When the David Thomas Unit (DTU) had an influx of young people as patients, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board knew it was more important than ever to have a resource for young people needing dialysis. 

An extra £3m is being invested in bereavement services across Wales to help ensure everyone can access the support they need, when they need it.

Almost 500 schools are taking part in the ‘Eat Them to Defeat Them’ campaign, helping more than 100,000 children eat more vegetables and make healthier food choices.

Friday 14 March is National Cancer CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) Day - an opportunity to celebrate the highly skilled Cancer Nurse Specialists working within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Recovery Cymru is delighted to share information about three upcoming co-reflection sessions they are hosting for 'people who offer peer support to others' in Cardiff and Vale (substance use/co-occurring mental health).

Latest figures on substance misuse from Public Health Wales have revealed worrying trends in alcohol-related deaths and hospital admissions across the country. 

Public Health Wales has refreshed the indicators in the Public Health Outcomes Framework reporting tool. 

On 11th March 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Miles MS announced that the escalation status of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has increased to Level 4 (targeted intervention) for finance, strategy and planning. 

Victoria Heath has been appointed as Wales’ first Chief Healthcare Science Officer.

Changes to improve how ambulances respond to 999 emergency calls will help to save more lives and improve people’s outcomes.

A new Public Health Wales commissioned report has used Realist Ripple Effects Mapping to explore recent behavioural science support across the public health system.

Strengthening the role of GPs in Wales will be vital in improving patient healthcare and tackling NHS waiting lists.

Supporting people to reach out for help if they are struggling with self-harm or thoughts of suicide will help to save lives.

Whether you're concerned about falls prevention, detection, or just want to learn how to stay healthy and independent, this event is for you.

We are aware of some initially inaccurate information which was shared by Mind Cardiff which suggests that funding for Mental Health services has been cut within the Cardiff area. 

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is proud to support International Women’s Day 2025. The theme this year is Accelerate Action which emphasises the urgency of advancing gender equality and we are highlighting the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Team.

Real-time insights will be shared by health boards across Wales to celebrate the breadth of care and thousands of dedicated staff across the NHS.

The updated version of the Directory of Services for Older People in the Vale and Cardiff is now available

While over half of people in Wales have made looking after their health a high priority, many are experiencing a decline in their physical and mental well-being, according to the latest Time to Talk Public Health survey from Public Health Wales.

The Cardiff and Vale Weight Management Service is seeing an increasing number of people enquiring about injectable weight-loss medication, which currently has a waiting list of more than 12 months.