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Coping strategies made a difference to young people's mental well-being during pandemic
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Talking about childhood experiences with health visitor enriches relationships and gives health improvement for whole family
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'Get Tested Now.' Important message for residents of Llandudno Junction, Llandudno and Penrhyn Bay after sharp increase in cases of variant of concern
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Delta variant (VOC-21APR-02) is now the most common variant of new cases in Wales as numbers rise to 315
Report highlights challenges faced by unpaid carers during pandemic
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Coping strategies made a difference to young people's mental well-being during pandemic
Over 1,300 lateral flow test packs distributed in five days in Conwy cluster investigation
Talking about childhood experiences with health visitor enriches relationships and gives health improvement for whole family
Learning lessons from pandemic could see long term reduction in urban air pollution
'Get Tested Now.' Important message for residents of Llandudno Junction, Llandudno and Penrhyn Bay after sharp increase in cases of variant of concern
We need your help: Opportunity for all health professionals to have their say about weight management in primary and community care in Wales.
Llandudno Junction, Llandudno and Penrhyn Bay residents urged to be vigilant following variant of concern cluster
Dr Giri Shankar awarded honorary MBE
Addressing young people's employment challenges important for good health after pandemic
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13/01/2020
I am registered with my GP as an FtM/trans man, do I need a smear?
13/01/2020
I am a registered FtM/trans man. I have not yet had a hysterectomy. How can I get an invitation?
13/01/2020
I am an FtM/trans man who is registered as female, do I need a smear?
13/01/2020
I am an FtM/trans man (not had a hysterectomy). Previously I had a painful experience. I have just received my letter from CSW to say I am due my smear test. Is there anything the smear taker can do to make having a smear more comfortable?
13/01/2020
I am an FtM/trans man and just been invited to have a smear test. Due to my hormone treatment I have undergone significant physical changes relating to my genitalia. I'm a bit embarrassed about going for my smear test. Is there anything I can do?
13/01/2020
I am a registered FtM/trans man. I have had a total hysterectomy; do I still need a smear test?
13/01/2020
I am a registered MtF/trans woman and have been invited for screening. Can I have a cervical screening test?
13/01/2020
I am an FtM/trans man currently undergoing hormone treatment prior to genital surgery, I haven't registered with my GP as male and have recently been invited for screening. Should I still go for my smear test?
13/01/2020
I am an FtM/trans man currently using Testosterone Gel. I have recently been invited for my smear test and have heard that having a smear test can be painful? Is there anything the smear taker can do to make having my smear test more comfortable?
13/01/2020
I am an FtM/trans man undergoing treatment at colposcopy for abnormal cells and have recently changed my gender by deed poll. Will I still be invited for treatment and will the letters be addressed to my registered name or my birth name?
13/01/2020
I am an FtM/trans man who is registered as female. You have recently invited me for screening but the letters refer to me as Mrs. Can this be changed as I am living as a man?
13/01/2020
I had my smear test but I did not feel that I was treated with dignity and respect. What can I do?
