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Owain Clarke

Owain Clarke

Health Correspondent at BBC Wales

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Recent Articles

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'People are suffering' - how do you solve a problem like Betsi?

Betsi Cadwaladr health board has spent most of its existence in special measures.
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Cancer DNA blood test rolled out after Welsh trial

Pat Grant's inoperable cancer diagnosis made her think she would never meet her first grandchild.
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Alleged bullying, harassment and toxic culture at hospital revealed...

A leaked review uncovers "bullying and harassment" and "violent behaviour" at Wales' largest hospital.
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'I've had a wonderful life' - Covid doctor's goodbye letter to family

The Covid inquiry is set to deliver its judgement on how Wales responded to the pandemic.
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Dementia diagnosis revolutionised by AI and new blood tests

Patients in Wales could be some of the first to benefit new research looking at how Artificial Intelligence combined with blood tests can help dementia patients.
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Ambulance delays harm hundreds monthly, boss says

Delays from ambulances waiting outside full A&Es in Wales are some of the UK's worst, says boss.
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First minister 'misses NHS waiting times promise'

More than 8,000 people in Wales have been waiting two years for treatment as of March, figures show.
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Welsh NHS 'in urgent need of turnaround', report says

While it contains "hard hitting messages", the health minister believes it is largely optimistic.
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Back of queue threat for people who miss NHS appointments

The proposal is part of plans that could also allow patients to track their progress on an app.
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Ambulances: Welsh government to overhaul response time targets

Ambulances: Welsh government to overhaul response time targets
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'Exciting' cancer vaccine offers hope for patients

Lesley Jenkins had surgery to remove a tumour that was discovered following a routine bowel test.
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Covid: 'It felt we were live streaming somebody's death'

A doctor in a Welsh hospital says it felt wrong people were dying with no family by their bedside.
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Birth unit improves but challenges remain - report

Staff at Singleton Hospital are “kind and respectful” but “further improvement” is needed.
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Eluned Morgan: How was her time in charge of Wales' NHS

As she prepares to take on the biggest job in Wales, how was her time in charge of the NHS?
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NHS Wales: GP pressures heart-breaking, says BMA

Although there are more GPs than ever, doctors say pressure is putting the service on the brink.
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Champion powerlifter faced five-year NHS wait

Sue Taylor-Franklin had to crowdfund money to pay for knee surgery in Lithuania.
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Why has the Welsh NHS become an election football?

The UK government is not responsible for Wales' health service. So why has it become an election issue?
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Are NHS patients waiting longer in Wales?

The Prime Minister claims the Labour-run NHS in Wales performs worse than England on some measures.
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Weight loss: Third of adults in Wales obese, research finds

Former police officer Wayne Thomas's weight peaked at 22st after he had major surgery.
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Health boards could be sanctioned for long waiting times - Eluned M...

Wales' health secretary said options are being weighed up on how to deal with high waiting times.
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Junior doctor strike costs £1m a day - NHS boss

Junior doctors begin their longest walkout to date in a dispute over pay.