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New vaccine could save 1,000 babies from hospitalisation every year in Wales
A new “game-changing” vaccination programme will provide protection against the most common childhood respiratory infection for the first time in Wales and the rest of the UK.
HPV vaccine catch-up clinics to take place on July 22
Secondary school children who missed out on receiving a vaccine that offers vital protection against several types of cancer are being invited to community catch-up clinics.
National conversation opened to help people in Wales prioritise their mental wellbeing
Public Health Wales, alongside a range of partners, has opened a national conversation on mental wellbeing. The new Hapus programme aims to inspire people in Wales to take part in activities that protect and improve mental wellbeing.
Understanding the commercial determinants of health is crucial to help improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people
International evidence in a new report from Public Health Wales highlights that advertising restrictions, legal age requirements, price increases, and limits on where fast-food outlets can be built can reduce exposure and access to unhealthy products. This can result in improved health outcomes among children and young people.
Summer 2024 Index Newsletter
The Index for children and young people with disabilities, additional needs or emerging needs have published their Summer 2024 Index Newsletter featuring activities and family support services in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Importance of MMR vaccination stressed, as Gwent measles outbreak ends
Public Health Wales is urging parents to ensure that their children complete their full course of MMR vaccines, as it confirms that the measles outbreak in Gwent which was identified in April 2024 has now concluded.
Bowel Cancer – the role of Clinical Nurse Specialists and what signs and symptoms to look out for
Did you know 9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer if diagnosed at the earliest stage? Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are shining a light on a few members of the remarkable team that care for patients should they receive that life changing news and the signs and symptoms to look out for.
Stroke Association in Wales Newsletter for Spring/Summer 2024
Please click here for the latest Next Steps/Engagement Newsletter that is produced by the Stroke Association in Wales.
Public Health Outcomes Framework reporting tool updated with latest data
Public Health Wales has refreshed the indicators in the Public Health Outcomes Framework reporting tool.
'A dream come true': Physiotherapist to take part in Olympic Games in Paris
A Cardiff and Vale UHB physiotherapist says it’s a “dream come true” to be chosen to referee at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.
New Older People’s Commissioner announced
The First Minister has announced the appointment of Rhian Bowen-Davies as the new Older People’s Commissioner for Wales.
Congratulations to Cardiff & Vale Health Charity who won two awards at the Arts and Business Cymru Awards
Congratulations to Cardiff & Vale Health Charity, who won two awards at the Arts and Business Cymru Awards on Thursday 4th July.
Opioids, the leading factor in drug-related deaths in Wales.
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.
Putting Quality at the Heart of Public Health Wales
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.
Me Time - Online Support Sessions for Carers
For the sessions available during July 2024 to September 2024 please click here.
International insight into public health issues from our Horizon Scanning reports
Public Health Wales has published its fourth Summary Calendar of International Horizon Scanning Reports.
Save the Date: Babies, Children and Young People Strategic Plan Engagement Event
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.
Join us for the 2023/4 Annual General Meeting
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 children's hospital join campaign to increase uptake of MMR vaccine
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.