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Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data: September and October 2023
The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS Performance data published today (November 23rd).
Information Session: Fatigue & Arthritis
Thursday – 14th December 2023 Online via Teams 11.30 am – 12.30 pm. Join us for a talk on fatigue and ways to help manage it. There will be an opportunity for questions.
The Families First Quality Award
The Vale Family Information Service which houses The Index and The Childcare Offer are working towards their Families First Quality Award. We've been working very hard to ensure that our service is meeting a number of set standards and meeting the expectations to demonstrate excellence in the work that we do.
Planning Future Cataracts Services in South East Wales
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are looking at the future of Cataract Services in South East Wales.
Free Carer Me Time well-being online sessions and training for December & the New Year
Our Me Time sessions are a series of online activities to support your wellbeing, run by Carers Wales but open to carers across the UK.
Me Time - Online Support Sessions for Carers
For December and The New Year’s Calendar of online sessions please click here.
Epilepsy Action Cymru Online Counselling Event
29th Nov - Young people & epilepsy: Top tips to manage anxiety session
Collaborative Podiatry project 'QuickChange' gains recognition in helping future generations to enjoy exercise with fun animation
The QuickChange project pilot won the UKPHR Improving Public Health Practice to Reduce Health Inequalities award in October and the judges highlighted that this was a well-planned project, with good partnership working demonstrated throughout.
Young Welsh voices created for children and young people who rely on technology to communicate
Children and young people in Wales who rely on technology to communicate now have access to young Welsh-accented voices and Welsh language versions, the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has announced.
Calls for action to reduce risk of antibiotic resistance
A woman who has relied on antibiotics since birth has joined calls for people to act to help combat the overuse of these vital medicines.
Deputy Minister committed to ensuring unpaid carers get support and recognition they deserve
The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has marked Carers Rights Day today (November 23rd) by praising the important role of unpaid carers in communities across Wales and highlighting the support available to them.
Charter to develop healthcare innovation in Wales
AstraZeneca, the UK’s leading life science company, are the latest organisation to sign up to a charter to promote health care innovation in Wales.
Vacancy at Grow Cardiff
Grow Cardiff are recruiting for a part-time Schools Engagement Officer to join our team.
Wellbeing Hub for Eastern Vale
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board are holding a drop-in session on the development of the Wellbeing Hub for Eastern Vale.
Monday 11th December 2023, 3pm - 7pm
Murchfield Community Centre, Sunnycroft Lane, Dinas Powys, CF64 4QQ
Age Friendly Vale Special Free Event
Celebrate the Vale of Glamorgan Joining the World Health Organization’s Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.
Wednesday 6th December 2023, 2pm - 4pm
CF61 Community Centre, Station Road, Llantwit Major, CF61 1TG
The full list of dates secondary school children will receive their nasal spray flu vaccine
Thousands of secondary school children across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan are set to receive their nasal spray flu vaccination before they break up for the Christmas holidays.
World Children's Day 2023
Today is World Children’s Day 2023 — UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children. The theme for World Children's Day this year is "Every Child, Every Right".
World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW)
Cardiff and Vale UHB will once again be supporting World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) which will take place between 18th and 24th November 2022. WAAW will run alongside other campaigns such as European Antibiotic Awareness Day (18th November) and Antibiotic Guardian which all aim to increase awareness of antibiotic resistance and to encourage best practice among the general public and health workers.
Wales HIV Testing Week: Early testing key to living healthy lives
To mark Wales HIV Testing Week, community groups and healthcare professionals are reminding sexually-active people that anyone can get HIV, and that regular testing is vital to protect yourself and others.
Free Six week courses (Seated Tai Chi / Health Improvement / Therapeutic Music & Song Writing)
These courses are specifically for people with Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. There are limited places and people should only book if attendees know they can attend all 6 sessions, but they can book more than one course if wanted.