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Betsi Cadwaladr special measures remain for two years Betsi Cadwaladr special measures remain for two years
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in north Wales will remain in special measures for two years, Deputy Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced. The troubled health board serving north Wales will remain in special measures for two years, Deputy Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced.
The troubled board was put under the highest possible level of Welsh government intervention in June. Betsi Cadwaladr health board's chief executive Prof Trevor Purt, suspended since June, awaits news on his future.
The board has been under the highest possible level of Welsh government intervention for four months.
A report found "institutional abuse" at the Tawel Fan mental health ward in Glan Clwyd Hospital, Denbighshire.A report found "institutional abuse" at the Tawel Fan mental health ward in Glan Clwyd Hospital, Denbighshire.
In June, it emerged there was a police investigation into aspects of the board's spending plans. In June, it emerged there was an investigation into aspects of the board's spending plans.
'Difficult time'
On Thursday, Mr Gething said "longer-term plans" were needed to build on "this initial phase of stabilisation in order to tackle more fundamental challenges, particularly to improve mental health services in north Wales".
"Whilst I recognise this is a difficult time for the organisation, I want to put on record the feedback has been extremely positive on the response from staff.
"Their dedication and energy will be critical to tackling the challenges ahead in delivering day to day and improving the services for the population of north Wales."
Betsi Cadwaladr chairman Dr Peter Higson said: "I am pleased that the deputy minister has recognised the progress we have made in a number of key areas.
"The board knows that there is a great deal to do as we develop the health service which the people of north Wales need and deserve."