Latest figures from Public Health Wales show that opioids contributed to more deaths in Wales in 2022-23, than any other substance. There were 125 opioid deaths, 64 involving heroin or morphine and the remaining 61 deaths involved at least one other opioid such as methadone, codeine or tramadol.

Public Health Wales is proud to announce the release of its first Annual Quality Report under the new Duty of Quality. The report includes 50 stories demonstrating how our teams drive quality by identifying areas of concern, developing improvement plans, and implementing solutions to enhance our services.

For the sessions available during July 2024 to September 2024 please click here.

Public Health Wales has published its fourth Summary Calendar of International Horizon Scanning Reports.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board would like to invite colleagues and partners to help to shape our long-term vision and plan for babies, children and young people.

The Children and Women's Clinical Board, alongside the Strategic Planning Team are developing plans to 2035 that will describe our ambitions and set out a roadmap for delivering these in line with our Shaping Our Future Wellbeing strategy.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is delighted to announce the forthcoming date for this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on 11th September at 10am.

Colleagues at the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales have lent their support to a new campaign which encourages people to have the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

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.