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"Without you, I wouldn't be here", Crash survivor urges others to donate blood after needing 100 transfusions

After a near-fatal car crash, Neath resident Richard Jones lost a significant amount of blood and needed 100 units in total to survive. This National Blood Donor Week (08–14 June 2026), he’s saying thank you to the donors who saved his life and calling on others to give blood with the Welsh Blood Service.

A building with sculptures in front of it.
A building with sculptures in front of it.
Thinking Ahead Programme

If you have a diagnosis of incurable cancer and would like to attend any of these sessions, please come along.

Velindre staff survey results highlight a supportive and high‑performing place to work

Velindre University NHS Trust has been recognised as one of the highest-performing organisations in NHS Wales, following the publication of the 2025 NHS Staff Survey results.

Upcoming tower crane removal on new Velindre Cancer Centre site

Permission has been granted to remove the crane outside of normal working hours for health and safety

Extension of working hours for specific activities on the new Velindre Cancer Centre

Approval has been granted under Section 61 to allow an extension to working hours for specific tasks only.

The NHS Wales Awards 2026
The NHS Wales Awards 2026
Entries for the NHS Wales Awards 2026 are now open

The NHS Wales Awards are back, celebrating excellence in driving improvements and transforming services across Wales.

Whitchurch Hospital community workshop report published

The workshops brought together members of the community to share ideas and perspectives for how the site could benefit future generations as part of the ongoing process to sell the site. 

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