NHS Wales5 days agoTransgender surgery halted over concerns patients were not properly assessedThe decision to pause surgeries at the Welsh Gender Service has been met with mixed reaction.5 days ago7 days agoFollow-up appointments scrapped in NHS waiting lists planWales' health minister said his waiting lists plan is about permanent reduction not short-term fixes.7 days ago8 days agoMenopausal women pose as men to buy testosterone online after prescription difficultiesOne menopause specialist says she has seen women with up to 12 times the safe level of the hormone.8 days ago29 Aug 2026Wales NHS gender surgeries paused for review into referral numbersData suggests "significantly higher" rates of referral for gender-affirming surgery compared with English services, according to the health board.29 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Heatwaves drive record-breaking demand on NHS services in WalesDarren Hughes, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, said staff were "under considerable strain". 20 Aug 202615 Aug 2026'It's shocking it's come to this' - 5,000 fewer health visitor appointments amid long-running strikeHealth visitors in one area have been on strike for six months in a row over pay.15 Aug 20267 Aug 2026Systemic problems at health board are unacceptable, says health ministerAn independent report raised concerns about leadership, culture and governance at the health board.7 Aug 202628 Jul 2026'Never events' at Wales' largest health board more than double in a yearBosses at the health board say they are "committed" to improving processes to avoid future issues. 28 Jul 202619 Jul 2026I'll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until my husband spoke upAn operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up.19 Jul 2026...
