The North West Wales NHS Trust and Wales Ambulance Service Trust have become the first healthcare organisations in Wales to join a pub security scheme which bars drinkers who are abusive or violent.  ... more

Mae Nyrs Arbenigol Clefyd Parkinson wedi’i phenodi yn ardal Conwy.  ... more

Karen Bampfield, a district nurse working for North West Wales NHS Trust at Ysbyty Tywyn, has won the prestigious Maureen Acland Award for Research and Development, offered by community nursing charit  ... more

he North West Wales NHS Trust and Gogledd Gwynedd Community health Council have provisionally agreed the relocation of the Podiatry Clinic from Criccieth Health Centre to Ysbyty Alltwen and Ysbyty Bry  ... more

Members of the public may have been wondering about the recent addition to the Ysbyty Gwynedd skyline, with two 30 metre cranes towering above the hospital.  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust has won three of this year’s Welsh Language in Healthcare Awards.  ... more

Branwen Ward, at Ty Llŷwelyn, the Forensic Psychiatry Unit of the North West Wales NHS Trust has won a prestigious award for excellence in patient care.  ... more

An art exhibition with a difference will be the proud opening event of a newly reopened gallery in Caernarfon, following a refurbishment funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.  ... more

50 members of staff took on the challenge to scale Wales' highest peak.  ... more

Midwives from the North West Wales NHS Trust have been undergoing training to support women who choose to give birth at home.  ... more

A public open evening has been arranged at Ysbyty Alltwen for 1st April between 5 pm and 8 pm.  ... more

A number of recent research projects at the North West Wales NHS Trust have contributed to improving patient care both locally and further afield. The Trust has an active research programme designed t  ... more

A new satellite chemotherapy clinic has opened at Ysbyty Bryn Beryl Hospital.  ... more

In support of three Consultant Nephrologists from Cardiff, staff from the Elidir Renal Unit will be undertaking a virtual sponsored bike ride from Ysbyty Gwynedd.  ... more

Everyone has been concerned with keeping warm during the recent cold snap but medical research has shown that keeping patients warm before, during and after surgery has more significant benefits than   ... more

The contribution of staff and volunteers to the work of the North West Wales NHS Trust has been recognised with a special awards ceremony.  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust is appealing to patients to notify them if they are unable to attend their outpatient appointments.  ... more

Major investment has been made at Ysbyty Gwynedd’s Endoscopy Unit to provide Bowel Screening for all men and women between 60 and 69.  ... more

As part of the Trust’s commitment to the Saving 1000 Lives Campaign a staff competition was recently run to gather ideas from staff to improve patient safety.   ... more

The fourth annual Service Improvement Conference took place recently to celebrate service improvements within the North West Wales Health Community.   ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust has been successful in achieving the 'NHS Environmental Team Award' at the 2008 Wales Business & Sustainability Awards.  ... more

A vascular procedure which can halve the time a patient has to stay in hospital as been performed for the first time at Ysbyty Gwynedd.  ... more

The opening of Ysbyty Alltwen, the new community hospital in Tremadog, has been rescheduled.  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust is changing its food and drink options to give patients and visitors more healthy options.  ... more

The Gwynedd SANDS Annual Service of Rememberance will be held at Ysbyty Gwynedd  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust is appealing to members of the public to return any items that have been borrowed and are no longer in use.  ... more

The opening of Ysbyty Alltwen, the new community hospital in Tremadog, has been rescheduled.  ... more

New national waiting times targets for three clinical areas have been achieved ahead of schedule by the North West Wales NHS Trust.   ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust has appointed a Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialist to cover the Gwynedd area.   ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust is appealing to patients to notify the Trust if they are unable to attend appointments after it announced that missed appointments are wasting £1.5 million a year.   ... more

Trust retains Gold Standard  ... more

The three NHS Trusts in North Wales have contributed to the first National Pain Strategy which aims to improve the lives of patients suffering from Chronic Non-malignant Pain.  ... more

On Saturday June 21st 2008 (The Longest Day), Mike Peters, the internationally acclaimed singer of Welsh rock and roll band The Alarm will once again lead a procession of doctors, nurses, fans and s  ... more

The contribution of staff and volunteers to the work of the North West Wales NHS Trust has been recognised with a special awards ceremony.  ... more

Visual artist Nancy Evans and Poet Iwan Llwyd have been working in collaboration with the patients and staff at the Ysbyty Eryri to produce a series of printed textile pieces giving the hospital envir  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust are working in partnership with the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and the WRVS to ensure patients at Ysbyty Gwynedd are safe from fire after being discharged and r  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust has contributed redundant medical equipment to Josie Russell’s Africa Appeal.  ... more

A state of the art robot has been installed at the Ysbyty Gwynedd Pharmacy to help with dispensing medicine.   ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust has again succeeded in reaching the National Assembly’s waiting list targets over the past year.  ... more

Patients at Ysbyty Gwynedd are to receive an innovative new email service.   ... more

