People are at the centre of everything we do. Those who work at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board make a difference to people’s lives every single day. Each month, the ‘In The Spotlight’ campaign will shine a light on the different people who make up Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, from those who support behind the scenes, to those who have passions that led them to work in their role.

Children in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan have among the lowest rates of obesity anywhere in Wales, a new report has found.

CUBE would like to celebrate today and share with you not 1 but 3 independent evaluations carried out by visiting Professor of South Wales University Mark Jones.  

We are delighted to formally announce the appointment of Dr David Fluck as the new Executive Medical Director. Following a robust process, David was chosen unanimously by the panel as a result of his demonstrable and significant experience as a Medical Director and clinician.

Did you know that nearly half of all adults in Wales are estimated to be living with at least one longstanding illness? Of those, the lives of more than half are either somewhat or severely limited by their illness.

VOICES ADFOCAD are holding Soup and a Slice sessions in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan during July 2024.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is delighted to announce Dr Sarah Harries, Obstetric and Transplant Anaesthetist has been awarded the College Medal from the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA).

The Hangout makes it easier for young people to access mental health support when they need it, ranging from a one off ‘bad day’ to those who may already be accessing specialist support but require space and someone to talk to between appointments.

The Vale 50+ Forum are hosting their third ‘Have Your Say’ social event of the year on Friday 19th July from 2-4pm at Murchfield Community Centre, Sunnycroft Lane, Dinas Powys, CF64 4QQ.

The Vale of Glamorgan's Public Services Board (PSB) are working together with local community organisations and members to help make the Vale an even better place for us to grow older in. In October 2023, the Vale of Glamorgan became the fourth local authority area in Wales to be awarded Age Friendly Status from the World Health Organisation.

Age Cymru have launched a brand-new, volunteer-led, telephone listening service called Listen and Connect. The service is for older people who may be experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation. Volunteers provide a safe space where people are listened to and supported to explore the issues that are important to them.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is delighted to announce the A5 North Team at the University Hospital of Wales has been awarded runner up in the SIA Rebuilding Lives Awards.

To mark Armed Forces Week 2024, we’re shining a light on some of our amazing colleagues who have roles within the Armed Forces alongside their positions at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, as either regulars, reservists or veterans.

Hot weather is expected across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan over the coming days with highs of 26C. If you are out and about enjoying the weather, please keep yourself safe.  

People in Wales are invited to give their feedback on the information, data and knowledge that Public Health Wales shares.

Menai Owen-Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity, LATCH, has won Director of the Year at the Institute of Directors Wales Awards 2024. The Awards celebrate outstanding leaders across sectors in Wales each year, highlighting those who excel in areas such as Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, Agility and Resilience and much more.

A new resource to help residents of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan understand how to reduce their likelihood of developing dementia was launched during Dementia Action Week.

As of the 1st July 2024, maternity services will no longer be providing paracetamol as a routine medication in a patient’s discharge pack.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are delighted to announce that three of its environmentally sustainable initiatives have won at the NHS Wales Sustainability Awards.

Without blood donations from members of the public, hospitals across Wales could not be supplied with the blood stock they need to care for patients.