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Changes to Health Visiting Service-led breastfeeding support groups
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Health Visiting Service has made some changes to its breastfeeding support groups to provide more targeted and equitable support.
Physiotherapy Technician turns walking aids recycling into award-winning project
Physiotherapy Technician Rob Skellett is passionate about the planet. 15 years ago, working on the Trauma Wards at the University Hospital of Wales, he noticed that used crutches, walking sticks and walking frames were being thrown away rather than reused.
Parents urged to sign up for childcare offer before autumn term
A small business owner has urged parents to sign up for the Welsh Government’s Childcare Offer before the autumn term starts.
Soup and a Slice
VOICES ADFOCAD are holding Soup and a Slice sessions in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan during August 2024.
Public Health Wales statement on Covid-19 UK Public Inquiry Module 1 Report
The Covid-19 Public Inquiry Module 1 final report, which examines resilience and preparedness for the pandemic across the four UK nations, was published today.
Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data: May and June 2024
The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS performance data published today.
New vaccine could save 1,000 babies from hospitalisation every year in Wales
Health Secretary Eluned Morgan has today announced the rollout of a new vaccination programme to protect against a common but potentially dangerous respiratory infection.
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.