Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 - 2022

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board would like to offer its sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Her Majesty was an ardent supporter of the NHS, our staff, and hundreds of charities and organisations that are a vital part of our care systems.

In November 1971, Queen Elizabeth formally opened University Hospital of Wales and met with staff and patients. Speaking at the opening, she praised not only frontline teams but the many hundreds of staff that play a vital role behind the scenes.

More recently, Her Majesty presented the NHS with the George Cross, recognising the contributions of staff over its 70 year history – testament to Her Majesty’s unwavering support for the NHS over the course of her reign.

We will be lowering our flags across our estate as a mark of respect as we join the nation in mourning.

On behalf of the Board and all colleagues at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, thank you HM Queen Elizabeth ll for your exemplary public service to the NHS over the past 70 years.

Charles ‘Jan’ Janczewski, Chair

Suzanne Rankin, Chief Executive Officer