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Volunteering Fayre Coming to CF61 Community Centre in Llantwit Major!
The Fayre will be held at the CF61 Community Centre, Station Road, Llantwit Major CF61 1ST on Friday, June 6th, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
Discover How You Can Make a Difference: GVS Volunteering Fayre in Cowbridge!
Residents of Cowbridge and surrounding villages are invited to a Mini Volunteering Fayre hosted by Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) during Volunteers' Week 2025 (June 2nd - 8th).
Explore Local Volunteering Opportunities at GVS Mini Volunteering Fayre in Barry Library!
A Mini Volunteering Fayre will be held at Barry Library, King Square, Barry CF63 4RW on Wednesday, June 4th, from 10 am to 1 pm.
Give Your Time, Make a Difference: Volunteering Fayre Coming to Penarth Library!
As part of Volunteers' Week 2025 (June 2nd - 8th), GVS will be at Penarth Library, 9-10 Stanwell Rd, Penarth CF64 2AD on Tuesday, June 3rd, from 10 am to 12 pm.
Celebrating Volunteers' Week Across the UK
Every year, the UK comes together during Volunteers' Week, running from the first Monday in June, to celebrate and thank the incredible contributions of volunteers.
Farm visitors reminded about hand washing as Cowbridge farm outbreak reaches 81 cases
Public Health Wales is reminding visitors to open farms to follow good hygiene practices when visiting farms. Seven new cases of cryptosporidium have been identified in association with visits to a Cowbridge farm in March and April 2025.
Welsh parks helping children communicate
Symbol based boards have been installed in parks across Wales to help children with speech and language barriers communicate easily.
New monthly Drop In sessions at Y Galon
Following the success of our Parkinson's Month Open afternoon, With Music In Mind and Parkinson's Cymru have teamed up to start an new monthly drop in cafe for those living with Parkinson's disease and their families/carers. The session will run on the second Wednesday of the month from 2.30pm – 4pm
Dementia Action Week 19th to 25th May - "Virtual Dementia Friends Sessions"
During Dementia Action Week, the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends Team are aiming to make 7000 Dementia Friends – that’s 1000 a day! The Team will be running virtual information sessions every weekday Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May at 10am, 1pm and 5pm. These sessions will be delivered on Zoom and everybody is welcome.
Public Health Wales develops new approach to put prevention at the heart of health and care in Wales.
Public health experts in Wales say supporting people to stay well is key to addressing some of the current challenges facing the health and care system.
'You could see how dedicated she was in delivering her patients the best care." | Meet May 2025's Health Hero
Healthcare Support Worker Hannah Rosewell has been named May’s Health Hero in recognition of her outstanding care and compassion for emergency gynaecology patients.
"Hydrotherapy sessions have taken years off the progression of my muscle-wasting condition"
When Charles Gibbs was approaching his 30s, he started noticing small but significant changes to his physical health.
Calling all wizards, mages and fellow spellcasters!
Autism Spectrum Connections Cymru’s second Dungeons and Dragons group is now up and running. It offers the opportunity to connect with others, build confidence and boost your wellbeing through the structure of this popular role-playing game.
Lung cancer patient Craig Maxwell to set sail on a 72-mile row to bring hope to cancer patients across Wales
On the 19th May, Craig Maxwell will begin an extraordinary rowing journey which will take him from Tenby to Cardiff, with the aim of raising £250 000 for QuicDNA Max.
Cardiff and Vale UHB recognised twice for excellence at the Vaccination Saves Lives (VSL) Awards
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board was recognised twice for excellence at the Vaccination Saves Lives (VSL) Awards 2025.
Young voices shape future of care at Wales summit
Children and young people with care experience gathered in Cardiff over the weekend for Wales' fourth annual care summit.
Wales and Africa grants now open
Organisations can apply for grants between £5,000-£25,000 in conjunction with African Partners, to make a tangible contribution to one of the four following themes.
Unified strategy needed to drive Public Health Research collaboration in Wales
A robust Academic Public Health Research (APHR) environment in Wales is crucial for addressing population health challenges, advancing innovation, and supporting economic growth.
Update on Cryptosporidium cases linked to Cowbridge farm visits
An on-going investigation into cases of cryptosporidium at a Cowbridge farm has now confirmed 74 cases.
Additional funding to boost testing and end new transmissions of HIV by 2030
A free and confidential online HIV testing service will be expanded with new funding to support measures to eliminate new transmissions.