Posts Tagged ‘Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’
Barry MP calls for more local NHS dental surgeries
Barry MP, Alun Cairns, has called for more NHS dental surgeries in the local area to improve access to dental services. Mr Cairns is writing to Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to highlight issues with access after spending time with the dental team at Waterfront Dental. Mr Cairns said that he was made aware […]
Cardiff Dental Nurse Celebrates 50 Years of Working in the NHS
A dental nurse from Cardiff is celebrating 50 years of working for the NHS, a feat made all the more incredible by the fact that she hasn’t taken a single day off sick. Liz Hooper, who is affectionately known as ‘the oracle’, was presented with a bunch of flowers and other gifts from colleagues at […]
Welsh Dental Hospital Forced to Turn Patients Away Due to Burst Pipe
A dental hospital in Wales was forced to turn patients away after a burst pipe caused flooding. Patients who were due to attend non-urgent appointments at Cardiff University Dental Hospital were contacted and informed that their appointments had been cancelled on Monday 12th September, after a water pip burst on the second floor of the […]
Cardiff Health Authorities Confirm Opening of New NHS Practice
Representatives from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board have confirmed that a new NHS dental practice will open later this year. The new surgery will be located in Maes-y-Coed in Cardiff and will provide services for residents in Rhiwbina, Llanishen and Birchgrove. This news will be welcomed by local patients, who were anxious about the […]
Barry Hospital Dental Services to be Taken Over by Two Local Practices
Two local dental practices will take over dental services previously provided at Barry Hospital, it has been confirmed. Two community clinics will take over high street services that were previously offered at the hospital. Both surgeries are within 1.5 miles of the hospital. Specialist community services for vulnerable patients and those requiring special care will […]
Barry Councillor Asks for Answers from Local Health Board Over the Future of Dental Services
Barry councillor Richard Bertin has asked representatives from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to give a presentation to reassure the public about the future of local dental services. Councillor Bertin has asked the health board to arrange a public meeting to discuss the future of dental services provided at Barry Hospital. The board has […]
Health Board Launches Tender Process to Continue Barry Dental Services After Last Dentist Retires
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has launched a tendering process in a bid to continue dental services at Barry Hospital. The move comes after the last remaining dentist at the hospital retired. For the moment, no dental services will be available at Barry Hospital. However, plans are in place to replace the previous provider […]
Thousands of Dental Patients Forced to Find a New Dentist After NHS Provider Goes Private
Around 5,000 dental patients will be forced to find a new dentist after a practice on the outskirts of Cardiff decided to end its NHS contract. Representatives from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board confirmed that Rhiwbina Dental Practice will no longer treat NHS patients after deciding to end its contract at the end of […]
More than 250 Dental Patients to Undergo Blood Tests in Cardiff Infection Control Scare
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has confirmed that more than 250 patients will undergo blood tests following the revelation that a dentist failed to follow the correct infection control procedures. The board stated that around 450 patients had been in touch and 252 will have blood tests to check for signs of hepatitis B […]
