The latest monthly fall in the waiting list, a 23,400 drop from October to November, is the biggest monthly reduction on record. It is also the sixth consecutive month the waiting list has been cut.

People across Wales can now see where they are on NHS waiting lists using the NHS Wales App.

The latest update lets people who have been added to a waiting list since December check their waiting list status, view their referral into hospital care, and access information to help manage their health while waiting for treatment.

Final preparations are underway for the launch of new NHS services in all parts of Wales to improve access to vital healthcare services for women.

The first pathfinder women’s health hub will open before the end of January, with hubs in place in each health board area by early March.

New legal protections for NHS staff against nuisance and disruptive behaviour in hospitals have come into force in Wales.

The changes create a specific offence of causing nuisance or disturbance on NHS premises and give the police and authorised NHS officers the power to remove people.

Join Heledd Fychan at a Funders Fair on the 6th February 2026 for a chance to talk to a potential funder about your project or Charity.

We’re writing from St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, where we work to end homelessness by providing funding, supporting frontline workers, and advocating for change.

As part of this, we offer the VRF, which awards fast emergency grants of up to £500 to help people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.

On March 23rd Carers Wales will host an All-Wales Carers Assembly. By attending you will have the opportunity to hear from and engage with senior policy makers and leaders of services and take part in open discussions and collaborative workshops designed to capture real experiences and practical ideas

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

These sessions are free to access.

We’ll be at:

29/01/2026 – Foodshare, CF61, 12pm-2pm

We will be providing information and advice relating to unpaid carers on: 

Thursday 29th January 2026 - Llandough Hospital – 9:30am – 12:30pm.

Friday 30th January – Practice of Health GP Surgery, 31 Barry Road, Barry, CF63 1BA  10am – 12pm

On Friday 30 January 2026, 10am – 2pm, The Vale of Glamorgan Council are offering a four-hour course on First Aid Awareness for unpaid carers who live in the Vale. 

We would love to hear your plans and wanted to drop you a final reminder of the resources available to help you plan your event.

Deadline: 10am Monday 2 February 2026 

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Boston as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st February 2026. 

Closes: Saturday 31st January 2026 at 10.00pm (outcomes will be announced 2 weeks after receiving an application)

This short online course is open to anyone working with communities and trying to create positive change in a paid capacity. 

Do you have some spare time on your hands? Have you ever thought about volunteering and would like to know more about the types of activities you can get involved in? Visit the Big Volunteering Fayre on Wednesday 28th January.

Are you living in Wales and taking Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for menopausal symptoms? We’re running a voluntary survey to learn more about the care you receive from NHS Wales — especially around treatment reviews and how they could be improved.

We’re from Llais – the voice of the people for health and care in Wales – and we’re coming to town!

We want to hear YOUR views on health and care services in the area. What’s working? What’s not? What needs to change?

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is hosting the biggest Volunteering Fayre to hit the Vale of Glamorgan on Wednesday 28th January, from 10am – 2pm at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry CF62 8NA.