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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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NHS Wales boss: Demand 'can make it difficult to deliver all services at all times'

The chief executive of NHS Wales has warned that high demand on the Welsh NHS during winter can adversely affect services.

Emergency and urgent care services will inevitably experience high levels of demand during the winter months, which can make it difficult for NHS Wales services to deliver all services at all times.

I’m urging the people of Wales to choose well this winter and to only call 999 or attend A&E in a genuine emergency.

– Dr Andrew Goodall, Chief executive of NHS Wales

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