Ahead of Open Farm Sunday on 8 June 2025, Public Health Wales is reminding visitors to open farms of a few simple steps to help keep people safe when enjoying farm visits.

People in Wales face differences in rates of cancer depending on their housing, job and ethnicity, according to a new study by Public Health Wales’ Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU).

A new survey has found that 80 per cent of people in Wales believe primary care services (e.g. community pharmacies, optometrists, dentists and GP surgeries) have a role in supporting people with everyday issues like diet, housing and staying physically active. 

Dawn Bowden, the Welsh Government’s Minister for Children and Social Care, spent the morning at the Children’s Centre to learn more about an award-winning animation known as QuickChange.

David White, a dedicated Patient Befriender Volunteer who is part of our Patient Experience Team with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, has been honoured with the prestigious Healthcare Volunteer of the Year award at Skills for Health’s - Our Health Heroes Awards 2025.

To mark Volunteers’ Week, Saira Bano is ‘In the Spotlight’ this month. Saira has been a valued volunteer at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board since May 2023. She also works for the Health Board as a Locum Resident Doctor.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board have around 600 dedicated volunteers who support patients in various different ways, day-in day-out. 

Secondary school pupils who missed out on receiving a vaccine that offers vital protection against several types of cancer can access catch-up sessions in the coming weeks.

Cutting-edge smart technology is helping to transform care options for older people, helping them to stay in their own homes for longer.

We’re pleased to share our upcoming calendar of free online training, well-being, and information sessions, all designed specifically for unpaid carers.

We would really value your comments and feedback on this report and to this end should be most grateful if you would complete the Feedback Form and return by the 1st July 2025.

CwmpasOT invite to you join their FREE occupational therapy-led activity groups – fun and therapeutic sessions for seniors, including musical bingo, crafts, gentle physical activities and more!

Public Health Wales has welcomed the introduction of the ban on single use vapes, which comes into force in Wales and across the UK on Sunday 1 June.  

On Sunday 11th May, children with tracheostomies and their families from across South Wales came together for an afternoon of face painting, balloon modelling and the launch of the new TRACHEShub app designed to improve tracheostomy care outside of hospital.  

The Expert Patient Programme (EPP) is running an online free NHS 3-hour Living Well While Caring Workshop on Monday 2^nd June from 10am - 1pm via Microsoft Teams.

Public Health Wales is urging eligible people in Wales to have their free COVID-19 spring vaccination to protect them against serious illness.  

The Journal of Wound Care Awards 2025 recently awarded Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Podiatry service with the Best Diabetic Foot Intervention Award.

Long waits for treatments in Wales have fallen by two-thirds in the last 4 months.

📅 Date: Tuesday 10th June 🕒 Time: 11am – 12:30pm 📍 Location: Online via MS Teams

Join the incredible volunteers at Autism Spectrum Connections Cymru with our first Big Lunch, taking place at 21 High Street on 6 June! It will kick off at 2pm.