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NHS Wales system pressures

The Welsh NHS Confederation prepared a briefing for Members of the Senedd on current system pressures on the NHS in Wales.

4 August 2021

Why is the NHS under such extreme pressure?

Darren Hughes, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation writes for the Western Mail on the current pressures facing the NHS in Wales.

2 August 2021

Urgent Community Response standards an important step for community sector

Community Network chair Andrew Ridley responds to the announcement of new national Urgent Community Response Standards.

22 July 2021

NHS in Wales facing an exceptionally challenging time

Darren Hughes, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, responds to the latest release of NHS activity and performance statistics in Wales.

22 July 2021

We must exercise caution as restrictions ease in Wales

Darren Hughes, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, responds to the three-week review of Coronavirus restrictions in Wales.

14 July 2021

How small numbers can create great problems

One COVID-19 patient has a significant impact on a trust's capacity. James Devine, our acute care programme director, explains why.

13 July 2021

Transformation of services across NHS Wales

This briefing highlights recent examples of innovative practice that have taken place across NHS Wales and new ways staff are caring for patients.

9 July 2021

NHS faces huge challenge as pressures feel like ‘January in July’

Matthew Taylor comments on the latest monthly NHS performance figures.

8 July 2021

Winter in summer: the NHS at crunch point

NHS leaders are reporting that current levels of demand are akin to pressures usually experienced in winter. Does this put pandemic recovery at risk?

8 July 2021

The NHS is buckling under the strain of winter pressures in summer, warn healthcare leaders

Unprecedented situation which has left urgent care services experiencing the kind of patient footfall they would expect in January, not July.

7 July 2021