Year 8 schoolchildren across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan are being offered the HPV vaccine to reduce their risk of developing some cancers later in life.

Minister for Health and Social Services Eluned Morgan MS visited the Institute of Medical Genetics at University Hospital of Wales to learn more about the launch of the ‘QuicDNA’ clinical trial.

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in Wales with more than 2,200 new cases diagnosed every year.  But at least nine in 10 people will survive the disease if it’s found and treated early enough.  To mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month which runs throughout April, there has been a renewed focus on raising awareness of the five “red flag” symptoms of bowel cancer.

A corridor at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales has been transformed into a vibrant underwater scene thanks to a new ocean-themed wall mural.

A new confidential texting service that makes it easier for parents and carers to contact a school nurse is set to launch in Cardiff and the Vale.

Thousands of people a month are accessing care in the community and away from Emergency Departments thanks to a programme to reduce pressure on urgent and emergency care in Wales.

Families living with autism and other neurodivergent conditions can now access 24 hour support and advice, the Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced.

A decision has been made by the Minster for Health and Social Services to appoint 2 new Independent Members for a period of 4 years.

A group of young researchers have been praised for their work on a report to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child about the experiences of young people and their human rights in Wales, by the Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan.

People affected by the historical practice of forced adoption have been welcomed to the Senedd by the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, for an apology on behalf of the Welsh Government for the societal failures that led to these historical practices.

An innovative liquid biopsy blood test to improve lung cancer treatment could help more people in Wales.

FREE sleep conference and training programme for professionals in Wales working with children with developmental disabilities, Global Developmental Delay and /or disabilities.

Please click the following link for the latest update from MS-UK. Here is your April MS-UK update! 💜 (mailchi.mp)

Date: Thursday 27th April 2023Location: Voco St David's Cardiff, Havannah St, Cardiff CF10 5SDTime: 09:00 - 13:30

18th May 2023, 11am - 3pm

Llanover Hall Arts Centre, Romilly Road, Cardiff CF5 1FH.

Care and Repair Cardiff and the Vale are currently looking for two new Trustees to join their board.

To apply please send a covering letter and CV to richard.thomas@crcv.org.uk by Friday 19th May 2023.

THE Welsh Ambulance Service is inviting the public to shape the way services are

delivered by joining its network.

Salary: £38,000

2 year Fixed Term post

Hours of work: 35 hours per week (full time) supported by flexible working

Place of work: Home based with travel as required to our Head Office in Cardiff City Centre (close to Cardiff Castle & the Principality Stadium).

Closing Date: 14th May 2023. Adverts can be closed early if sufficient and quality applications are received. Candidates should be available to interview on the 24th May.

Learning Disability Wales’ Easy Read is a way of writing and designing documents to make them easier to read and understand for people with a learning disability.

Date: 21st September 2023

Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Location: International Convention Centre, Newport, Wales.