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Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data: April and May 2024
The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS performance data published today
Paperless clinic and kits to reduce medicine waste winners at NHS awards
Healthcare professionals have been awarded for their successes in making NHS services more environmentally friendly at the Welsh Sustainability awards 2024.
Recognition in schools vital to help young carers thrive
Minister for Social Care Dawn Bowden heard from young carers during Carers’ Week about the importance of being identified, as a first step to accessing support in school.
Thousands more now getting the right urgent and emergency care, in the right place, the first time
More than 200,000 people accessed new NHS services developed through the Welsh Government's pioneering Six Goals programme as an alternative to emergency department care or admission to hospital last year.
Introducing Cyfle Cymru - Supporting Individuals in Cardiff and The Vale
Cyfle Cymru is proud to announce our comprehensive support services for individuals aged 16 - 24 who are out of work or education, or age 25+, long term unemployed and/or Economically Inactive and have experience with substance use and/or mental health challenges. We are committed to helping people in Cardiff and The Vale achieve their personal and professional goals.
Info Session: Living With Arthritis and Weight Management
Online: Thursday, 18th July 2024, 12pm - 1pm
Free Anger Management Course
Delivered by 4Winds at Central Hub and Library, The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1FL.
Every Monday starting 17th June 2024, from 10.45am – 1.15pm for 3 weeks (June 17th, 24th and 1st July).
Barry Beavers Disabled Swimming Club serving the community!
Barry Beavers Disabled Swimming Club was established in 1981. The club supports all disabled people in the community by running weekly swimming therapy sessions at Legacy Leisure Centre in Barry. The sessions are at 3.30pm every Saturday.
Do you support a child or young person who is living with epilepsy?
Whether you’re a parent, carer, teacher, childminder, nursery worker or sports coach, we can help you to support children/young people to live well with their epilepsy.
FoodShare Pantry Partners with Slade Organic Farm for Seed to Fork Workshop
Llantwit Major FoodShare Pantry, operated by Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS), and Slade Organic Farm teamed up during the May half term to offer a free Seed to Fork Workshop, and even the seemingly relentless drizzle couldn’t dampen spirits!
Llais Cardiff & Vale local project – ‘Having a baby’
Llais Wales/LLais are the new Citizens Voice Body for Health and Social Care in Wales, and our role is to represent the patient and public voice in regard to health and social care services. We work with our communities, engaging with different people and hearing their views and experiences so that we can share these with local providers. Where someone is unhappy with care they may have received we also offer a complaints advocacy service to support people through the NHS/Social Care Complaints process. Currently we are running our ‘Having a baby’ local project, where we are keen to hear from people around their experiences of being pregnant and the services they have accessed in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Vale of Glamorgan Corporate Strategy for Children who need Care and Support 2024-28
The Vale of Glamorgan Corporate Strategy for Children who need Care and Support 2024 – 2028 is now available.
Gold Accolade Awarded to Inclusive Dance Class at Esteemed Ceremony
Motion Control Dance, situated in Barry, has recently achieved the prestigious Gold award from Disability Sport Wales insport Club Accreditation the Vale of Glamorgan Council can confirm.
Introducing eTriage to the Emergency Unit
The Emergency Unit at the University Hospital of Wales now has eTriage kiosks at its main entrance to improve patient experience, increase efficiency and to support the clinical triage team with prioritisation of those patients most in need.
Free Training aimed at addressing the issue of youth vaping
We would like to invite staff/volunteers across the network of those who work with children and teens to access a free educational programme aimed at addressing the issue of youth vaping. As you know vaping among young people has become widespread and the long-term consequences are not well understood.
Me Time - Online Support Sessions for Carers
For the sessions available in June 2024 & July 2024 please click here.
Cymru Versus Arthritis Information Session: Gadgets & Adaptations
Thursday – 20th June 2024
Online via Teams 10.30 am – 11.30 am.
I suffered a devastating brain injury - volunteering played a huge part in my recovery
Adam Harcombe’s life changed forever after a night out in September 2020.
Dietitians Week: Why I chose dietetics as a career
This Dietitians Week, which runs from 3-7 June, celebrates dietetics as a career.
Get Cooking: The courses designed to help families make nutritious meals on a budget
Mum Jessica Roberts loves baking banana bread for her 10-month-old son, Elijah. She’s also mastered a mouth-watering fruity chicken curry and has wowed friends with her homemade pizzas.