Einir Wyn Morris of Bethel has been named as the North West Wales NHS Trust Nursing Cadet of the Year.  ... more

College students and school pupils in Gwynedd and Anglesey are being invited to find out about the wide range of careers and jobs in the NHS.  ... more

The achievements of the nurses of the North West Wales NHS Trust have again been recognised at the Annual Nursing Conference.  ... more

The winner of this year’s Dr E C Benn Award is Elaine Owen from Cemaes Bay, a Clinical Specialist and Superintendent Paediatric Physiotherapist with the North West Wales NHS Trust based at the Child D  ... more

Three newly qualified Emergency Nurse Practitioners have taken up their roles at Llandudno General Hospital Minor Injuries Unit.  ... more

Staff at Ysbyty Gwynedd Emergency Department and the Llandudno General Hospital Minor Injuries Unit are preparing for a busy Christmas period, and are appealing to the public to use its services wisel  ... more

From 7 January 2008, the North West Wales NHS Trust will be introducing Protected Mealtimes and amending its visiting times throughout its hospitals.  ... more

An unique new module which compares the healthcare of humans and animals has been introduced for medical students hosted by the North West Wales NHS Trust.  ... more

The first ever confirmation service has been held at the Multi Faith Chaplaincy Centre at Ysbyty Gwynedd.   ... more

The opening of Ysbyty Alltwen, the new community hospital near Porthmadog, has been rescheduled.  ... more

A pioneering partnership between higher education institutions and the health sector is paving the way for radical improvements in the quality of healthcare in North Wales  ... more

A candle service of remembrance will be held in Bangor Cathedral on Friday November 30th 2007, at 7.30pm for parents and families of children who have died.  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust has launched an exciting new strategy which puts the Public and Patient Partnership at the heart of delivering an effective, comprehensive and modern health service.   ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust has appointed a General Manager for Infection Control, Cleanliness and Hygiene as it continues its work to drive down healthcare acquired infections.  ... more

A former patient has contacted the North West Wales NHS Trust to express his thanks for the care he received just after the Second World War.   ... more

Mr Ernest Ahiaku, Consultant Urologist at Ysbyty Gwynedd has been presented with an award for outstanding achievement in Medicine.   ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust has received an award for its work in improving Basic Skills among its staff.  ... more

A group of four teenagers from Anglesey gave up their Sunday morning lie-in for six weeks to take part in outdoor activities and raise money for Ysbyty Gwynedd's Childrens Unit  ... more

A new purpose designed Ophthalmology Unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd which opened this week, will offer a modern and streamlined facility for the delivery of Ophthalmic services.  ... more

Staff at Ysbyty Gwynedd’s Clinical Biochemistry laboratory have been praised for their contributions to research on lung cancer and streamlining the diagnostic process for a range of other conditions.  ... more

It was women only on the Ysbyty Alltwen site this week with a special visit from secondary school students.  ... more

Primary school pupils in Anglesey and Gwynedd were asked to design a bilingual poster  ... more

The research centre at Llandudno General Hospital is one of nine centres throughout the UK taking part in research to help gain a greater understanding of ovarian cancer.   ... more

Improved technology and training at Ysbyty Gwynedd’s Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory mean greater than ever capacity for analysis of blood, urine and tissue samples.  ... more

A group of nurses and physiotherapists from Ysbyty Gwynedd are set tackle one of Britain’s toughest mountaineering challenges and all for a good cause.  ... more

A North West Wales NHS Trust Nurse is setting up a community project in Malawi to support people living with HIV.  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust has won a national award for Sustainable Procurement  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust was presented with four of the seven awards available at the recent Adult Mental Health Awards for Wales.  ... more

Leah May Roberts of Mynydd Llandegai has been named as the North West Wales NHS Trust Nursing Cadet of the Year. She was presented with her award at the launch of the North West Wales NHS Trust Nur  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust has pioneered one of the country's first remote electronic tracking systems to keep tabs on blood packs for transfusions.   ... more

On Saturday June 23rd 2007, Mike Peters two times cancer survivor and internationally acclaimed singer of Welsh rock and roll band The Alarm will lead a procession of doctors, nurses, fans and support  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust is pleased to announce that a full range of midwifery services will once again be available in Meirionnydd from Monday March 12.  ... more

Waiting times for patients attending the Emergency Department at Ysbyty Gwynedd have dramatically improved.   ... more

Car parks at Ysbyty Gwynedd have been recognised by a national body for their safety and accessibility.  ... more

A new HSBC ATM machine is now in service at Ysbyty Gwynedd. Patients, staff and visitors will be able to withdraw their money free of charge.  ... more

Recent research has shown that patients who embark on a Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme following a heart attack can reduce the risk of further attacks by as much 44%.   ... more

One of Ysbyty Gwynedd’s operating theatres has undergone major refurbishment to improve facilities and infection control.   ... more

First Minister Rhodri Morgan gained an insight into the Forensic Psychiatric Service provided by the North West Wales NHS Trust at Tŷ Llywelyn on a recent visit.  ... more

