We are starting to see an increase in respiratory illnesses, including flu and COVID-19, across our hospital sites.

This report contains sensitive content which refers to details on deaths by suspected suicide. 

Public Health Wales has published its second biodiversity action plan which outlines the work that it will undertake as part of its duty under the Environment Act.  The plan is focused on the importance of biodiversity for health and well-being and the actions Public Health Wales will take to be a champion for nature.

As 2024 comes to an end, Chair Charles ‘Jan’ Janczewski and Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Rankin have shared their festive messages, reflecting on the year’s successes and challenges. 

Residents of a Cardiff care home say their strength, coordination and overall wellbeing have greatly improved thanks to new exercise classes inspired by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

A collaborative pilot involving health and third-sector organisations has launched in the Emergency Unit (A&E) at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) to reduce the harm from alcohol in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

SilverCloud® Wales, an online platform providing guided, self-help support based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), is being promoted with an awareness campaign at foodbanks in key Welsh towns and cities.

Last week the All-Wales National Robotic Assisted Surgery Programme announced it has surpassed 500 robotic assisted surgical cases using the Versius robot. The 500th surgical procedure was performed at the University Hospital of Wales by Jared Torkington, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Don’t end your Christmas night out at the Emergency Unit.

The first Women’s Health Plan for Wales has been launched today (Monday 9 December 2024) setting out a 10-year vision to improve healthcare services for women.

New standards to improve the care and treatment of bone health issues and prevent more people suffering painful and debilitating fractures have been published.

The Welsh Government is currently consulting on a new statutory framework for youth work in Wales. The consultation period will run until 10 January 2025.

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wrthi ar hyn o bryd yn ymgynghori ar fframwaith statudol newydd ar gyfer gwaith ieuenctid yng Nghymru. Bydd yr ymgynghoriad yn para tan 10 Ionawr 2025.

Public Health Wales has published a useful guide to help parents and carers who are worried their child may be vaping.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is supported by a team of committed volunteers, working hard in the background to put a smile on patients’ face and ease their overall experience in hospital. 

A social running club founded by Cardiff and Vale UHB employees almost a decade ago is on the hunt for new members.

A father-of-two being cared for at University Hospital Llandough’s Specialist Rehabilitation Unit married his long-term partner, whilst learning how to walk again. 

In the Spotlight this month is Oliver Cahill. Oliver is a Rehabilitation Engineer who focuses on designing and adapting mobility aids to improve patients' comfort, independence, and quality of life. He has been with the Artificial Limb & Appliance Service since graduating with a BSc in Rehabilitation Engineering from Swansea University in 2023.

In a UK first, Wales is to have a new process for reviews following a person’s death or abuse to help reduce family trauma, prevent similar cases and protect others in the future.

The process for making a complaint about NHS services will be made easier and simplified, Health Secretary Jeremy Miles today said.