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Last updated 19 March 2013

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Measles: A joint statement from the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer and Chief Executive of the General Pharmaceutical Council.

13/05/13

A reminder for pharmacy professionals of their responsibilities during the current outbreak of measles.

Consent in health care - information for children and young people age under 18 in Wales.

22/04/13

This leaflet is about their health care and the right to be involved in decisions about their health, health care or treatment.

Responsible body guidance for the NHS in Wales

05/04/13

The guidance sets out who is responsible for funding an individual's treatment and care within the NHS in Wales.

Cross border protocol

28/03/13

Details the arrangements between the NHS in Wales and the NHS in England to help support patients who live on the Wales/England border.

Hospital mortality data

21/03/13

As part of its commitment to improve the transparency of NHS information, Local Health Boards are making hospital mortality data available directly on their websites.

A national governance framework to enable high quality care in NHS Wales

18/02/13

This short document sets out what this means for everyone working in or for the NHS in Wales.

Interim community mental health team guidance

14/02/13

Temporary policy guidance on Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) has now been issued to Local Health Boards and local authorities in Wales.

Clinical governance requirements for community pharmacies in Wales

29/01/13

The document explains the changes to the Community Pharmacy contractual framework.

Reducing medicines waste

16/01/13

Advice for Health professionals on how to support patients to get the best from their medicines, and help minimise waste.

More than just words...

03/12/12

‘More than just words' has been developed to strengthen Welsh language services among frontline health and social services.

Mental Health (Wales) Measure training resource: Excellence in care and treatment planning

22/10/12

These training resources aim to help anyone to increase their understanding of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 – Public summary leaflet

17/10/12

This leaflet provides a concise summary and brief explanation of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

All Wales guidance on prescribing for erectile dysfunction

09/10/12

This guidance supersedes Welsh Health Circular WHC (99) 148.

Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010: National Service Model for local primary mental health support services

28/09/12

Part 1 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 places duties on Local Health Boards and local authorities.

Meet the Commission’s members

21/09/12

A brief history of the commission members professional expertise.

Health Challenge Wales Voluntary Sector Grant Scheme in 2013-2014 and 2014 -15

17/09/12

The Scheme aims to strengthen sustainable health improvement in Wales by supporting projects developed and delivered by national voluntary organisations.

Human medicines regulations 2012

12/09/12

Changes to the law of the United Kingdom concerning medicinal products for human use.

Care and Treatment Plan template

01/06/12

This care and treatment plan has been prepared under section 18 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010

Commitment to purpose: Eliminating preventable healthcare associated infections (HCAIs)

14/05/12

A framework of actions for healthcare organisations in Wales.

Clozapine and Gastrointestinal Obstruction

24/04/12

Highlighting the fatal adverse effects of Clozapine.

Psychological therapies in Wales - policy implementation guidance

03/04/12

This document provides guidance for Local Health Boards and Local Authorities on improving access to psychological services.

Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983

02/04/12

This guidance supports chapter 7 of the Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice for Wales.

Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 Policy Implementation Guidance on 'Local Primary Mental Health Support Services' and 'Secondary Mental Health Services'

22/03/12

Guidance to assist Local Health Boards and Local Authorities in meeting their duties under the Measure.

All Wales nutrition and catering standards for food and fluid for hospital inpatients

05/03/12

Following consultation revised Standards have been developed for use in hospital settings in Wales.

Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 Guidance

28/02/12

Guidance for Local Health Boards and Local Authorities on the establishment of joint schemes for the delivery of local primary mental health support services

Ban on sale of tobacco from vending machines in Wales

01/02/12

A Welsh Government ban on the sale of tobacco from vending machines in Wales has been approved. This will come into force on 1 February 2012.

NHS Wales support for women with Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) breast implants

30/01/12

Advice for patients, clinical professionals and NHS managers on proposed arrangements to assess / care for women with PIP implants.

Healthy and Sustainable Pre-School Scheme

24/01/12

The Welsh Government has a commitment to extend the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes (WNHSS) into pre school settings.

National standards for children with cancer aged 0 to 15 years

20/01/12

Standards developed for the NHS in Wales to plan and deliver effective high quality cancer services for children.

