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Bowel Screening Age Lowered to 50 in Wales
From 9 October, people aged 50 in Wales will become eligible for bowel screening through the NHS. Those registered with a GP will automatically receive a free bowel screening test kit every two years. People aged 51-74 are already eligible for the programme.
‘Employers have a responsibility to support the mental health of those who work for them,’ says Minister
Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sarah Murphy, has stressed the importance of mental health in the workplace during a visit to an employer leading the way with supporting their employees.
Alzheimer’s Society new Sports and Memory Café starting on Tuesday 15th October 2024
Meeting on a Tuesday every fortnight between 11.00am - 12.30pm in the Cardiff Rugby Clubhouse, this sports-related activity group gives the opportunity for people living with dementia and their caregivers to come together socially in a safe environment to reminisce about their passion for sports and take part in activities with others who have similar diagnoses.
Art & Arthritis 6-week Self-Management course
Every Wednesday 6th November to 11th December 2024, Online 2-3pm
EVisa Engagement Event – Home Office
LIMITED AVAILABILITY! Join us at this event where we’ll be discussing how UK Government is replacing physical immigration documents with a digital proof of immigration status called an eVisa, and how this change will affect you.
Free mental health and wellbeing courses – book today
The Recovery and Wellbeing College provide a range of free courses on a range of mental health and wellbeing topics for those with lived experience of mental health challenges, service users, carers and staff.
Baby Loss Awareness Week: honoring our lost little ones
To mark Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th-15th October), the Patient Experience Team have set up memorial trees at both University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital of Llandough.
Swedish stem cell donor meets Welsh recipient and tours University Hospital of Wales after lifesaving donation
In 2019, Martyn was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Having been given a life expectancy of 1-2 years, he knew the only way to survive was to receive a stem cell transplant.
Cardiff and Vale UHB children's nurse receives 'Inspirational Nurse' award
Rhian Greenslade, the WellChild Discharge Liaison Nurse for Children with Complex Health Needs at the Noah’s Ark Children's Hospital for Wales, has been named as a winner in the prestigious national 2024 WellChild Awards.
Bowel screening age lowered to 50 in Wales
Thousands more people will automatically receive at-home bowel screening tests to help save more lives.
Sported - Cash4Clubs
Cash4Clubs is a small grants scheme set up in 2008 to support local sports clubs with funding of up to £2000.
Teacher Development Fund
We envision a more equitable school system where high-quality arts-based learning is a core part of all children’s education. We believe that arts-based teaching and learning can add value and help schools achieve their aspirations for pupils.
Branching Out Fund
This Grant fund supports schools, community groups and Tree Warden Networks to plant trees, hedges and orchards with funding between £250 and £2,500.
The Asda Foundation - Cost of Living Grant
Up to £2000 for groups that support vulnerable members of our society by providing them with the essentials, or simply providing a safe warm and welcoming space for those struggling to heat their homes during the winter.
Home Instead Charities Grants
Money raised from our dedicated network of Home Instead Offices and external supporters fund groups who support the mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing of ageing adults.
Road Safety Trust - Large Grants
For grants over £50,000 and up to £300,000, the Large Grants round opens on 26 September 2024. The theme for this round is ‘Inequalities in Road Safety’.
Weavers' Company Benevolent Fund
This fund’s principal aim is to support people in trouble, particularly young offenders and ex-offenders, as well as other disadvantaged young people.
Do you care for a child with additional learning needs?
Can you help us to expand our childcare and holiday/respite provision for children with additional learning needs? Complete the Survey and enter our competition for a chance to win a Mobile phone, free calls and data for a year.
Refreshing People and Places
Following the launch of strategy, 'It starts with community', The National Lottery Community Fund is announcing a refresh of one of their funding programmes, People and Places.
Do you require spacious office space at great rates in the Vale of Glamorgan?
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has superb office space available in its Llantwit Major base at Illtud House. The office space is 560 sq ft, costing £1,026 per month, £12,320 per annum.