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Welsh Ambulance Service Programme of Events for Carers Week 2021, 7th- 13th June
Welsh Ambulance Services Trust Engaging Carers Live Online Event, which takes place on Wednesday 9th June, 2pm – 3:30pm.
Patient Experience Survey CAVUHB
Have your say in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Patient Experience Survey. Feedback from this short survey will form a key part in the Quality, Safety and Experience Framework we are developing and help identify our priorities for the next 5 years.
More than £25m invested in diagnostic equipment for NHS Wales
More than £25m is being invested in new imaging equipment to ensure the NHS in Wales has access to the latest technology to help speed up the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases.
Embracing sustainability across Cardiff and Vale UHB
At Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB), sustainability is key to ensuring we can continue deliver healthcare outcomes that matter today and in the future.
Bayside MVC to continue as a walk in centre
Following the success of the vaccination walk in centre over the weekend, Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre will continue to encourage first dose walk in appointments until Sunday 6 June.
Learning lessons from pandemic could see long term reduction in urban air pollution
Prioritising access to active travel and public transport are important to reducing car journeys and exposure to air pollution for everyone concludes a paper recently published by a team from the Health Protection Division at Public Health Wales, in collaboration with colleagues from Public Health England.
Vale 50+ Strategy Forum Monthly bulletin
The June 2021 edition of the Vale 50+ Strategy Forum’s monthly bulletin is now available.
Patient Experience Survey Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Have your say in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Patient Experience Survey.
Information from Chris Emmerson Specialty Registrar in Public Health about Cardiff and Vale Suicide and Self Harm Strategy – supporting young people
Community workers and volunteers may be the first adults to whom children and young people confide thoughts of suicide and self harm. Making sure they are supported to respond appropriately and effectively is vital to the wellbeing of children and young people who experience these thoughts, and to those around them.
Citizens Advice 2021 Scams Awareness Campaign
The Citizens Advice 2021 Scams Awareness Campaign will take place from 14 - 27 June. This annual campaign is all about creating a network of confident, #ScamAware Cardiff and Vale consumers who are able to recognise a scam, report it to the appropriate agency and talk about their experiences to help raise public awareness of scams.
We need your help: Opportunity for all health professionals to have their say about weight management in primary and community care in Wales.
Public Health Wales’ Primary Care Hub, has commissioned a survey that calls for all frontline healthcare professionals to take part and share opinions on having effective weight management conversations with patients.
Third Sector Grants Programme - Cardiff & Vale Health Charity Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB)
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity has allocated funding to support third sector community projects to enhance the Health and Wellbeing of people in the region through creative solutions. The maximum that can be applied for is £5,000. This is both a REVENUE and CAPITAL grant. The Grant will be open for applications from Tuesday 1st June 2021 with a deadline for submission of 12 noon on Friday 9th July 2021
World No Tobacco Day: Start your smoke-free journey and commit to quit
Tobacco causes 8 million deaths every year. Those who smoke are also more likely to develop a severe case of COVID-19. If you smoke, then quitting is the best thing you can do to improve your health and wellbeing.
Dr Giri Shankar awarded honorary MBE
Professional Lead for Health Protection at Public Health Wales, Dr Giri Shankar, has been awarded an honorary MBE by Her Majesty in recognition of his services to public health in Wales.
Addressing young people's employment challenges important for good health after pandemic
A new series of reports that focuses on the effects of Coronavirus on employment in Wales, has been published today (27.05.2021) by Public Health Wales.
WHO Health in Europe podcast: Tackling health inequities to build fairer, healthier societies
In the latest episode of ‘Health in Europe’, WHO Europe speaks with Dr Tracey Cooper, chief executive of Public Health Wales about health equity and the need for governments and policy makers to bridge gaps to equity to strengthen the eventual recovery from the pandemic.
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.