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. 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. pic.twitter.com/xt0Mvr7XcX. "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.". On Wednesday, 93 new cases were confirmed in the county by Public Health Wales - the highest number of any local authority area. We already know the last lockdown caused a delay in treatments that will have led to harm so urgent action needs to be taken to ensure our hospitals are safe and people can be confident in attending routine procedures.". Rhondda AM and former Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood, who was at the health board's meeting in Abercynon on Friday morning, said: "During the meeting I expressed my anger at the current situation. Royal Glamorgan hospital in Llantrisant remains open for patients requiring emergency department services. But without that sense of team spirit, she said staff would consider their futures. The post has been created to provide benign Upper GI service with emergency surgery. They were angered when the health board's medical director told a Senedd committee it "may well be true" that no "substantive effort" was made to recruit A&E consultants at the hospital for five years. 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 . Les infos de l'hliport Royal Glamorgan Hospital (Royaume-Uni) : plan, hotels et la mto a. Bosses say they have recruited enough staff now to keep the department open. 2023 BBC. "We urge people to consider their behaviour over these coming days or possibly weeks, and to think about whether they can honestly answer whether they have played their part in protecting our communities and keeping everyone safe. DeSantis won't say he's running. "I would like to reassure the public that immediate action has been taken to address this outbreak, and although it is too early to confirm the end of the outbreak, early evidence suggests that this has resulted in the number of infections transmitted within the hospital being contained. People will see that 10pm is approaching and quickly order more drinks. The Tirion Birthing Centre, which has been temporarily closed during the pandemic, is due to re-open on October 5. . The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. The self-contained paediatric wards at Royal Glamorgan hospital will remain open. Earlier this year, several protests were held outside the Senedd and health board meetings opposing any changes to the hospital's A&E. 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. After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. "At the moment people are starting to have colds, sniffles and a rise in temperature as the weather is changing. Some adults needing emergency treatment will be sent to other hospitals in south Wales. Local health bosses have recommended that a full-time A&E department should be kept at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, BBC Wales has been told. Read about our approach to external linking. "I would like to reassure the public that immediate action has been taken to address this outbreak, and although it is too early to confirm the end of the outbreak, early evidence suggests that this has resulted in the number of infections transmitted within the hospital being contained.". The post will have a flexible session programme with a general surgical emergency 'on call' commitment 1 in 7. 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Read about our approach to external linking. These decisions have not been taken lightly, and we understand that they will impact our patients, their families, our staff and partner organisations. It meant ambulances had to be re-directed to the Prince Charles Hospital In Merthyr Tydfil or the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. Two wards have been closed at Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 34 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed there. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is looking at four different proposals, Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. In July, PHW revealed hundreds of patients had caught coronavirus while in hospital. He added: "What is the point in saying to people that they should socially distance, and then have three days a week when you can get a half price meal? 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However,the safety of our patients and staff is of the utmost importance and we believe this is the right course of action, based on the professional advice given to us. In the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board area, consultant-led maternity care has been centralised at Prince Charles Hospital. Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) is now one of six local authorities in south Wales to be placed under local restrictions. A Welsh health board has closed a number of hospital wards to visitors due to a surge of coronavirus cases in the area. "It is not inevitable that this increase will continue, if we all take responsibility to avert the community transmission of the virus in RCT by following social distancing and the recently introduced restrictions. Two wards have been closed at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant after an outbreak of coronavirus. But to then get so many cases so quickly is a definite matter of concern," said Dr Biswas, who contracted Covid-19 himself in May but has since recovered. ", 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 report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. During his stay, he witnessed staff working under intense pressure, and is full of praise for their efforts. But Dr Biswas, a dad-of-one who lives in Cardiff, claimed that trying to staff the wards at the hospital remains an issue. In a joint statement, Alex Davies-Jones MP and Mick Antoniw AM said they would oppose any "dilution" of A&E services at the Royal Glamorgan. In the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area on Wednesday another doctor said hospital staff felt "demoralised" to see the virus filling wards and intensive care units again, especially the rising numbers of young unvaccinated people. "What I think is frustrating is that some people are seeing memes and posts on social media and have started thinking 'this is not something I need to be worried about anymore'. Betsi Cadwaladr health board, in north Wales, saw a spike in so-called hospital onset Covid-19 infections in July, which centred on Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Yes, you might not get it, but your elderly relative might get it and die.". Big credit to local campaigners who put forward their case so strongly & made the health board & Welsh Government sit up and listen. Was the plan to downgrade A&E at the Royal Glamorgan new? Visiting in "exceptional circumstances" may still be possible but will need to be discussed with relevant ward managers, they added. However, he said he did understand the frustrations of the public due to the mixed messages being given to them by government. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Hospital staff left in tears over A&E pressures, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Havana Syndrome 'unlikely' to be caused by US foes, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms. Earlier this week, an A&E doctor in Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales (UHW) described how he "cannot go on" following a brutal shift at Wales' largest hospital. Dr Nnoaham added it was "vital that we all play our part" in helping reduce the spread of coronavirus. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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. "Even at the beginning of last week we didn't have too many cases at all. