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Primary school pupils help older adults reduce the risk of falls
Throughout the pandemic young people from schools across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan have been helping older adults stay steady on their feet, by taking part in the Staying Steady Schools project.
Digital NHS COVID Pass available in Wales for urgent travel
People living in Wales who have received the COVID vaccine will be able to access their vaccination status via the internet from today to generate an NHS COVID Pass for urgent outbound international travel.
New All Wales Weight Management Pathway published to help tackle obesity
Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle has today unveiled the updated All Wales Weight Management Pathway.
Kickstart Scheme at Cardiff and the Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is delighted to be taking part in a scheme which supports young people in gaining valuable experience.
Cardiff and Vale UHB pick of the crop at the 2021 Peas Please Prizes
Today, Wales made its mark at the second annual Peas Please Prize Ceremony during which the winners and runners up for progress in 2019/2020 were announced. With five nominations in total, Peas Please Pledgers from Wales went on to win two of the seven categories – with Cardiff taking the top spot in the Veg City Prize and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board winning the Veg-O-Meter Prize.
Clean Air Day - Video consultations prevent 40,000 trips to appointments at Cardiff and Vale hospitals
Video consultations have prevented over 40,000 trips to hospital appointments for people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Learning Disability Week 2021: Cardiff and Vale UHB Approved as a Project SEARCH Organisation
In line with Learning Disability Week, we are pleased to announce that Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) has been approved as a Project SEARCH organisation, the fourth health organisation in Wales to do so, in turn contributing to being one of over forty hospital programmes nationally.
Adopting basic income scheme in Wales could improve health for all
A new report published 22.06.21 by Public Health Wales suggests that introducing a basic income scheme in Wales could be a catalyst for better health and well-being outcomes for all.
Notice of Annual General Meeting of the Public Health Wales Board
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Public Health Wales Board will be held on Thursday 29 July 2021 at 10:00.
Weight loss: Brain training app launch could help with obesity
Could brain training games help with weight loss? It is a theory researchers in Wales want to test. Scientist at Cardiff University hope to recruit volunteers for what would be the largest study of its kind ever held.
Home Instead Charities - Our charity has changed!
Home Instead Charities is the new name of our charity, new name, new look, but the same heart… we aim to BRING JOY to the lives of ageing adults all over the UK.
Wales Council of the Blind Bulletin
To view the latest version of Sylw the bulletin for Wales Council of the Blind click the link
MS Society Pontio Community Cafe
Community Cafes are informal sessions hosted by the Pontio team and they are free of charge.
MS Society Cymru 'Buzz me' service and Driving and MS Community cafe
Buzz me is a new service for anyone living or caring for someone with MS.
Support for young carers with new ID card scheme
A new scheme to enable young carers in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to get the support and recognition they need has been launched today, during Carers Week.
Covid vaccination: All adults in Wales offered first jab
All adults in Wales have been offered a Covid jab, which the Welsh government says is six weeks ahead of schedule.
First Minister marks landmark change in blood donation rules
The First Minister has given blood on World Blood Donor Day (14 June) to mark the change in eligibility rules allowing more people to donate.
Test, Trace, Protect service sets out plans for next phase of pandemic response
The Cardiff and Vale Test, Trace, Protect service has announced its plans for the way it will work in order to tackle the likely challenges of the future.
Sumit Goyal to be awarded MBE on the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2021
We are delighted to announce that Sumit Goyal has been named on this year's Queen's Birthday Honours list and will be awarded with an MBE for services to Breast Cancer and Cardiff Breast Centre Charity.
Make agile working work for you and your team
The pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many more of us working from home for at least a few days most weeks and learning to collaborate via Zoom, Teams and other digital tools. There are plenty of ways to minimise the downsides and accentuate the upsides of agile working while protecting our mental and physical health.