All Wales children and young people’s continence guidance and care pathway

18/01/12

Guidance developed to improve the provision of continence care for children and young people with bladder/ bowel dysfunction problems.

All Wales paediatric bladder and bowel dysfunction continence care policy

18/01/12

It will enable Local Health Boards to deliver high quality services to children and young people.

A pathway to care for older prisoners in Wales

10/01/12

Guidance on how we plan to deal with the older prisoner population.

Delivering the independent mental health advocacy service in Wales

23/12/11

Guidance for independent mental health advocacy providers and Local Health Board advocacy service planners.

Implementing the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010

22/12/11

Updated guidance for Local health Boards and Local Authorities

Book prescription Wales - information leaflet

30/11/11

Information leafet detailing how the scheme works.

Guidance on sponsorship in schools

24/10/11

These guidelines provide a framework for schools to help them to decide whether or not to accept commercial sponsorship.

Adult Mental Health Services: Stronger in Partnership 2

23/09/11

Guidance on involving service users and carers in mental health services.

Implementing the overseas visitors hospital charging regulations

22/07/11

Guidance for non UK residents requiring treatment from a Welsh NHS Trust.

Good practice framework for people with a learning disability requiring planned secondary care

05/07/11

The guidance aims to define best practice and improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability staying in hospital.

Making decisions

29/06/11

A selection of guides to help you understand the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Veterans’ and Armed Forces Champions

29/06/11

They will provide support for veterans and service personnel to ensure that their needs are reflected in local service plans.

Mental Capacity Act 2005 and consent for research

28/06/11

Information on when a person has given their consent to take part in research and has since lost capacity.

Independent mental capacity advocates service providers

17/06/11

Find out where your local provider is located.

The Mental Health (Wales) Measure factsheet

10/06/11

Plans are underway to enact a number of important changes for people with mental health problems.

Breaking the barriers

08/06/11

The Welsh Government has launched a national action plan to improve children’s mental health services.

Approval of Approved Clinicians in Wales

01/06/11

Guidance on approval of clinicians who act as mental health professionals for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Engagement and consultation

31/03/11

This document provides guidance to local health boards and trusts on the conduct of engagement and consultation with citizens, on changes to Health Services.

Health Social Care and Well Being Strategy Guidance 2011/12 – 2013/14

31/03/11

This Guidance is for Local Health Boards and Local Authorities for the preparation of their annual Health Social Care and Well Being Strategy

Continuing NHS Healthcare for Adults in Wales

28/03/11

Find out if you are eligible for continuing NHS healthcare.

Poster - Ask first

15/03/11

‘Ask First - to prevent a stroke later’ has been developed to raise awareness that high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) are serious risk factors and can lead to a stroke.

National Dementia Vision for Wales

04/03/11

Launched on the 16th February 2011 this document highlights the support and advice available to anyone diagnosed with dementia.

All Wales anaesthesia and surgery standards

23/12/10

This is one of a series of standards for specialised services for children and young people.

How to use your hearing aid

01/12/10

Detailed guidance on getting the best out of your hearing aid.

National Service Framework for Diabetes

30/09/10

Defining evidence based standards for the planning, organisation and delivery of diabetes services.

Letter to Assembly Members - Dementia Services

16/08/10

On the 12 July 2010, the Minister for Health and Social Services announced the action that would be taken to improve dementia services and agreed new funding to support implementation of the Dementia Action Plans.

Delivering the Care Programme Approach in Wales: Interim Policy Implementation Guidance

03/08/10

The CPA provides many service users with an mechanism to work towards maximising their ability to live fulfilled lives as independently as possible.

Standards for Spiritual Care Services in the NHS in Wales 2010

25/05/10

Hospital chaplains have long played a key role in providing a spiritual care service to patients, their families and carers and staff.

Quality Standards for Paediatric Audiology (Wales)

21/04/10

The Quality Standards for Paediatric Audiology (Wales) were launched on the 24th March 2010.

Requested allocation of a deceased donor organ

30/03/10

The guidance provides advice about the circumstances in which a request for an allocation of a deceased donor organ to a close relative or friend could be considered in exceptional circumstances.