A dedicated women's health research centre opening this April will provide vital evidence to improve healthcare for women in Wales.

Please support your local blood donation session at:

Wednesday 28th February 2025.

Sessions available in February & March 2025

Free online art workshops for unpaid carers.

Just four months ago, Barry underwent emergency heart bypass surgery at the University Hospital of Wales after experiencing sudden pains in his arm.

Health Secretary, Jeremy Miles, has confirmed almost £28 million to repair the damaged Princess of Wales Hospital roof and re-open wards at the hospital.

The Index is delighted to share a new Education Booklet that has been produced by The Index in co-ordination with partners.

Pregnant women in Wales are being reminded to avoid contact with animals that are giving birth, have recently given birth, or have aborted. This advice, which also applies to women who may not yet know they are pregnant, is particularly relevant during the lambing season in Wales. 

Public Health Wales are developing a new set of standards for a whole school approach to health and well-being in schools in Wales.

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 were vaccinated against potentially harmful viruses at a recent home match against Derby County.

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.

We are piloting a new approach to help reduce the number of children entering care.

A further £13.7 million will be invested to improve neurodivergence services and reduce waiting times for autism and ADHD assessments across Wales.

The 50-day winter challenge to help more people return home from hospital is showing promising results, Health Secretary Jeremy Miles has said.

Friday 7th February 2025, 1pm - 3pm

Pioner Hall, 2 Beryl Road, Barry, CF62 8DN

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 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.

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.

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.