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British Science Week - Amy's Story
To mark British Science Week, we’re #SmashingStereotypes and bringing you stories from staff in the Health Protection and Screening Services Directorate. Today, we’re bringing you Amy's story.
British Science Week - Kelly's story
To mark British Science Week, we’re #SmashingStereotypes and bringing you stories from staff in the Health Protection and Screening Services Directorate. Today, we’re bringing you Kelly’s story.
British Science Week - Lee's Story
To mark British Science Week, we’re #SmashingStereotypes and bringing you stories from staff in the Health Protection and Screening Services Directorate. Today, we’re bringing you Lee's story.
Advice for the public during BMA Industrial Action | 7am 25th March – 7am 29th March 2024
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed that Junior Doctors in Wales will be taking Industrial Action between 7am on Monday 25th March until 7am on Friday 29th March 2024.
Appointment of Abigail Harris as Interim Chief Commissioner for new NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) and interim arrangements at Cardiff and Vale UHB
We are delighted to announce that Abigail Harris has been appointed as the Interim Chief Commissioner for the new NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) which will be established on the 1st April 2024 following the merger of the former Emergency Ambulance Services Committee (EASC) the National Collaborative Commissioning Unit (NCCU) and the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC).
Advice to patients and visitors attending our hospital sites
As we see an increase in infectious illnesses circulating in our communities, the best thing you can do for our patients is stay home if you become unwell.
Apprentices can "reach for the sky" at award finalist health board
Building the professional capacity of its current staff whilst recruiting and training a new generation of professionals is keeping Cardiff and Vale University Health Board at the leading edge of the health sector.
Life changing mobility technology helps Ebbw Vale football coach amputee join in again
49-year-old Martin Padfield, an amputee of 24 years, can join in with his son's football team again thanks to Welsh Government funded specialist Microprocessor Controlled Prosthetic knees.
New expectations of health boards to improve experience, speed up access and reduce emissions in emergency departments
Evidence-based approaches to speed up assessment times, reducing the time people wait to be admitted to hospital and a focus on sustainability are some of the ways new quality standards will help to improve Wales’ emergency departments.
Invitation to participate in Welsh Lupus Review survey
A national survey is being carried out in Wales to hear from people with lupus about their experiences of care in NHS Wales and how it could be improved.
A new campaign aims to shine a light on the impact of incontinence on families and support networks
Bladder & Bowel UK hope to start a conversation so that those affected can find a sense of solidarity, reduce taboos, and share coping strategies.
Take part in MS Awareness Week 2024! (22-28 April)
MS-UK is pleased to announce that is once again taking part in a joint campaign with the MS Society, MS Trust, Shift.MS, MS Together, Overcoming MS and Neuro Therapy Centres for MS Awareness Week (22-28 April).
British Science Week - Dr Caoimhe McKerr's story
In celebration of British Science Week’s #SmashingStereotypes campaign, which profiles the diverse people and careers in science, we’ve spoken to colleagues about the stereotypes about working in science that they’d like to smash. Today, we’re bringing you Caoimhe’s story.
"Shaping Places for Well-being in Wales" Programme Aims to Tackle Health Inequalities
In a concerted effort to address health inequalities and enhance well-being across Wales, the "Shaping Places for Well-being in Wales" programme has been announced.
Vale of Glamorgan Council and Cwmpas - Social Care Commissioners and Procurers in-person engagement workshop
The Vale of Glamorgan Council would like to invite you to attend their Social Care Commissioners and Procurers in-person engagement workshop on the 9th April 2024, 9:30am-12:30pm. The workshop will be facilitated by Cwmpas and will provide an opportunity to explore how we can work together to transform the way services are commissioned and delivered. It will also be an opportunity to consider how we can better support the well-being of citizens and the sustainability of social care and support services.
MMR vaccines to be given out in schools across Cardiff and Vale as measles threat intensifies
Children who missed out on two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine could soon receive them in school following concerns over the threat of measles across Cardiff and the Vale.
Operational Changes to the Poisons Unit
A poisons unit is a dedicated specialised area which is staffed to deal with the needs of patients over the age of 16 who have suspected poisoning. Poisoned patients often require psychological and social support as well as physical treatment.
Novel insights show the potential of data across health and care systems to inform support for unpaid carers in Wales
Unpaid carers suffer poorer physical and mental health than non-carers and use healthcare services more than the rest of the population, so it is vital that unpaid carers are able to access support and advice, both for their own health and wellbeing and those they care for.
Stop smoking pilot in Emergency Department proves huge success
A pilot project encouraging staff in acute and emergency departments to refer smokers to quitting services is proving a huge success.