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48,000 additional people with diabetes in Wales by 2035 – new analysis
Around one in 11 adults in Wales could be living with diabetes by 2035 if current trends continue, according to a new analysis by Public Health Wales on World Diabetes Day. This would be an additional 48,000 people with the disease, and a 22 per cent increase compared with 2021/22.
Internationally-renowned Welsh childhood anomaly register celebrates 25 years of helping to improve services
A clinician who works with babies and children with severe hip dysplasia has praised Public Health Wales’ CARIS project, which collects data on congenital anomalies in Wales and is celebrating 25 years of operation.
Vaughan Gething, Minister for Economy, visits Cardiff and Vale's Shaping Change Innovation Team
Last week, Shaping Change’s Innovation Team at Cardiff and Vale UHB and Cardiff and Vale Regional Innovation Coordination Hub (RIC Hub) presented to Vaughan Gething, Welsh Government Minister for Economy at a regional innovation event at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
Mouth Cancer: The key signs, symptoms and causes
More than 300 people in Wales are diagnosed with mouth cancer each year, and unfortunately most are found to have the disease at a later stage when it’s harder to treat.
Vaccination encouraged before worst of flu season begins
Public health experts are urging those eligible to get their flu vaccine before the worst of the winter flu season begins.
Clinically vulnerable encouraged to get their winter vaccines
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales has called on people with clinical vulnerabilities to come forward for their winter vaccinations to protect themselves and the health service.
Don’t think 'what if I’m wrong?', think 'what if I’m right?'
The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has urged people to speak up if they are concerned about child abuse, as a new national campaign launches at the start of National Safeguarding Week.
Festive Farm Fun Day 2023
Amelia Trust Farm, CF62 3AS Multiple dates and times. Join us for a day filled with festive cheer, and help us raise money for our small charity.
National Churches Trust – Cherish Cymru Grants
Cherish Cymru Grants – churches & chapels. Next deadline: 11 December (Midnight). Other rounds will follow. Grant Size: £500 to £10,000
Introduction to Being Trauma Informed Training – a free two day programme
Location: Cottrell Park Golf Resort, St Nicholas Saint Nicholas CF5 6SJ Book your FREE place through Eventbrite
Rookwood Sound takes flight
On Saturday 21st of October, Rookwood Sound Radio based at Llandough Hospital launched their service via DAB +.
Invitation to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
Thousands of organisers took part in HMD last year by organising events, putting up displays and running activities. We would be honoured if your organisation would join us in marking HMD 2024.
Book your free tour – GVS’ impressive St Pauls offers unique office space
The office space at St Paul’s Community Centre, Arcot Street, Penarth is available for £350.00 per calendar month with utilities and Wi-Fi included in the price.
Free Training with Citizens Advice Cardiff and Vale
We are excited to announce an upcoming training opportunity that will empower you with the knowledge and tools to better serve migrant communities in a post-Brexit world. Citizens Advice has secured funding to offer FREE training on Migrant Rights and Public Services.
Free Digital workshops
FREE 1–2 hour workshops in Cyber Security Awareness; Working with Data; Basic Digital Survival Skills and more!
Love the Vale - 15th November 2023
If you didn't hear about Love the Vale Day in 2023, it’s our new annual event at Bro Radio where we hand over the entire radio station to our community. Submissions are required no later than 5pm on Tuesday 14th November 2023.
Community Garden at Riverside Health Centre shortlisted for award featured on The One Show
Grow Well community garden at Riverside Health Centre featured on BBC The One Show this week, following being shortlisted for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and One Show ‘Growing Together Award’ for community gardening.
GVS requests that local Third Sector organisations complete important Compact survey
The Compact is an agreement between the Vale of Glamorgan Council, and voluntary and community organisations (known as the Third Sector) operating in the Vale of Glamorgan. The deadline for completion of the survey has been extended until 15th December 2023.
Vaccination encouraged before flu season gets into full swing
Public Health experts are urging those eligible to get their flu vaccine before the worst of the winter flu season begins. To maximize their protection against flu, people need to get vaccinated a few weeks before the flu season starts – usually it begins around early December. Vaccination will help to protect them from getting seriously ill before Christmas and the New Year when flu cases are expected to peak.
Public Health Wales joins a new behavioural research hub
Public Health Wales is pleased to announce its role in the establishment of Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK), a transformative initiative which will help tackle societal and economic challenges in the UK.