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Primary Care Mental Health Liaison Service | Have your say on the future of the service
The Primary Care Mental Health Liaison Service is a GP-based service where Mental Health Specialist Practitioners work within GP practices to assist GPs and patients who present with mental health problems.
Cardiff City fans get vaccinated against harmful viruses at Derby game
Cardiff City fans were vaccinated against potentially harmful viruses at a recent home match against Derby County.
Meet February 2025's Health Hero
Janie Darks, a Learning Disability Continuing Care Nurse Assessor, has been crowned February’s Health Hero for her passion and commitment to delivering outstanding and empathetic care to children and young people.
New approach supporting families in Wales and Northern Ireland
We are piloting a new approach to help reduce the number of children entering care.
£13.7 million to transform services and cut ADHD and autism waiting times
A further £13.7 million will be invested to improve neurodivergence services and reduce waiting times for autism and ADHD assessments across Wales.
50-day winter challenge shows encouraging signs
The 50-day winter challenge to help more people return home from hospital is showing promising results, Health Secretary Jeremy Miles has said.
Pobl’s New Beginnings Event
Friday 7th February 2025, 1pm - 3pm
Pioner Hall, 2 Beryl Road, Barry, CF62 8DN
Do you run community activities related to food, nutrition, food growing, fitness, or sport?
OB3 Research, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale Public Health, Vale of Glamorgan Council, and Food Vale, is gathering insights from local groups like yours.
The Big Play Survey 2025 | Arolwg Chwarae Mawr 2025
The Vale Play Team want to hear from children and young people that live in the Vale of Glamorgan about whether they have the time and space they need for playing.
FoodShare Pantry supports record numbers
The Llantwit Major FoodShare Pantry, run by Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) in partnership with Vale of Glamorgan Council and Public Health Wales, has supported more members of our community than ever before this winter.
1 in 4 drug-related deaths involve cocaine
Latest figures from Public Health Wales show that cocaine was involved in 65 deaths in 2023, accounting for a quarter of all drug misuse fatalities and ranking as the third most common substance, following opioids and benzodiazepines.
"I quit smoking after 40 years – and within weeks I saw my health improve"
Dad-of-two Nabil Hassoun was a prolific smoker for more than four decades.
Wales and Northern Ireland work together on groundbreaking cancer innovation projects
Five innovative projects across Wales and Northern Ireland have been awarded a share of £1 million to develop technology to reduce waiting times and improve outcomes for cancer patients.
Findings from the NHS Wales Dental Epidemiological Programme
Public Health Wales and dental health experts have welcomed findings from the NHS Wales Dental Epidemiological Programme, which show a significant reduction in tooth decay rates among 12-year-olds in Wales.
Blood pressure monitors now available to borrow from Cardiff hubs and libraries
Hubs and libraries across Cardiff are extending their health and wellbeing offer with the launch of a new blood pressure monitor scheme.
New Chief Medical Officer for Wales appointed
Professor Isabel Oliver has been appointed as the new Chief Medical Officer for Wales.
Tooth decay rates in 12-year-olds in Wales fall, but challenges remain
Public Health Wales and dental health experts have welcomed findings from the NHS Wales Dental Epidemiological Programme, which show a significant reduction in tooth decay rates among 12-year-olds in Wales.
Children and Women's Clinical Board | 2025 Staff Recognition Awards
Colleagues from across the Children and Women’s Clinical Board have been recognised for their exceptional dedication, hard work and passion for supporting patients and their families at the annual Staff Recognition Awards.
Hospital Companions on hand to support patients at the end of life and their families
A new team of Hospital Companions trained by Marie Curie and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, are offering support to patients nearing the end of their life.
Health Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data: November and December 2024
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Miles, responds to the latest NHS Wales performance data.