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Gofal iechyd dwyieithog canmol

Lisa Gostling
MAE BWRDD IECHYD PRIFYSGOL HYWEL DDA wedi cyhoeddi’r tri sydd wedi cyrraedd rownd derfynol category ‘Darparu Gofal Iechyd Dwyieithog’ yng ngwobrau staff Gorau Iechyd eleni. Mae’r Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol yn trefnu gwobrau Gorau Iechyd bob blwyddyn er mwyn cydnabod a gwobrwyo cyraeddiadau anhygoel ein staff a’n gwirfoddolwyr, y mae llawer ohonynt yn mynd y tu hwnt i’r disgwyl yn eu gwaith er lles ein cleifi on a defnyddwyr gwasanaethau. Eleni, cafwyd 100 enwebiad o bob rhan o Geredigion, Sir Benfro a Sir Gaerfyrddin.
Caiff yr enillwyr eu cyhoeddi mewn seremoni wobrwyo Gorau Iechyd, a noddir gan Health Shield ym Mharc y Scarlets, Llanelli, nos Wener 16 Ionawr. Dywed Lisa Gostling, Cyfarwyddwr y Gweithlu a Datblygu Sefydliadol: “Mae’r enwebiadau hyn yn adlewyrchu rhai o’r gofal o’r safon uchel mae llawer o’n staff a’n gwirfoddolwyr yn ei roi i gleifi on, ac mae’n tynnu sylw at ymdrechion a chyfl awniadau arbennig y tu hwnt i’w gwaith o ddydd-i-ddydd.” Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda yn ymrwymedig i hyrwyddo’r defnydd o’r iaith Gymraeg ymhlith cleifi on a staff. Mae’r categori ‘Darparu Gofal Iechyd Dwyieithog’ yn ceisio cydnabod staff Hywel Dda sydd wedi gwneud cyfraniad sylweddol mewn darparu gofal iechyd yn newis iaith y claf.
Sef DVD dwyieithog i’w ddefnyddio mewn ysgolion cynradd ac uwchradd sy’n adnodd i addysgwyr iechyd sy’n eu galluogi i addysgu pobl ifanc am les emosiynol a materion iechyd meddwl yn y Gymraeg neu’r Saesneg. Datblygwyd yr adnodd arloesol hwn gan Wasanaeth Iechyd Meddwl Arbenigol Plant a Phobl Ifanc ac mae’n unigryw i Fwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda. Mae athrawon a disgyblion yn dweud ei fod yn adnodd da sy’n hawdd i’w ddefnyddio, a bod y natur ryngweithiol yn ei wneud yn ddeniadol. Angela Jones, Ymwelydd Iechyd am ei hymdrechion i hyrwyddo’r defnydd o’r iaith Gymraeg yn y gwaith.
Mae wedi lansio grwp babi a rhiant dwyieithog llwyddiannus yn Hwlffordd sy’n mynd o nerth i nerth. Yn ogystal daeth Angela i’r brig yng ngwobrau Twf Shwmae yn ddiweddar am ei gwaith, sy’n dangos ei hymrwymiad i ddarparu gofal iechyd dwyieithog. Y Tîm Orthopedig Adferiad Gwell ar ôl Llawdriniaeth (ERAS) yn Ysbyty Tywysog Philip am gynhyrchu llyfrynnau gwybodaeth cleifi on a phosteri dwyieithog ar gyfer cleifi on amnewid clun a phenglin.
Mae’r tîm yn gweld bod creu amgylchedd dwyieithog yn tawelu meddwl cleifi on am fod eu dewis iaith yn cael ei werthfawrogi, sy’n helpu cleifi on i ddeall eu gofal tra yn yr ysbyty a’u hadferiad ar ôl llawdriniaeth. Mae staff Cymraeg o fewn y tîm wrth law i gyfathrebu â chleifi on iaith Gymraeg, ac mae adborth cleifi on a’u teuluoedd yn gadarnhaol. Dywed Jonathan Burton, Prif Weithredwr Health Shield: “Mae cael eich cydnabod am wneud gwaith arbennig yn gyrhaeddiad mawr mewnunrhyw broffesiwn, ond mae hyn yn fwy arbennig gyda Gwobrau Staff Gorau Iechyd Hywel Dda. Ar ran pob un ohonom yma yn Health Shield hoffwn longyfarch pawb sydd wedi cyrraedd y rhestr fer. “Hoffem ddymuno pob lwc i bawb yn y gwobrau, a da iawn am gyrraedd y cam hwn. Rydych yn haeddu cydnabyddiaeth gan eich bod chi’n aml yn mynd y tu hwnt i’r galw.”
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Crime Commissioner continues to secure funding for organisations that support victims of domestic and sexual violence

