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NHS Wales - Service User Feedback
Thank you for your support in testing a set of questions which have been developed with colleagues in NHS Wales to help us understand patients’ experiences of care. Our testing has shown that we need to adapt some wording in the questionnaire, and we would now like to check the changes we have made.
Tackle dependency, visibility, and availability to address rapid rise in youth vaping, say public health experts
Support should be prioritised over punishment when helping young people who want to quit vaping, according to public health experts.
Survey shows strong support for schools' role in children and young people's health and wellbeing
A new survey conducted by Public Health Wales has shown that most people in Wales support schools and nurseries having a role in health and wellbeing outcomes for under 18s.
New card payment kiosk for baby scan photos installed at the University Hospital of Wales
A new card payment kiosk for scan photos has been installed in the antenatal department at the University Hospital of Wales.
Cabinet Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data – February and March 2024
Response from Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Eluned Morgan
Bro Radio set to recognise the best of its local Community
As Bro Radio celebrates 15 years of serving the Vale of Glamorgan, the local radio station has announced that its bringing back its Community Awards to celebrate everything great about living, working and visiting the County it serves. Nominations for Bro Radio's Community Awards are open until 11:59pm on Friday 3rd May 2024.
Carers Wales Volunteer Opportunity: Become a Workplace Champion
A Workplace Champion can be a vital link for working carers, signposting them to the support they need. Find out more by joining our online session on Thursday 23rd May at 12:30pm
Pink Ribbon Foundation Grants
The Pink Ribbon Foundation’s mission is to help breast cancer charities help their clients recover from their cancer and then live longer, healthier, happier lives.
The Albert Hunt Trust
The Albert Hunt Trust supports UK registered charities that provide Hospice Care, provide support for the Homeless and promote Health and Well-Being.
Cardiff and Vale Education Fund
Up to £2000 per year for projects that support education and health.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Arts Fund
We believe that art and artists can help us see the world differently, bringing unheard stories and narratives to the fore and opening up new imaginative possibilities.
Newydd Job Vacancy - HR Assistant
Full Time / Permanent, £24,583 to £25,876
Tongwynlais, Cardiff with fully flexible agile working options
We are looking for an experienced HR Assistant to join our team, with a proven track record of providing support on a range of HR activities. Closing date for applications: midnight Monday 6 May 2024*
Volunteers’ Week 2024 – how to get involved
(WCVA News) We take a look at how voluntary organisations and volunteers in Wales can take part in Volunteers’ Week and celebrate volunteering success.
Funding boost for Tŷ Hafan and Tŷ Gobaith from Welsh Government
It was announced last Friday (12 April) that Tŷ Hafan and Tŷ Gobaith, Wales’s two children’s hospices, are set to receive a combined funding boost of £770,000 from the Welsh Government.
Vital Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) three-year certificate
9am - 3.45pm
Available dates: Monday 20 May 2024 or Monday 1 July 2024
Venue: St Paul's Community Centre, Arcot Street Penarth CF64 1EU
CAVDAS Vacancies
CAVDAS are recruiting for a number of roles within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, please click here to view the vacancies.
‘Breathing Space’ Project in Wales - for unpaid carers supporting people living with MS
Are you an unpaid carer or do you support someone living with MS? Do you need time out? If so, would you like to benefit from a short break which can include anything from a weekend away , trips to the cinema, a meal out, an art class our some gym sessions?
Draft Wales Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy – 10-year Plan. Opportunity to respond to the Welsh Government Consultation
Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC), Glamorgan voluntary Services (GVS) and Cardiff & Vale Action for Mental Health (cavamh) are co-ordinating two meetings open to members of C3SC, GVS and the Cardiff and Vale Mental Health Forum to discuss and respond to the draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Vital funding to support Welsh hospices
Health Secretary Eluned Morgan has today announced Welsh hospices will receive £4m in government funding to continue their vital work.
Latest data on substance misuse in Wales published
There were a total of 869 school exclusions as a result of alcohol or drugs amongst school aged children in 2022-23. That’s an increase of 119 per cent from 2020-21 and up 16.5 per cent from 2018-19. This is the highest number of exclusions since 2011-12. These figures are highlighted in the Data Mining Wales report – an annual statistical report summarising substance misuse data for Wales. It aims to better explore the evidence of substance misuse over the life course, starting with prenatal, moving through childhood and incorporating youth and older adults.