New modelling from Public Health Wales projects that there will be around 24,000 new cancer cases* in Wales identified in 2035, a projected increase of 11 per cent from 2025. 

Led by qualified Occupational Therapists, our friendly and welcoming groups are designed to boost wellbeing, confidence, and connection. Whether you want to try new activities, rediscover old hobbies, or simply meet new people in a supportive environment, CwmpasOT offers something for everyone. Come along, share a laugh, and enjoy meaningful activities that make a real difference.

Bowel Cancer UK is delighted to share that their bowel cancer signs and symptoms Z-cards are now available in Polish, Romanian, and Punjabi, alongside English and Welsh — with more languages planned in the near future.

In the Spotlight this month is Jacob Parkinson, a Local Counter Fraud Specialist for the Health Board. His role focuses on safeguarding NHS resources, supporting staff in preventing fraud, and helping ensure public funds are used responsibly.

The DPJ also delivers free training sessions that have been specifically developed for farming communities and those who support them. They include sessions on mental health awareness, bereavement, grief, and suicide prevention.

As part of the Vale of Glamorgan Public Service Board (PSB) Climate Change Risk Assessment, we’re pleased to invite you to a workshop focused on understanding past weather and climate-related impacts.

Say Aphasia, a communication disability charity, which offers free support groups for people with aphasia and other communication difficulties caused by brain injury are looking for new group members and volunteers. 

Age Connects Cardiff & Vale is launching a new 5-week support programme aimed at helping older adults in the Vale of Glamorgan regain confidence, improve mobility, and reconnect with their communities.

Angela Amey-Jones, a Health Visitor for Radyr Medical Centre in Cardiff West, has been named August’s Health Hero in recognition of the unwavering support and meaningful impact she provides to the families she works with.

Wales' annual Young Carers Festival, which hosted a record number of young people this year, has been hailed as "life changing" by a young carer from Wrexham.

The number of people waiting more than 2 years for treatment fell to the lowest level since March 2021 in June, the latest NHS figures show.

Cardiff and Vale Dementia Learning and Development Team (DLDT) are holding online learning sessions, in partnership with Alzheimer's Society. 

There are a number of vacancies at Shelter Cymru. 

The Annual General Meeting of the Public Health Wales Board will be held on Wednesday 17 September 2025. The meeting will be held in person at Yr Egin, Carmarthen and online, from 13:00 - 15:30. 

A new survey has found that one in five people in Wales, who have never been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, have made positive changes to their behaviour in the past year to cut their risk of developing the condition.

Registration now open: Welsh Public Health Conference 2025
Wednesday 22 October - Glamorgan Cricket, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Your Story Matters: A Legacy Through Art is a free initiative for people in Cardiff and the Vale who are living with life-limiting conditions.

The Welsh Government is making £30 million in additional funding available to local authorities to strengthen community-based social care services and improve hospital discharge processes.

Public Health Wales is highlighting opportunities for closer collaboration between the health and housing sectors, to help ensure all families in Wales can live in homes that protect and promote their health and well-being. 

This year’s Welsh Public Health Conference will be taking place on Wednesday 22 October in Glamorgan Cricket, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.