Health

The branch surgery at Shalom House St Davids is booking well according to the health board.

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Branch surgery for Pembrokeshire residents who have lost GP 'proves popular'

Specsavers will be opening next month in a new, bigger store in Haverfordwest

Specsavers will be opening next month in a new, bigger store in Haverfordwest

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Big high street name in Haverfordwest to relocate to new store

After undergoing radiotherapy and laser surgery on her tongue, the mum-of-two has two-monthly checks to confirm the cancer is gone

After undergoing radiotherapy and laser surgery on her tongue, the mum-of-two has two-monthly checks to confirm the cancer is gone

Mum issues mouth ulcer warning after check-up revealed tongue cancer

The funding will provide a two-year arts programme

The funding will provide a two-year arts programme

Funding for interactive arts sessions for dementia inpatients

Finger nails and legs were among the places not being washed enough by people in the shower, according to a doctor on TikTok.

Finger nails and legs were among the places not being washed enough by people in the shower, according to a doctor on TikTok.

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Doctor reveals the body parts people aren't washing enough

A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat, discovering she had stomach paralysis.

A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat, discovering she had stomach paralysis.

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'Foodie' lost half her body weight after waking up unable to eat

Molly says spending eight hours a day dealing with customers and scrolling through social media made her feel 'constantly overwhelmed and stressed'.

Molly says spending eight hours a day dealing with customers and scrolling through social media made her feel 'constantly overwhelmed and stressed'.

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Mum says locking away iPhone and using Nokia helps banish stress acne

Lee Burton is aiming to raise money for Cancer Research UK by swimming 40km in November

Lee Burton is aiming to raise money for Cancer Research UK by swimming 40km in November

Pembrokeshire swimmer fights back after devastating cancer diagnosis

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

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Mum issues sunbed warning after stage four cancer diagnosis

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

New trial to find out if red wine can prevent bowel cancer begins

A persistent pain or a lump in your stomach could be a sign of bowel cancer and should be checked by a doctor

A persistent pain or a lump in your stomach could be a sign of bowel cancer and should be checked by a doctor

Bowel cancer symptoms that should be checked by a doctor (including tiredness)

Tom Bowey guzzled cans of Coca Cola and Dr Pepper from the moment he woke up until his head hit the

Tom Bowey guzzled cans of Coca Cola and Dr Pepper from the moment he woke up until his head hit the

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Dad's Dr Pepper addiction leaves him with teeth of a pensioner

Hywel Dda University Health Board was given the Autism Understanding status

Hywel Dda University Health Board was given the Autism Understanding status

Hywel Dda Health Board

Hywel Dda first in Wales to earn 'Autism Understanding' status

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

The rash, which can develop as part of the virus, changes and goes through different stages

The rash, which can develop as part of the virus, changes and goes through different stages

What is Mpox? The viral infection that can cause severe complications and death

PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: MUM FRANCESCA KNEE-WRIGHT, 34, WITH PARTNER DOMINIC

PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: MUM FRANCESCA KNEE-WRIGHT, 34, WITH PARTNER DOMINIC

Mum's health warning as lumps dismissed as an infection turned out to be cancer

Tracey Dowling was left with paranoia and nightmares after a dental treatment went wrong

Tracey Dowling was left with paranoia and nightmares after a dental treatment went wrong

Welsh woman left 'scared to eat' after dental treatment goes wrong

Library picture of an ambulance

Library picture of an ambulance

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Welsh woman died after waiting hours on the floor for an ambulance

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

UKHSA issues new health advice to parents amid norovirus and flu increase

Tesco pharmacies are offering the flu jab for customers this winter

Tesco pharmacies are offering the flu jab for customers this winter

Tesco urges customers to book free flu jab appointments this winter

The nurse was working at Withybush Hospital at the time

The nurse was working at Withybush Hospital at the time

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Nurse who slapped 80-year-old 'violent' patient gets 12-month ban from the profession

Kidney Care UK is behind the Bloody Amazing Kidneys campaign.

Kidney Care UK is behind the Bloody Amazing Kidneys campaign.

How to check your kidneys and find out your kidney disease risk

Hope MS Therapy Centre is making a life-changing difference to locals with physical disabilities.

Hope MS Therapy Centre is making a life-changing difference to locals with physical disabilities.

The Pembrokeshire therapy centre making a life-changing difference to locals

Outpatient services are set to return at Withybush Hospital following survey work.

Outpatient services are set to return at Withybush Hospital following survey work.

Outpatient services set to return to Haverfordwest hospital after survey work

The PROSTAD project won the Efficient Care Award at the 2024 NHS Wales Awards

The PROSTAD project won the Efficient Care Award at the 2024 NHS Wales Awards

Award win for prostate cancer initiative in west Wales

You should avoid sleeping with a hot water bottle as they can cause serious burns

You should avoid sleeping with a hot water bottle as they can cause serious burns

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Experts issue warning to all Brits who sleep with a hot water bottle

Team Cruising Free - Janine, Sophie, Miyah and Polly - on the countdown to their 3,200-mile Atlantic challenge.

Team Cruising Free - Janine, Sophie, Miyah and Polly - on the countdown to their 3,200-mile Atlantic challenge.

