University Hospital of Wales celebrates 40 years

"The main hospital building was begun in 1966, and took four years to build and another year to equip. The hospital site has developed further in the years since, with the Children's Hospital of Wales opening next to the main building in 2006."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15719463

"Philip John was a 24-year-old patient in dermatology when the Queen arrived to perform the official opening of the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. On that day in 1971, his experience of the brand new hospital was "like going a five-star hotel" after previous treatment in the Victorian-era Cardiff Royal Infirmary (CRI)."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15739599

Experts call for Welsh anti-violence scheme to be adopted around the world

Experts call for Welsh anti-violence scheme to be adopted around the world

“We’re recording, in A&E, where the violence takes place – the name of the nightclub or the street and where in the street; the name of the park or the school – what type of weapon was involved and the day and time it happened. This information, collected by the A&E receptionist once anonymised, can be shared with the police and is key to targeted prevention.”

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Cardiff Royal Infirmary to receive £16m revamp

"Health officials have drawn up £15.8m plans to provide more services at Cardiff Royal Infirmary (CRI).

They want to convert part of the city's Victorian hospital into a "health and wellbeing centre" for people living locally."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-13700598