Hospital appointments in Wales cancelled on day of funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
The health board, which covers Newport, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly county and Monmouthshire, said it would contact patients to make alternative arrangements."We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this unavoidable disruption to our services."Elsewhere, Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board has confirmed all Covid autumn booster appointments in Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Bridgend council areas will still go ahead.
GPs and dentists will also close and BBC Wales has asked all health boards what their plans are for Monday. An unforeseen bank holiday poses a number of challenges for the NHS, at a time when the pressure is already on to reduce the backlog and roll out booster vaccinations for the most vulnerable. Add to that the availability of the workforce, a reduced public transport service and children being off school, it could throw regular shifts into disarray.
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