 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. It's just after lunch when I meet Maria Davies, who is in charge of three of the hospital's medical wards. He said: "At the end of the day, we as medics can only do so much. "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. DeSantis won't say he's running. "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. "We had to transfer a lot of outpatient work because the estimations [of Covid infections] were so high," he said. The accident and emergency department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital could close as part of plans by the health board to reduce services. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Dr Nnoaham added it was "vital that we all play our part" in helping reduce the spread of coronavirus. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Meanwhile, back in A&E, as the afternoon goes on, the strain is building again. Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) is now one of six local authorities in south Wales to be placed under local restrictions. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. "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. Take part in our short survey. The outbreak has been linked mainly to transmission within the hospital, according to Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board. A spokesperson for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said: "As a result of the increasing Covid cases on our wards, just as we are seeing in our communities, we have had to temporarily close three wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital to visiting. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said rising numbers of Covid. ", 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. Most operations have been cancelled at the hospital and some wards where patients and staff had been infected were closed. Instead, 6m has been ploughed into the Royal Glamorgan to build a diagnostic hub and a new 50-bed acute medicine unit. In the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board area, consultant-led maternity care has been centralised at Prince Charles Hospital. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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? In July, PHW revealed hundreds of patients had caught coronavirus while in hospital. "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. Im hearing weve won the battle over the A and E at the Royal Glamorgan. "Last night was a particularly busy shift for the team. I've been invited along. "If you need to break the cycle then that could be preferable. 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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. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. It is managed by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board . On Wednesday, Welsh education minister Kirsty Williams said the Welsh Government was working with the health board and Public Health Wales to address the "issues" which have given rise to the outbreak. So, at the morning meeting, all wards and departments are trying to identify any patients who might be able to be safely discharged to free up scarce and precious beds - but they are few and far between. During . 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. 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.. I have to say, they were angels," said Mr Walsh. "It is deeply concerning that infection control procedures do not seem to be working. People will see that 10pm is approaching and quickly order more drinks. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Protesters have voiced strong opposition to plans to downgrade A&E at Royal Glamorgan, An ambulance waits outside the Royal Glamorgan hospital. Was the plan to downgrade A&E at the Royal Glamorgan new? "They have to be in a hospital until at least they are negative which puts increased pressure on the hospital," he said. 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. It's only the general public who can do that. Everyone is working flat out. ", Ms Davies-Jones added: "This is the result that everyone wanted to see and have worked so hard for. "Obviously a lot of staff have to self-isolate with these symptoms until they get their results back. 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. After a public consultation, health boards and community health councils finally agreed on a series of recommendations. "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.". Royal Glamorgan Hospital (A&E) Typical time in department 1: Up to 3 hrs 30 mins . Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board announced on Wednesday, September 23, that it was now taking "robust action" following the identification of 34 cases of Covid-19 at the hospital. She told the Welsh Government Covid-19 press briefing: "We understand that this is a serious situation and how upsetting it is for all those involved. 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. Tarek Allouni, the health board's acute services manager, explained the difficulty of forward planning. 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. 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. 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