Fertility Network UK is looking at the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on fertility patients and they will release the data during Fertility Week 30 Oct – 5 Nov 23. We know the current situation is affecting already struggling fertility patients and we feel it’s vital to find out more about this, so we can make sure patients are supported as much as possible.

The regular Calon Chorus community singing sessions will return after a summer break on 7 September. Calon Chorus is open to anyone who has loved and lost someone with dementia.

Wednesday 27th September 2023

Online via Teams 10.30am to 11.30am

Health and Social Services Minister Eluned Morgan said: It is encouraging to see progress on reducing some of the longest waits and the average waiting time for treatment in Wales is 19.1 weeks – 10 weeks less than the peak three years ago, and two and a half weeks shorter than a year ago.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council wants to talk to residents about what matters to them and about life in the Vale of Glamorgan. Let’s Talk About Life in the Vale is a new county-wide survey of residents that gives people living in the Vale of Glamorgan the chance to share their experiences of public services, their priorities for the future, and help the Council better understand how to get more people involved in local decision making.

We use our toothbrushes twice a day and when the time comes to replace them, most end up in landfill sites across the UK.   At Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, we are working hard to reduce our environmental footprint and have launched a free toothbrush recycling scheme to make it easier to dispose of dental waste in an environmentally friendly way. 

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has launched a new policy to support people waiting for treatment, which will help prevent some of the 6,000 last-minute cancellations of treatment on the NHS in Wales. The 3Ps Waiting Well Policy will ensure that support and information is easily accessible to those who waiting for treatment.

The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has praised the impact of the second Young Carers’ Festival in Wales. Building on the success of the inaugural event last year, this year’s festival has attracted even more young carers for three days of activities, fun and relaxation in Builth Wells.

An all-Wales network for professionals and organisations to make health and care services “climate smart” has had a significant rebrand. Green Health Wales, which launched its new website on Monday, August 21, wants to bring together like-minded people who recognise that the climate and ecological emergency is also a health emergency.

August 11th 2023 marks the official opening of two new specialised trauma clinics for adult and paediatric patients at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW).

On August 14, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board hosted an event for South Asian Heritage Month (18 July - 17 August), a celebration of the cultures and histories of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, 24 August at 2pm as we bring you an enlightening online session.

We’ll be making a small update to the hygiene service from 15th August, in terms of the way we replace bags.

Powerhouse Hub - First Wednesday of the month (2:00 - 3:30pm)

Ely & Caerau Hub - Second Friday of the month (1:00 – 2:30pm)

Rhiwbina Hub - Third Wednesday of the month (2:00 – 3:30pm)

STAR Hub - Last Monday of the Month (2:00 – 3:30pm)

Talk and Support counselling service – Wales Adults affected by epilepsy and their carers can experience difficult times in their lives. Talking to someone you trust can make a real difference.

Carers Wales have a calendar of free online training and well-being/information sessions coming up for carers in August and September.

Caring for those you love can be the most natural thing in the world, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need support.

If you provide care for a friend or family member, you may be an unpaid carer or a young carer.

Time to Talk Public Health is a national conversation established by Public Health Wales that regularly engages with the public on a variety of current public health topics, playing a crucial role in informing policy and practice in Wales. Our insights have already influenced positive actions in areas such as food environments, cost of living, climate change, and mental well-being, among others.

Llais believe in a healthier Wales where people get the health and social care services they need in a way that works best for them. We are here to understand your views and experiences of health and social care, and to make sure your feedback is used by decision-makers to shape your services.

Would you like to make new friends? Do you enjoy having fun and a chat over coffee and a biscuit? Starting 5th September, we welcome you to join us for free refreshments, quizzes and other activities.