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Getting tested for hepatitis takes 2 minutes and could save your life
Gavin Naylor was tested for Hepatitis C in 2013. Although he had no symptoms, his result came back positive. A 12-week course of medication was all it took to cure him.
Main Theatres team raise over £500 for local mental health and suicide charity
Our Main Theatres team in the Perioperative Directorate recently ran a fundraising event as part of men’s mental health month. Given that Christmas was a difficult time for staff with the pressures of the pandemic, the team decided to theme the event as ‘Junemas’.
£250K for early years speech, language and communication support
Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced an additional £250,000 to support children’s speech, language and communication needs.
Vaccination saves lives: new toolkit to help employers encourage employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
The Welsh Government is encouraging employers to do all they can to support their workforce to get vaccinated.
New research captures the impact of COVID-19
A new report, funded by Public Health Wales, highlights how vulnerability emerged in Wales during the Coronavirus pandemic, and how the voluntary and community sector (VCS) has played a critical role in tackling this challenge.
New research captures the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerability
A new report, funded by Public Health Wales, highlights how vulnerability emerged in Wales during the Coronavirus pandemic, and how the voluntary and community sector (VCS) has played a critical role in tackling this challenge.
Plan to deliver urgent and emergency health care in the right place, first time in Wales
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has set out plans to transform the delivery of urgent and emergency care in Wales, during an exceptionally challenging time for services.
Care home visit restrictions eased as social care recovery plan launched
Visits from friends and family to care home residents are more important now than ever, the Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan announced whilst speaking to care home residents at Cardiff care home Ty Enfys.
Health Minister announces 3% pay rise for Welsh NHS staff
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has agreed a 3% pay rise for all NHS staff, as she today accepted the recommendations of the pay review bodies in full.
Heatwaves: What do they do to the body and who is at risk?
People have been told to watch out for sunburn and heat exhaustion after the Met Office issued two new-style extreme heat weather warnings.
Covid Booster Vaccination Programme Survey
This survey is to find out your views on how, if recommended, we should provide our covid-19 booster vaccination programme, including the most convenient times and days to run clinics.
Next steps after the Regional Outcomes Framework Workshop
The Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board, which includes Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Councils, and third and independent sector representation, has agreed a set of key aims and objectives to improve the health and wellbeing of the population across the region.
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.
Do you have any unpaid caring responsibilities? If so, then tell us your story
Our joint national project between Age Cymru and Carers Trust Wales, funded by Welsh Government would love to hear from you if you are over 50 and are an unpaid carer.
Healthy and Active Fund extended by a year following pandemic
Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Lynne Neagle joined families taking part in the StreetGames family walk in Caerphilly to officially launch the extension of the Healthy and Active Fund.
75% of people in Wales have received both doses of the vaccine
Three quarters of people in Wales have now had both doses of the coronavirus vaccine, the Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan has announced.
New Code of Practice for Delivery of Autism Services published
The Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle has today (16th July) published a new Code of Practice for Delivery of Autism Services, which will come into effect on 1st September this year.
Vale Public Services Board Well-being Assessment Survey
The Vale Public Services Board is undertaking a range of engagement activities over the next few months to inform a Well-being Assessment which will be published in May 2022.
Barry Hospital July Newsletter
See the latest version of the Barry Hospital July Newsletter.
CMO advice on 21 day review of COVID-19 restrictions: July 2021
Advice presented to First Minister on 21 day review of COVID-19 restrictions.