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North Wales Health Board Records Most 'Never Events' in Wales
The board recorded 11 new never events, the most in Wales, as it seeks zero such incidents in 2026/27.
- The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logged 11 new "never events" during 2025/26, marking a rise of six compared to the previous year and the highest total across Wales.
- Never events are preventable safety incidents that should not occur under national guidance; the health board has faced heightened escalation for 11 years, remaining in special measures since February 2023.
- Data shows 6,920 children and teenagers under 18 were on waiting lists for assessments at the end of March 2026, with 87.7% waiting longer than the six-month benchmark set by Welsh Government targets.
- Welsh health minister Mabon ap Gwynfor recently told the Senedd the health board is being given a "final chance" to improve and stop "dragging the good name of the NHS down."
- These performance figures will be debated at the health board's annual general meeting on Wednesday, July 29, with officials maintaining commitment to achieving zero new never events throughout 2026/27.
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