Our skilled and compassionate staff are using their skills to prioritise and care for patients in the best way possible, and we are so grateful to them. "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.". Measures put in place include the closure of the affected wards, increased testing of staff and patients and limits on "social visiting". Its important to state that Royal Glamorgan Hospital is still open for patients requiring emergency department services,although we would encourage everyone at this time to consider where alternative services can provide the care suitable for their needs such as the NHS 111 Wales website, minor injury units and GP services. "Yeah, I think people would leave," she added. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. The outbreak has been linked mainly to transmission within the hospital, according to Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board. pic.twitter.com/xt0Mvr7XcX. 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. People will see that 10pm is approaching and quickly order more drinks. "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. Jennifer Proctor, the hospital's head of nursing, says: "The demand in the department outstripped the capacity we had in the hospital. "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.". 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. Two wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital have been closed due to a coronavirus outbreak, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "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.". VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board has announced. However, he said he did understand the frustrations of the public due to the mixed messages being given to them by government. "As politicians, we fully recognise the difficulties facing the health board and we have been assured that Cwm Taf Morgannwg will be looking at different models of provision across the footprint.". In adjacent Rhondda Cynon Taf, infection rates are higher at 471.3 per 100,000 population. 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. Despite the pressures facing the hospital, the experienced medic said he was confident the Welsh NHS would not be overwhelmed. "We will be working closely with staff, the public and all key partners to ensure they are fully engaged in developing our future model of care and working through all implications to ensure quality is central and strengthening community based services at every opportunity.". Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board said it was taking "robust action" after 34 positive cases at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Rhondda Cynon Taf. These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. Those kind of things have to be done first. They have been worried about poor transport links between some valleys communities, and that other hospitals had been prioritised for investment instead of the Royal Glamorgan. During . What have campaigners been worried about? "The evidence highlights the rise in cases in the 40-plus age group and shows that the virus is not just affecting the elderly or vulnerable. That is not in our control. He said: "At the end of the day, we as medics can only do so much. We certainly weren't expecting this degree of a second wave at this stage. In 2014, five south Wales health boards devised a plan to address concerns that maternity care, baby care, children's hospital care and emergency medicine were spread too thinly across too many hospitals. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board had been working on plans to either close the department completely and replace it with a minor injuries unit, or only open A&E during the day. Many of these pressures are due to the flow of patients through the entire hospital, or more specifically the lack of it. 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. To get the latest coronavirus news sent straight to your email inbox sign up for our free Covid newsletter by clicking here . Bosses say they have recruited enough staff now to keep the department open. So, at the morning meeting, all wards and departments are trying to identify any patients who might be able to be safely discharged to free up scarce and precious beds - but they are few and far between. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The following restrictions are now in place at the hospital: Temporary suspension of planned surgery at the hospital (with the exception of a very small number of urgent cancer cases which have been clinically prioritised), Any adult patient requiring an emergency admission following assessment, who would normally be admitted to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, will be taken to either Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, or the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, The Emergency Department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital will remain open for walk-in patients and those who can be treated in ambulatory care department (an area in the Emergency Department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital), Ambulances will be diverted temporarily to alternative sites, namely Princess of Wales Hospital Bridgend, Prince Charles Hospital Merthyr Tydfil and University Hospital of Wales Cardiff. ", Ms Davies-Jones added: "This is the result that everyone wanted to see and have worked so hard for. The hospital, which is within Rhondda Cynon Taf, one of the areas. In March 2019, consultant-led maternity services were taken away from the Royal Glamorgan and concentrated at the newly-renovated Prince Charles Hospital. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. ", Do you understand the coronavirus rules in Wales? VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. ", Claire Walker, the team's principal social worker, said: "We're trusted assessors in this role, so we'll assess somebody straight away and within those few hours we can identify exactly what it is that they need and access that service that's needed to support that discharge home.". Two wards have been closed at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant after an outbreak of coronavirus. ", 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. Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Eli Lilly caps monthly insulin costs in US at $35. It follows major concerns over staffing levels which have become so low that the consultant-led service may no longer be safe or sustainable to run. Its important to state that Royal Glamorgan hospital is still open for patients requiring emergency department services, although we would encourage everyone at this time to consider where alternative services can provide the care suitable for their needs such as the NHS 111 Wales website, minor injury units and GP services.. 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. So we then make moves based on what is adequate for the day and where it's safe to move to.". 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. Instead, 6m has been ploughed into the Royal Glamorgan to build a diagnostic hub and a new 50-bed acute medicine unit. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board announced on Wednesday, September 23,. Earlier this year, several protests were held outside the Senedd and health board meetings opposing any changes to the hospital's A&E. Please help us fight infection by not visiting our hospitals if you have had D&V symptoms in the last 48 hours. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said rising numbers of Covid. "But for staff [looking after Covid patients] they don't know whether they will be the one lying in that hospital bed in the next 24 to 48 hours. ", Councillor Andrew Morgan, Leader of RCT Council, provides an update on today's news that 24 hour A&E services are recommended to be retained at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, along with a review into enhanced local health services at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda. Big credit to local campaigners who put forward their case so strongly & made the health board & Welsh Government sit up and listen. Why is Wales seeing an increase in coronavirus cases? Pleased common sense has prevailed & we now need to see a strong long-term plan from health bosses to ensure we're never in this situation again. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is looking at four different proposals, Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. The full health board will discuss a paper outlining the plan next Monday. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. In the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board area, consultant-led maternity care has been centralised at Prince Charles Hospital. Maria Davies says some patients are 'waiting months' for the community care package they need, Gemma Pearson says patient turnaround has to happen as quickly as possible, Senior staff at Royal Glamorgan hospital hold a logistical morning meeting, Mark Walsh spent his 61st birthday waiting for a heart procedure at the Royal Glamorgan, Nurse Chezelle White admits that it is only community spirit that is stopping some staff from quitting, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. During his stay, he witnessed staff working under intense pressure, and is full of praise for their efforts. "It is everyones responsibility to turn this situation around. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Currently in department 2: 60 patients (Busier than usual) Open 24 hours 7 days a week. It is understood their two preferred options are to make the Royal Glamorgan a minor injuries unit with enhanced community services, while the other is to have doctor-led services for a set amount of time in the day (for example 8am to 8pm). Pleased common sense has prevailed & we now need to see a strong long-term plan from health bosses to ensure we're never in this situation again. Dr Kelechi Nnoaham, Director of Public Health, said: The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff is our number one priority and we take infection prevention and control measures extremely seriously. 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. Teams have been working at pace to implement robust measures to manage the outbreak. 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. I'm a clinician. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The accident and emergency department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital could close as part of plans by the health board to reduce services. In response, dozens of so-called "surge beds" across the hospital had to be opened up. "About 40% of the patients that we have are predominantly medically fit for discharge and are just awaiting to go home," she says. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board had been working on plans to either close the department completely and replace it with a minor injuries unit, or only open A&E during the day. Read about our approach to external linking. Thank you everyone who fought for this!! Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board had been working. The post has been created to provide benign Upper GI service with emergency surgery. At one point, it was so full that six ambulances had to queue outside waiting to hand over their patients. Royal Glamorgan hospital in Llantrisant remains open for patients requiring emergency department services. DeSantis won't say he's running. On Tuesday the Royal United hospital in Bath closed its Paulton Birth Centre for two weeks, which is usually used by women having a low-risk pregnancy who want a natural birth, and began. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, in Llantrisant, stopped visiting hours on three of its wards on the same day the health board warned services were under "significant pressure" and rising rates of Covid in the area were "posing challenges for our teams". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It meant ambulances had to be re-directed to the Prince Charles Hospital In Merthyr Tydfil or the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. 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