🚑 Big Changes Ahead for NHS Wales! 🚑
Meet Jacqueline Totterdell, the new chief executive of NHS Wales. Just six weeks into her new role, and she’s already promising major improvements to our healthcare system. 🙌
Jacqueline’s top priorities? Cutting those long waiting lists and ensuring ambulances aren’t left idling outside hospitals this winter. She’s introduced the innovative “drop and go” approach for ambulances, meaning if they’ve been outside A&E for an hour, they’ll be sent off to help other patients. This initiative kicks off in December. 🚑➡️🏥
On the topic of waiting lists, Jacqueline has high hopes for six of the seven Welsh health boards to meet a key target set by First Minister Eluned Morgan by spring. The goal is to eliminate waits of over two years for treatment. While progress has been made, she admits Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board might face challenges due to its ongoing special measures status. But fear not, efforts are underway to provide the necessary support! 💪
Jacqueline is also addressing concerns from both student nurses struggling to find work and overseas nurses who feel undervalued. Her message? Every member of the NHS is crucial, and she’s keen to ensure all nurses feel recognised and supported. 🌍❤️
Flu season has started early, and it’s hitting the community hard. Jacqueline emphasises the importance of vaccinations, urging everyone, especially those with underlying health conditions, to get their jabs. Let’s keep our community safe and healthy! 💉
It’s an exciting time for NHS Wales with Jacqueline at the helm, promising big changes and improvements. What are your thoughts on the new plans? Let us know in the comments! 🤔💬
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