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NHS Wales boss to outline how prepared health boards are for winter pressures

The Chief Executive for NHS Wales is to outline how ready health boards are for the winter pressures. Last year 53 of the 'at most risk' A and E departments received funding to help with an increase in admissions.

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A+E departments are focus for NHS Wales boss's winter plans

Ambulances outside the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport Credit: ITV Wales

The Chief Executive of the NHS in Wales has outlined how health boards are planning to cope with added winter pressures.

Among the areas Dr Andrew Goodall is keen to focus on is A+E, where many people go even if they don't have serious medical needs.

ITV Wales Health Correspondent, Rob Osborne, is outside the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport and sent these pictures.

Ambulances outside the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport Credit: ITV Wales
Ambulances outside the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport Credit: ITV Wales

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