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    Clinical Coding is still not getting the profile it needs within NHS Wales
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    Seven-year hospital upgrade in North Wales cost over £60 million more than originally approved
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    Some positive progress but auditor general unable to give a clean bill of health to four health board accounts for fourth year running
  • A fist clenched with a girl sitting on a chair in the foreground
    Victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence let down by fragmented system
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    Big challenges remain for Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board
     
  • Patient having blood pressure check
    Plans to strengthen primary care not happening quickly enough
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    Changes needed to public service boards if they’re to realise their full potential
  • Young people in a discussion
    Improvements needed in services for young people
  • Three house doors in red, light blue and dark blue colours
    Postcode lottery for new ‘front door’ to adult social care services
     
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    Integrated Care Fund not yet realising its full potential
  • NHS spending on agency staff has “increased markedly” in recent years
    NHS spending on agency staff has increased markedly in recent years – a rise of 171% over seven years - according to a report published today by th
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    Radiology services under strain and action needed
    Rising demand, difficulties with recruitment and retention of staff, outdated and insufficient scanning equipment, along with IT weaknesses are put
  • Social services and well-being study
    The initial point of contact assessment initiates the process of social care intervention and therefore has a direct impact on the type of outcome
  • Out-of-hours services are under strain
    Out of hours services provide urgent primary care when GP surgeries are closed.
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    Primary Care Services in Wales
    Our latest publication pulls together a range of data to provide a snapshot of primary care services in Wales.  We have collated information o