THE POLICE and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed-Powys Police is again making the offer for organisations that support victims of domestic and sexual abuse to bid for additional funds.
Funding was made available last year, in light of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on organisations supporting victims of domestic and sexual violence.
It was part of a £76 million package of support made available by the UK Government.
Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said: “Thanks to this additional funding, we can ensure that victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence in Dyfed-Powys can access specialist services for support, at a time when they are needed the most.
“Unfortunately, we have seen a rise in domestic violence during the pandemic and victims need help now more than ever and I am grateful for the work of all the service providers across the Force area that help these men, women and families who are most in need.
“I want to reassure anyone who is in an abusive situation or relationship that you do not need to suffer in silence, and I urge anyone to report abuse to the Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
“This funding is open both to providers whom I currently commission and those that I do not currently fund. However, unlike the extraordinary Covid-19 funding provided in 2020/21, organisations do not need to be a registered charity, a charitable incorporated organisation, or a social enterprise to be eligible for this funding. They must, however, provide support services which have the purpose of helping victims of sexual violence or domestic abuse cope with the impacts of crime and, as far as possible, recover from the harm they have experienced. We would also encourage applications from small specialist organisations that support groups with protected characteristics.
“If you wish to submit a request for this funding, further guidance is available on my website, and can be requested via the office e-mail address.”
Closing date for submissions is close of play on Friday, March 12, 2021.
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Covid alert level lowered for whole of UK

THE COVID alert level for all four nations of the United Kingdom has been lowered to alert level 4.
The decision comes following advice from the Joint Biosecurity Centre and in light of the most recent data.
In recent weeks, the R-rate and the number of covid cases has been on the decline.
Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Frank Atherton said: “Following advice from the Joint Biosecurity Centre and in the light of the most recent data, the four UK Chief Medical Officers and NHS England National Medical Director agree that the UK alert level should move from level 5 to level 4 in all four nations.
“The health services across the four nations remain under significant pressure with a high number of patients in hospital, however thanks to the efforts of public we are now seeing numbers consistently declining, and the threat of the NHS and other health services being overwhelmed within 21 days has receded.
“We should be under no illusions – transmission rates, hospital pressures and deaths are still very high. In time, the vaccines will have a major impact and we encourage everyone to get vaccinated when they receive the offer. However for the time being it is really important that we all – vaccinated or not – remain vigilant and continue to follow the guidelines.
“We know how difficult the situation has been and remains to be for healthcare workers, we thank them for their immense effort, skill and professionalism throughout the pandemic.”
Under the Welsh Government’s Alert level 4 restrictions, schools and colleges, places of worship, community centres, playgrounds and public parks are among those that can be opened.
Theatres, entertainment venues, leisure facilities and outdoor visitors attractions are among the places that must remain close while the country is in Alert Level 4.
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Postmaster and politicians welcome Goodwick cash machine U-turn

GOODWICK post office will now be keeping its ATM, after a U-turn by Post Office Ltd.
The machine was due to be removed within months with the post master, Jon Moverley saying that it would be a disaster for the village.
If the ATM had been removed, there would have been just two 24-hour ATMs serving the whole of Fishguard and Goodwick in the short term and three when the Co-op renovations are completed.
Both politicians and local residents then got behind the campaign to keep the ATM
Pembrokeshire politicians Paul Davies and Stephen Crabb have welcomed the news that Goodwick post office is now set to keep its ATM facility. Following representations made by both politicians to the Post Office, it’s now been confirmed that Goodwick Post Office will be included in the rollout of ATM machines across the post office network.
Mr Davies said “This is really welcome news. I’m pleased that the Post Office has listened to the representations made by the local community and decided to retain the ATM at Goodwick post office. The facility is so important for local people and businesses and it’s great that that’s been recognised and the Post Office has committed to keeping it.”
Following the Post Office’s decision to invest in Goodwick’s ATM rather than remove it, Stephen Crabb MP, who campaigned for the ATM to stay, commented: “It’s great news that the Post Office has overturned its own decision and will be keeping an ATM machine in Goodwick.
“Access to cash continues to be incredibly important for a number of people and businesses and I’m pleased to have played my part in working with John from the Post Office in Goodwick, Paul Davies MS and the wider community to highlight the ATMs importance to the area. It shows what can be achieved when we work together.”
The postmaster described the news as ‘brilliant’. Mr Moverley thanked supporters.
He said “Many thanks to all of you who have used the machine and complained to POL about the removal. We were also supported by our MP, MS and mayor, the National Federation of Sub-postmasters and our Chamber of Trade.
“Everyone did their bit, and it says an enormous amount about the strength of the community.
“We are delighted that locals and so many other people have come together to save this essential facility in the village.”
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