The Corporate Communications Unit is responsible for a number of areas including media relations, publications, the website,  Welsh translation services, Board administration, and the Trust's Welsh Language Scheme.

The Unit has worked with the Ophthalmology Department to produce an award winning patient information video and booklet for patients due to have Cataract surgery, and has also produced a DVD for recruiting purposes.

It is also involved with clinical and nursing staff in publishing a large number of patient information leaflets on a wide variety of conditions - many of which are available in the Information Leaflets section of this website.

The Unit produces the Trust’s staff magazine "Tonic" and a magazine for cancer patients entitled "Insight".

The Trust has consistently been identified as being at the forefront of delivering services bilingually, and won first prize for the ‘best implemented new initiative’ at the National Assembly's 'Welsh Language in Healthcare Awards' 2006, as well as winning two first prizes and one second prize in 2005, and two first prizes in 2004.

Media enquiries

The Corporate Communications Unit handles all media enquiries and requests for information from journalists.

It also deals with all requests relating to productions such as dramas and documentaries.

All such enquiries should be directed to Trystan Pritchard or Helen Granton on 01248 384939 or by e-mail to: press.office@nww-tr.wales.nhs.uk