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We require a full time Trust Officer to work 37 hours weekly over 5 days. The salary is £23,158 per annum. The closing date is Wednesday 24th April.

Location: South Wales Salary: 15.00 per hour Closing Date: Thursday 11 April 2019

French scientists say they have proof that dogs can pick up the smell of an epileptic seizure.

Doctors from the University Hospital of Wales are taking on an epic challenge to raise money for causes close their hearts.

Trust Officer Vacancy. The closing date is Wednesday 24th April.

Drinking one 750ml bottle of wine a week increases the risk of developing cancer over a lifetime by the equivalent of 10 cigarettes a week for women and five for men, a study says.

There is a growing clamour to raise the age at which tobacco products can be bought, from 18 to 21.

The well-established link between cancer and tobacco may provide a way to help communicate the links between moderate levels of alcohol and cancer, and raise public awareness of alcohol-associated cancer risks, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health.

People with cancer living in deprived areas of Wales are more likely to have another serious illness or disorder at diagnosis than those in the least deprived areas, according to new research by Macmillan Cancer Support and Public Health Wales’ Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit.

The Cardiac Team at the University Hospital of Wales have recently received a donation of VR headsets and Samsung smartphones to keep their patients entertained while on their wards.

Beat Flu is a campaign run every year by Public Health Wales to increase awareness and uptake of influenza vaccinations across Wales.

A report on the Implications of Brexit on the social care and childcare workforce in Wales commissioned by the Welsh Government has been welcomed by the Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, Julie Morgan.

The Arts Council of Wales Arts Grants for Organisations are still open. However they will temporarily close while a review of Lottery funding is carried out. The application closing dates for Large Grant is 5pm 8th May and for Small Grants 5pm 10th July 2019.

The Masonic Charitable Foundation now offers small charities multi-year funding for running costs and other core funding expenses.

People keep making new brain cells throughout their lives (well at least until the age of 97), according to a study on human brains.

A birth control pill for men has passed initial human safety tests, experts at a leading medical conference have heard.

Public Health Wales is working to find thousands of people in Wales living with hepatitis C, to offer them new treatments that cure nearly all cases of the illness.

Leaders from across the whole of the public sector came together alongside third sector partners at a seminal event to agree a way forward on priority areas for action to prevent ill health.

21 Hours (Mon 9am-2pm, Tue to Fri 9am -1pm) Fixed Term Contract until 24 December 2019 Tongwynlais, Cardiff £20,292 - £21,359 pro rata

This event is an opportunity to hear from Baroness Stowell, Chair of the Charity Commission

Upholstery, Woodwork, Sugarcraft, Art for Beginners

You may be aware Social Care Wales is currently running a number of workshops across Wales to develop a health and social care workforce strategy. In addition to the workshops there is an online survey that is open until 10 May 2019

Children from Teddy Bear Nursery at the University Hospital of Wales have been busy making flowers to welcome in spring, supporting Cardiff & Vale Health Charity’s RHS Cardiff Blossoming Beds competition entry.

Our National Safeguarding Team held the latest event in its current series of National Conferences at Cardiff’s Life Science Hub on Wednesday 20th March.

40 hours Vale & Valleys Area £23,985 to £25,247

Come along and join our friendly group for information, help, support and advice.

Friday 12th April, Friday 26th April, Friday 10th May, Friday 14th June, Friday 28th June & Friday 12th July.

Age Connects Cardiff and Vale are holding a Spring Fayre on Tuesday 2nd April. This will be held at Age Connects Cardiff and Vale Senior Health Shop 38 Holton Road Barry 10am to 12 Midday. Admission is FREE.

Local courses in Cowbridge

Economy Minister Ken Skates and Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services Julie Morgan have today invited those aspiring to work in childcare in Wales to apply for a new Welsh Government funded programme which looks to encourage more people to consider and trial a career in the child care sector.

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) was pleased to host a briefing session on Friday 15th March with Andy Johnstone, Editor of The Gem newspaper.

Twelve community venues in the Vale of Glamorgan have been awarded a total of £118,683 from the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Stronger Communities Grant Fund.

Health Minister, Vaughan Gething, has welcomed improvements in emergency department performance and progress in cutting the longest waits for treatment despite another record busy month.

A Scottish woman who astonished doctors with her ability to detect Parkinson's disease through smell has helped scientists find what causes the odour.

A new set of standards, which will raise and improve the level of service for patients in Wales from their GP practices, have been launched today (20 March) by Health Minister Vaughan Gething.

An End of Treatment Bell has been installed on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University Hospital of Wales, so that when the smallest, most vulnerable patients have grown and finished their treatment, they ring the bell and move on to the next chapter of their lives.

Vacancy for Young Adult Carers Project Worker with YMCA Cardiff. Closing date for applications is 5pm on 5th April 2019

Lip Reading Classes held at Age Connects Senior Health Shop, 38 Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4HD. £2 a session, you can pay on the day.

Do you have an interest in sport and outdoor physical activity? Do you want to find out more about the Vale’s Timebanking programme and how to earn time credits? This event is FREE and open to all to attend no matter what your age.

One Day Courses £35 - £40 in Barry, Cowbridge, Penarth

Organisations can apply for between £20,000 and £100,000 to provide resources for people aged 14 to 25 years old to challenge injustice and find ways of overcoming inequality. The closing date for applications is 1st April 2019.

Young people aged 14 – 25 can apply for £500 for creative projects that celebrate UK native wildflowers and fungi. The closing date for applications is noon on 1st April 2019.

Examining the bacteria and viruses in the noses of children could give clues to improve the diagnosis and treatment of severe lung infections, a new study has found.

Up to £5,000 is available to organisations run predominantly by, for and with women to shine a light on their fight for gender equality in the UK. The closing date for applications is 14th May 2019.

The new edition of the Care Home Guide has been published by the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales.

The Public Health Wales Observatory has published the latest series of evidence summaries and actions recommended to help improve health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities in the Welsh population.

A new funding website has been launched by Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW) to help third sector organisations find funding.

Provide information and support to Women and children who have been affected by Domestic Violence and Abuse, to assess risk, identify needs and provide appropriate support within Atal y Fro and partner agencies. 35 Hours a week, Salary £19742

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has arranged a free funding workshop with the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF - formerly Big Lottery Fund) on Thursday 4th April in Llantwit Major.

£10 million Welsh Government funding to reduce waiting times for cancer treatment, deliver earlier diagnosis and modernise treatment has today been announced by the Health Minister Vaughan Gething.