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Call for health board boss to quit over patient safety concerns

Call for health board boss to quit over patient safety concerns
BBC Wales Thursday 10 September 2026, 19:15 UTC 1 min read
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Healthcare inspectors find some progress made but challenges remaining at an A&E unit under scrutiny.

Healthcare inspectors find some progress made but challenges remaining at an A&E unit under scrutiny.
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