The winner of this year’s Dr E C Benn Award is Rosina Pegler from Anglesey, a Health Care Assistant with the North West Wales NHS Trust based at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.  ... more

A student from Llanfrothen has been awarded the North West Wales NHS Trust Bursary for Welsh medical students.  ... more

On 31 December 2006, smoking will no longer be permitted in Buildings or grounds managed by the North West Wales NHS Trust.  ... more

Staff at Ysbyty Gwynedd Emergency Department and the Llandudno General Hospital Minor Injuries Unit are preparing for a busy Christmas period, and are appealing to the public to use its services wis  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust would like to thank everyone who attended, volunteered, contributed and supported the Children's Christmas Party.  ... more

Dr David Prichard has retired from his role as Medical Director for the North West Wales NHS Trust.  ... more

Dr Brian Gibbons, Welsh Assembly Government Minister for Health and Social Services, today officially opened the new osteoporosis and bone densitometry unit at Llandudno General Hospital.  ... more

Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor has been accredited Level 3 of the Green Dragon Envorinmental Standard.   ... more

As part of a cycling fundraiser event, ten members of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh TAs visited Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor to donate toys to the hospital's Children's Unit.  ... more

Professor Peter Maddison and his team at the North West Wales NHS Trust Rheumatology Service were named Rheumatology team of the year at the recent 2006 Hospital Doctor of the Year awards.   ... more

From 31 December 2006, the North West Wales NHS Trust will become Smoke Free.  ... more

Nancy Evans has been appointed as Ysbyty Gwynedd’s first artist in residence. She will work with patients and staff to improve the hospital environment through artistic expression.  ... more

The second annual Modernisation Conference took place recently to celebrate service improvements within the North West Wales Health Community.   ... more

Treatment times for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) within the North West Wales NHS Trust have been dramatically reduced since the introduction of nurse led service in 2001.  ... more

A new information point has been launched in the foyer of Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.   ... more

The achievements of the nurses of the North West Wales NHS Trust have again been recognised at the Annual Nursing Conference.  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust has been named as a designated centre by the European Society for Medical Oncology.  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust Training Centre was opened recently to provide staff with the skills to perform their duties safely and effectively.  ... more

Dr Mark Payne has recently been appointed as Consultant Cardiologist at the North West Wales NHS Trust.  ... more

Dr. Judy Hutchings, who has been responsible for bringing the Incredible Years parent, child and teacher programmes to Wales was recently invited to Downing Street to present her team’s findings as th  ... more

A new day room at Pwllheli’s Bryn Beryl Hospital was officially opened today by Hywel Williams MP.  ... more

Average hospital stays for patients who are admitted for surgery to Ysbyty Gwynedd’s Prysor ward have been reduced by two thirds.  ... more

In an effort to raise awareness of child safety, the Children's Ward at Ysbyty Gwynedd has organised a programme of events for inpatients during Child Safety Week  ... more

For the third year in succession, the North West Wales NHS Trust has scooped a first prize at the National Welsh Language in Healthcare Conference held in City Hall, Cardiff.  ... more

For the sixth year in succession, the North West Wales NHS Trust, which runs Ysbyty Gwynedd and Llandudno General Hospital, has been named as one of the top 40 acute hospitals in Britain.  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust has again succeeded in reaching all three of the National Assembly’s waiting list targets over the past year. The Trust has also secured a healthy financial position hav  ... more

Construction of Ysbyty Alltwen, the new 30-bedded community hospital to be built near Porthmadog, Gwynedd began this week.   ... more

Staff at Ysbyty Gwynedd Accident & Emergency Department and the Llandudno General Hospital Minor Injuries Unit are preparing for a busy Easter weekend, and are appealing to the public to use its servi  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Allenbuild Ltd as contractors for the construction of Ysbyty Alltwen, the new 30 bedded community hospital to be built n  ... more

The National Assembly’s Health Minister, Dr Brian Gibbons, will officially open the new North Wales Clinical School at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor on Thursday, 9 February 2006.  ... more

A student from Tudweiliog has won the North West Wales NHS Trust Bursary for Welsh medical students for 2005.  ... more

The Conwy Local Health Board will be investing an additional £150,000 in services at Llandudno Hospital from February 2006.  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust has succeeded in reaching all three of the National Assembly’s waiting list targets during the last 12 months.  ... more

Assembly Health and Social Services Minister, Dr Brian Gibbons visited part of the new north Wales Clinical School at Ysbyty Gwynedd today (Tuesday).  ... more

For the second year in succession, the North West Wales NHS Trust has scooped the first prize in two categories at the national Welsh Language in Healthcare conference.  ... more

For the fifth year in succession, the North West Wales NHS Trust, which runs Ysbyty Gwynedd and Llandudno General Hospital, has been named as one of the top 40 acute hospitals in Britain.  ... more

The North West Wales NHS Trust has succeeded in reaching all three of the National Assembly’s waiting list targets during the last 12 months.  ... more