A study led by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) has been awarded more than £1.8m by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to explore potential treatments for patients living with Low Anterior Resection Syndrome.

More two-year olds in Wales are set to benefit from funded childcare as scheme expands with £10 million of further Welsh Government funding.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is relaunching its Walking Aids Recycling Scheme to help build on our previous success in re-issuing equipment to the community.

The Minister published a written statement detailing the Welsh Government’s ministerial priorities for the NHS.

Devastating earthquakes have killed thousands of people in Turkey and Syria. Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) member charities are already responding to the earthquake directly or through local partners in Turkey and Syria.

Tŷ Hapus free counselling offers you the chance to talk in a safe and confidential space whether it’s for support with life’s challenges or just someone to talk to.

Click here for information on Support Drop In sessions, Communities for Work Drop-In and outreach locations.

Sight Cymru are a charity that provide services to those with sight loss. Our services include clubs and groups, wellbeing services, IT support and much more. We have three clubs that meet within the Vale of Glamorgan to help support those with sight loss on a weekly basis.

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, GamCare’s mission to raise awareness of, and support those affected by gambling-related harm, is now more important than ever.

Do you provide a service that can help people with their health and wellbeing? If so add your information to the Dewis Cymru website.

The Vale Index have issued their digital Winter newsletter, for families of children and young people with disabilities, additional needs or emerging needs in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Public Health Wales is urging anyone in the public sector to download their new guide and start reducing costs and cutting carbon whenever they are sourcing goods or services.

This week, we are celebrating Apprenticeship Week Wales (6th – 12th February) — a celebration of the impact apprenticeships have across the country for both individuals and businesses.  

Following a successful taster of Street Dance for children and young people with disabilities, Sense Cymru can now confirm they have a weekly session booked in starting from Thursday 16th February 4.15 – 5.15 pm.

The State of Older People’s Housing in Wales was launched yesterday at an event at the Senedd. The report reveals that many older people in Wales are living in dangerous housing and need urgent help to tackle disrepair and maintain their safety and independence.

Please click the link to see the latest bulletin from the Wales Council of the Blind.

Diabetes are surveying the experiences of diabetes care in Wales.

Survey closing date: 20th February

On Tuesday, 28 February 2023 (5:00pm-6:00pm) we’ll be delivering an information session all about Fibromyalgia. This is a free online information session.

For February’s Monthly Briefing please click here.

Royal College of Physicians (RCP) launches new report on acute oncology services in Wales, click here, calling for investment in emergency cancer care at the front door.