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board had been working. Measures put in place include the closure of the affected wards, increased testing of staff and patients and limits on "social visiting". They said: "Robust A&E provision at the Royal Glamorgan is a critical component of health service provision to people in Pontypridd and the wider valleys communities, and we are strongly opposed to any reconfiguration that results in a material dilution of A&E services at the Royal Glamorgan. The NHS faces a nationwide shortage of A&E consultants, with the bigger trauma centres finding it easier to attract staff. ", Ms Davies-Jones added: "This is the result that everyone wanted to see and have worked so hard for. He said this would inevitably lead to patients spending considerable amounts of time on wards before returning to their care settings. "It is clear that our social behaviours need to change, as transmission continues to occur between close contacts, and friends and family members, who are not adhering to social distancing requirements. "Poor workforce planning means Wales has one of the lowest doctor to population ratios in Europe. We do try and keep everyone's spirits up - we all work as a team.". Dr Raja Biswas, a consultant physician at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, The Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, Andrew Morgan, leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. In adjacent Rhondda Cynon Taf, infection rates are higher at 471.3 per 100,000 population. At one point, it was so full that six ambulances had to queue outside waiting to hand over their patients. She told the Welsh Government Covid-19 press briefing: "We understand that this is a serious situation and how upsetting it is for all those involved. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital ( Welsh: Ysbyty Brenhinol Morgannwg ), is a District General Hospital in Ynysmaerdy, Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. Dr Biswas admitted that the hospital had not been able to catch up on all its routine, non-Covid-19 work due to the outbreak, leading to longer waiting lists. 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Read about our approach to external linking. "We have close to 200 vacancies for nurses . Many of these pressures are due to the flow of patients through the entire hospital, or more specifically the lack of it. Earlier this year bosses warned patient safety was being put at risk due to severe staff shortages at A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital near Llantrisant. Something went wrong, please try again later. That can be very scary and mentally very draining.". 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. Small margins - even as few as half a dozen beds becoming free - can make a big difference. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Read about our approach to external linking. They were angered when the health board's medical director told a Senedd committee it "may well be true" that no "substantive effort" was made to recruit A&E consultants at the hospital for five years. But gladly he can go home soon, freeing up a much-needed bed. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The unit was heavily reliant on locum doctors and had been forced to close twice over the Christmas period due to a lack of cover. "The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff is our number one priority and we take infection prevention and control measures extremely seriously," said Dr Kelechi Nnoaham, Cwm Taf's director of public health. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. I want to be clear that our urgent and emergency care services remain open for people who need to use them, and the measures we are putting in place will help to ensure that we can see these patients. The hospital is in Llantrisant in Rhondda Cynon Taf, which has seen a recent spike in cases, leading to tighter restrictions being put in place. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A local lockdown was introduced for the county borough last week which has limited the freedoms of its residents. We've got patients waiting months just for a nursing home placement or a package of care to be put in place.". Changes to children's hospital care have been repeatedly postponed. And while they're stuck, they can't respond to other calls in area where a life could be at immediate risk. During . 2023 BBC. We will provide further advice and guidance within the next 24 hours and will continue to communicate widely with our communities, patients, stakeholders and colleagues to ensure everyone is aware of the temporary changes and what this means for accessing services at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. One ward at Glangwli Hospital is shut, while orthopaedic surgery has been temporarily suspended at Prince Philip Hospital and Withybush Hospital. "This is obviously a major factor in the reduction of the workforce.". Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. A spokesperson for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said: "As a result of the increasing Covid cases on our wards, just as we are seeing in our communities, we have had to temporarily close three wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital to visiting. "Its important that if you are displaying any Covid symptoms, or have tested positive, or are awaiting a test result, that you do not visit wards.". Video report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. Despite the pressures facing the hospital, the experienced medic said he was confident the Welsh NHS would not be overwhelmed. He said: "At the end of the day, we as medics can only do so much. 2023 BBC. Not all problems are resolved so it makes sense for the campaigners to keep in touch. "We only have a finite number of hospital beds. "A lot of people have started feeling that they need to live their lives and will just take the chance. Jennifer Proctor, the hospital's head of nursing, says: "The demand in the department outstripped the capacity we had in the hospital. Everyone is working flat out. In comparison, the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend has eight consultants in A&E, while Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr has the equivalent of four-and-a-half. 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. It meant ambulances had to be re-directed to the Prince Charles Hospital In Merthyr Tydfil or the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. What's he waiting for? But that means other patients can wait for hours, even days, becoming more and more frustrated. The health board said early evidence suggested the outbreak was "contained". 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. Reacting to the news, Plaid Cymru health spokesman Rhun ap Iorwerth MS said the rise in cases at the hospital was concerning. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "The problem is that there is no more staff. Andrew RT Davies, the shadow health minister for the Welsh Conservatives, called on the Welsh government to explore using field hospitals and other health facilities to alleviate pressure on the Royal Glamorgan. Campaigners and local politicians have welcomed the recommendation. It's just after dawn and senior staff at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital are holding their morning meeting. There will be no change to the self-contained paediatric wards at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, they will remain open; The Tirion Birthing Centre, which has been temporarily closed during the pandemic, is due to re-open on October 5 th . "About 40% of the patients that we have are predominantly medically fit for discharge and are just awaiting to go home," she says. Take part in our short survey. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board announced on Wednesday, September 23,. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The workload they go through is unbelievable.". "Our argument to retain and boost staffing levels with a clear and energetic recruitment drive was strong enough but when the coronavirus pandemic occurred, the importance of hospital capacity and local services was reinforced significantly. A specialist team has put in place a number of other measures, including increasing targeted testing of healthcare staff, testing of all emergency and elective hospital admissions, and limiting social visiting. 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