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.

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. 

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.

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Miles, responds to the latest NHS Wales performance data.

The public are encouraged to visit local pharmacies for free advice and treatment, with more than 400,000 people using the common ailments service in the past year.

Tuesday 11th February 2025 via Teams 11.00am – 12.00pm

GVS will be facilitating half day Introduction to Safeguarding both online and in-person sessions at the end of March 2025. The cost will be only £5.00 per person, subsidised by GVS.

Cardiologists at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) have fitted a leadless pacemaker for the first time in Wales. The groundbreaking procedure, performed on a 63-year-old patient, took just 50 minutes and was carried out under local anaesthetic by a single operator.

As a member of GVS we would greatly appreciate your honest opinions on our services.  This information is vital to assist us with our planning process and will help to ensure we meet our members' needs.

Citizens Advice Cardiff & Vale (CACV) is offering weekly training sessions throughout 2025, covering various relevant topics, from Dealing with Eviction, to UC: Managed Migration.  

For the sessions available in January 2025 please click here.

Carers Wales are offering free online art workshops for unpaid carers, with the first workshop being on the 19th February

A unique shift is happening in our digital world, and Neighbourhood Watch is excited to help our community understanding the “Digital Switch-Over.”

Hours 2 – 3 days per week – Monday – Friday 9-4 (can discuss at interview) Hourly Rate £11.44

Date: the last Monday of every month

Time: 14:00pm - 15:30pm

Location: Wellbeing and Support Hub, Marie Curie,

Dr Susan Allen and Dr Biju Mohamed hosted an afternoon tea 'meet and greet' on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to recognise both previously and recently recruited overseas doctors.

Carers Wales have a calendar of free online training and well-being/information sessions coming up for carers in January and February 2025. They are all free online sessions.

Evidence from countries including Mexico and Hungary, have shown that when governments have taken action to introduce taxes on unhealthy foods and sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs), it does result in a reduction in their purchase and consumption. 

Putting in place effective programmes to prevent poor health offers great value for money. Prevention initiatives such as early years education, vaccination programmes, smoking cessation and support for carers can deliver excellent value for money - with an average return of £14 for every £1 invested in them.

In 2020, David White suffered a serious brain injury after a nasty fall but after years of recovery and rehabilitation, David now dedicates his spare time volunteering at University Hospital Llandough, supporting many patients who have been through similar experiences.