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Woody’s Lodge – A support hub for veterans and their families
Woody’s Lodge signposts and refers veterans and their families to different organisations across Wales. If you come across a veteran who needs specialist support we can help please contact us
Bayside MVC to operate as a walk in centre this Bank Holiday weekend
Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre will be operating as a walk in Centre over the bank holiday weekend. From Thursday 27th May – Monday 31st May, people are encouraged to attend Bayside MVC, based in the old Toys R Us building between 8.30am - 7.30pm to receive their first dose of the COVID vaccination.
News sheet for the dementia friendly communities coordination project
Please find attached the most recent edition of the dementia friendly communities coordination project news sheet, for your information.
South Glamorgan CHC 3rd Sector Briefing
Please find attached a copy of the latest South Glamorgan CHC 3rd Sector Briefing.
Work with us, not against us, say emergency workers after rise in assaults
Assaults on emergency workers in Wales are on the rise, new data has revealed. More than 4,240 assaults were committed against emergency workers, including police, fire and ambulance crews, in the period April 2019 – November 2020, representing a monthly average increase from 202 in 2019 to 222 in 2020, or 10%.
Survey reveals people's mental and physical health declined during pandemic
A survey released by Public Health Wales today (24/05/2021) has revealed that while people are now less concerned about catching Coronavirus and more likely to be vaccinated, many feel that their mental and physical health has worsened since the start of the pandemic.
Welsh Government funded project – FREE TRAINING AND SUPPORT
We’d like to give you some very good news about Dangos, the Welsh Government funded project to raise awareness amongst frontline workers about benefits and other financial help for people in need.
Celebrating a decade of the Young Onset Dementia Service
Summer 2021 marks the ten-year anniversary of the establishment of the Young Onset Dementia (YOD) Service.
International Clinical Trials Day
On International Clinical Trials Day, we take a look at the work of research and development teams throughout Cardiff and Vale University Health Board over the past year.
Cardiff and Vale UHB works in partnership to help businesses become Dementia Friendly
This week we have been marking Dementia Action Week by highlighting how our staff, partners and local communities can help support those living with dementia.
Public Health Wales appoints new National Director for Public Health Knowledge and Research
Public Health Wales, Wales’ National Public Health Institute, has appointed Iain Bell as the new National Director for Public Health Knowledge and Research to lead its work to build and mobilise data, knowledge and research to improve health and well-being across Wales.
Carers Expert Panel June Agenda 2021
Carers Trust South East Wales has an exciting agenda for their next Carers Expert Panel, Thursday 10th June 1pm.
Carers Art Competition
As part of Carers Week (7-13 June) Carers Trust South East Wales are running a special carers art competition! We have some great prizes up for grabs and we are encouraging anyone with an interest in art or photography to enter, no matter what your skill level.
£100m to kick-start NHS and Social Care recovery from pandemic in Wales
Health and Social Services Minister Eluned Morgan has set-out plans for a £100m investment to kick-start the health and care system’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cardiff and Vale volunteers needed to take part in COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine research study
Volunteers in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan are needed to take part in a research study that is looking at how effective it is to give a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the seasonal flu vaccine.
Press release - Grab a brew to say thank you to your local NHS staff
Now, more than ever, there’s never been a better time to say “Thank You” to your local NHS. Have a cuppa, a cake and raise some cash for Cardiff & Vale Health Charity by taking part in the NHS Big Tea campaign.
Cardiff and Vale UHB completes Phase 1a of its Refit programme
Cardiff and Vale UHB is delighted to announce that it has recently completed the first phase of its Refit programme of work to reduce carbon emissions and wasted energy.
The Health Board supports HIV Testing Week (14-24 May 2021)
HIV Testing Week is the 14-24 May 2021, this is a biannual campaign that encourages partner organisations in community, health care and policy institutions throughout Wales to unite for one week twice a year to increase testing efforts and promote awareness of the benefits of earlier hepatitis and HIV testing.
Cardiff and Vale UHB achieves ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental sustainability work
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is delighted to announce that it has achieved continued ISO 14001 accreditation following an external audit by the British Standard Institute (BSI). This recognises the work it has done as part of its environmental management programme.