Did you know, approximately 55% of patients with cancer do not present with a ‘red flag’ however often experience vague symptoms such as unintentional weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, unexplained abdomen or back pain, nausea, shortness of breath and/or unexpected abnormal blood test results.

World Pharmacist Day is celebrated every year on 25 September and this year’s theme is ‘meeting global healthcare needs’. There are many pharmacist roles across the Health Board and their expertise helps optimise medication use, prevent harmful drug interactions and improve patient outcomes — supporting the health and wellbeing of our communities.  

Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist Caroline Trezise has won a national award for her ‘outstanding’ work with bowel cancer patients. 

A young man who was admitted to hospital with severe flu symptoms last Christmas has urged all eligible people to get vaccinated against it.

Today (20^th September 2024) is Red4Research Day 2024, a day dedicated to everyone partaking, undertaking and supporting research. Research is pivotal to help us learn more about health and wellbeing and provide new treatments, vaccines, diagnosis and care to improve quality of life at present and for generations to come.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Velindre University NHS Trust are proud sponsor a new clinical trial and be one of 40 sites across the UK investigating the efficacy of Pressurised IntraPeritoneal Aerosolised Chemotherapy (PIPAC) in the management of cancers of the colon, ovary and stomach.

The 20^th Septembers marked #Red4Research – a day dedicated to uniting all those who participate, support and undertake research. When someone is diagnosed with a disease or health condition, their treatment care and support will be shaped by research. By taking part in research, you can contribute to life changing support for those in need.

Throughout the month of September colleagues from across Cardiff and Vale University Health have been coordinating various events and forums to actively promote how advanced technology and assisted learning is supporting clinicians in making swift, accurate and safe diagnosis within clinical practice across all levels of healthcare.

More than a quarter of a billion pounds of Welsh Government investment has helped older people be cared for in their own homes and avoided thousands of unnecessary hospital stays.

To mark International Day of Older People, the Welsh Government is celebrating the vital role older volunteers play in building stronger, more connected communities, and helping other older people.

A new way of treating people with broken bones has now been rolled out in health boards across Wales, Health and Social Care Cabinet Secretary Jeremy Miles has announced.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Minister Sarah Murphy has stressed the importance of access to mental health support to help care experienced young people “succeed in life”.

As we head into autumn and winter, the Welsh Government is reminding everyone a few simple actions can help protect you and your family from common winter illnesses and support the NHS to focus on people who need the most care.

ATRS is a standardised way of recording and sharing information about how the public sector uses algorithmic tools.

At the end of August, GVS hosted a special food knowledge and kitchen skills event for their regular FoodShare Pantry customers. 

Our café welcomes people living with dementia and their carers.  It is a safe and supported place to make new friends, get additional information and shared experience.

You are invited to the Vale 50+ Strategy Forum’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 17^th October 2024 11:00am – 1:00pm in the Dunraven Room of the Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU.

We are a volunteer led project and we work very closely with Health Visitors, Midwives and other Professional to provide a safe place for a new baby to sleep in by giving a new Mum who would otherwise struggle with the cost a Moses Basket. 

The Vale of Glamorgan Council's Healthy Living Team are gathering information regarding residents’ physical activity levels.

Mae Tîm Byw'n Iach Cyngor Bro Morgannwg yn casglu gwybodaeth am lefelau gweithgaredd corfforol trigolion.