The four Pembrokeshire women aiming for two world records as they row the Atlantic

The event is aimed at fishermen

The event is aimed at fishermen

Free health services for fishermen coming to Pembrokeshire

Scarlets Rugby has teamed up with Hywel Dda Health Charities to support The Wish Fund

Scarlets Rugby has teamed up with Hywel Dda Health Charities to support The Wish Fund

Scarlets Rugby continue Wish Fund campaign partnership

Bluestone's Blue Lagoon will be open to locals for the fundraising event

Bluestone's Blue Lagoon will be open to locals for the fundraising event

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Popular swimming pool at Pembrokeshire holiday resort to open to public

Jessica Hamersley, from Essex, noticed a red splotch on her left shin that kept disappearing and coming back

Jessica Hamersley, from Essex, noticed a red splotch on her left shin that kept disappearing and coming back

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Woman's bizarre warning sign that told her cancer was crushing her heart

The three nurses shared their experiences of moving to west Wales

The three nurses shared their experiences of moving to west Wales

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Nurses share experiences working for Hywel Dda health board

The XEC strain was first detected in Germany in August

The XEC strain was first detected in Germany in August

NHS issues urgent self-isolation guidance amid surge in Covid cases

Dale was told one artery was completely blocked and a further two were 70 per cent blocked

Dale was told one artery was completely blocked and a further two were 70 per cent blocked

Fitness guru urges Brits to check one thing after he died for 7 minutes

Experts have blamed the surgeon poverty and declining vaccination rates.

Experts have blamed the surgeon poverty and declining vaccination rates.

Deadly Victorian illness on the rise in the UK as hundreds of cases reported

What is Lyme disease and what symptoms should you look out for?

What is Lyme disease and what symptoms should you look out for?

What is Lyme disease? What we know including symptoms and when to see a GP

The programme was said to have delivered promising results

The programme was said to have delivered promising results

Arts and health programme delivers promising results

A cancer counsellor was diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer in December 2023 - vulvar mucosal melanoma - that she had 'never even heard of'

A cancer counsellor was diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer in December 2023 - vulvar mucosal melanoma - that she had 'never even heard of'

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Women urged to get symptoms checked as ultra-rare cancer dismissed as menopause

The new ventilator is compatible with MRI scanners, allowing patients to be able to have the scans on site

The new ventilator is compatible with MRI scanners, allowing patients to be able to have the scans on site

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New MRI-compatible ventilator bought for Pembrokeshire Hospital

The SParky Samba sessions will be starting in Fishguard soon

The SParky Samba sessions will be starting in Fishguard soon

Samba sessions for people with Parkinson's in Pembrokeshire

The flu has been the cause of at least 18,000 deaths in the last two years.

The flu has been the cause of at least 18,000 deaths in the last two years.

NHS warns of 'tripledemic' this winter as 'threat of viruses is all too real'

The affected soup is being recalled by M&S, with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issuing a “do not eat” warning

The affected soup is being recalled by M&S, with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issuing a “do not eat” warning

Marks and Spencer

M&S apologises to customers as 'unsafe to eat' product recalled due to metal

Over the course of a year Paige says she took more than 30 courses of antibiotics in a bid to shift infections following the surgery.

Over the course of a year Paige says she took more than 30 courses of antibiotics in a bid to shift infections following the surgery.

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Nursery worker's warning after 'horror' £8,000 surgery left her chest 'rotting'

Plans for a Specsavers at a former Poundland store site on Haverfordwest’s Riverside Quay have been submitted. Picture: Google Street View.

Plans for a Specsavers at a former Poundland store site on Haverfordwest’s Riverside Quay have been submitted. Picture: Google Street View.

Pembrokeshire County Council

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New tenant set to move into former Haverfordwest Poundland building

Lydia was diagnosed with alopecia areata - a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles causing them to fall out

Lydia was diagnosed with alopecia areata - a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles causing them to fall out

Woman issues warning as she fears catching Covid eight times made her bald

Hywel Dda University Health Board has revealed it's plans for existing patients at a GP surgery

Hywel Dda University Health Board has revealed it's plans for existing patients at a GP surgery

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'Branch surgery' set to come to county city after GP closes

A woman is warning people to check the expiry date on their hot water bottles - after hers burned the skin off her legs and lap when it burst.

A woman is warning people to check the expiry date on their hot water bottles - after hers burned the skin off her legs and lap when it burst.

Woman issues vital hot water bottle warning as she is left 'scarred for life'

The 40 runners in the bigmoose run set off from St Davids this week.

The 40 runners in the bigmoose run set off from St Davids this week.

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Mammoth 250km run taking place along beautiful Pembrokeshire coast

Research gives Alfred more time with his family

Research gives Alfred more time with his family

Research gives Alfred more time with his family

Pharmacists can offer treatment and advice for a range of common conditions and minor injuries

Pharmacists can offer treatment and advice for a range of common conditions and minor injuries

11 health conditions you can see a pharmacist for rather than a GP

Mabon ap Gwynfor during a debate on NHS waiting times

Mabon ap Gwynfor during a debate on NHS waiting times

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First minister ‘passing buck’ on record-long NHS waits in Wales

How to nominate health heroes at the South Wales Health and Care Awards 2024

How to nominate health heroes at the South Wales Health and Care Awards 2024

Nominate your heroes for South Wales Health and Care Awards 2024

The work has been done on the communal area in the flats and the bedrooms

The work has been done on the communal area in the flats and the bedrooms

Hywel Dda spending £600k to improve trainee doctor accommodation