What have campaigners been worried about? 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.". Some adults needing emergency treatment will be sent to other hospitals in south Wales. On Thursday, September 2, Public Health Wales confirmed 2,275 new positive cases in Wales and five more people had died with coronavirus. "The problem is that there is no more staff. A Welsh health board has closed a number of hospital wards to visitors due to a surge of coronavirus cases in the area. ", 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. What's he waiting for? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Covid-19 in Wales: What do the stats tell us? And while they're stuck, they can't respond to other calls in area where a life could be at immediate risk. Video report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. The outbreak has been linked mainly to transmission within the hospital, according to Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board. As it turns out it's an opportunity to witness the aftermath of one of the most pressurised days the hospital near Llantrisant has experienced so far this winter. 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. Because once the hospital is full, the pressure in A&E, for example, becomes critical. What have campaigners been worried about? "If you need to break the cycle then that could be preferable. 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. The health board said early evidence suggested the outbreak was "contained". Mto aro Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The health board said early evidence suggested the outbreak was "contained". cwmtaf .wales /visiting /royal-glamorgan-hospital /. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "Obviously a lot of staff have to self-isolate with these symptoms until they get their results back. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Closed weekends. 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. A separate study of 1,500 hospital cases in the UK in April found one in eight patients who had received coronavirus treatment had caught it while in hospital. Phone First for Minor Injury Units in Powys: 01639 844777 1 The . Changes to children's hospital care have been repeatedly postponed. He said: "At the end of the day, we as medics can only do so much. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. However, I'm not a scientist or an epidemiologist. Dr Biswas said most of the patients being admitted with Covid-19 in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital were elderly and with comorbidities (other pre-existing conditions). Eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 82 cases of coronavirus were identified there. 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. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. 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. He added: This is very concerning, particularly as many of the additional cases are linked to transmission within the hospital, and so questions over processes and protocols must be asked., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Closed bank holidays. It meant ambulances had to be re-directed to the Prince Charles Hospital In Merthyr Tydfil or the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. 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. It's only the general public who can do that. 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. 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. Bosses say they have recruited enough staff now to keep the department open. "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? 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board has announced. That's the main reason this whole system works. During his stay, he witnessed staff working under intense pressure, and is full of praise for their efforts. Rhondda MS Leanne Wood said people would be "overjoyed and relieved" at the decision, adding: "It was clear that the campaign to retain 24 hour services had logic, reason and safety on its side. It's just after dawn and senior staff at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital are holding their morning meeting. In an emotional outburst, Dr Farbod Babolhavaeji said: "Everything is at its limit. 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. 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The post has been created to provide benign Upper GI service with emergency surgery. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital has closed three of its wards to visitors as Covid cases surge. The workload they go through is unbelievable.". 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. ", 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The post will have a flexible session programme with a general surgical emergency 'on call' commitment 1 in 7. 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 self-contained paediatric wards at Royal Glamorgan hospital will remain open. Not all problems are resolved so it makes sense for the campaigners to keep in touch. Despite the pressures facing the hospital, the experienced medic said he was confident the Welsh NHS would not be overwhelmed. Campaigners and local politicians have welcomed the recommendation. Read about our approach to external linking. "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.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. We are almost at the point we were at in around April time. Two wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital have been closed due to a coronavirus outbreak Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board. What's he waiting for? 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. 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. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, along with Prince Charles in Merthyr Tydfil, have been under the spotlight over the past year after a major report identified major failings in their maternity services. 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On Wednesday, 93 new cases were confirmed in the county by Public Health Wales - the highest number of any local authority area. The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. We do try and keep everyone's spirits up - we all work as a team.". Yes, you might not get it, but your elderly relative might get it and die.". The Royal Glamorgan Hospital ( Welsh: Ysbyty Brenhinol Morgannwg ), is a District General Hospital in Ynysmaerdy, Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South 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. 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. one of the areas under local lockdown restrictions. Im hearing weve won the battle over the A and E at the Royal Glamorgan. 2023 BBC. "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?". Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. A&E departments become chock-a-block when there's a mismatch between numbers of patients coming in and the beds available on the wards. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. 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. 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. 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. These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. In March 2019, consultant-led maternity services were taken away from the Royal Glamorgan and concentrated at the newly-renovated Prince Charles Hospital. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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Tel: 01443 443443Tel: 01685 721721. The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. 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. 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. 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. Please help us fight infection by not visiting our hospitals if you have had D&V symptoms in the last 48 hours. 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. 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