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Our first Activity Session in Sully!
Home Instead Cardiff has partnered with Re-Engage to run a variety of activity sessions for the over 75s across the Vale.
Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board Population Needs Assessment – Call for Expressions of Interest
The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 requires each region in Wales to prepare and publish a Population Needs Assessment every five years. The assessment will focus on gaining a more detailed understanding of the needs for care and support amongst different groups of people within the population, and will help improve the range of care and support services we have now, and plan for what we will need in the years to come.
Celebrating 1 year of the South Wales Trauma Network
In September 2020, the South Wales Trauma Network was established, marking a major step forward in the delivery of emergency care across South Wales, West Wales and South Powys. The network which is made up of hospitals, emergency response services and rehabilitation services, ensures patients with life-threatening and life-changing injuries receive the best possible treatment and care.
Covid Wales: Go-ahead for boosters and jabs for 12-15 year olds
Jabs for 12-15 year olds and boosters for the over-50s have been given the go-ahead in Wales.
Week 74: 'How Are We Doing in Wales' public engagement survey results
The results of the latest ‘How Are We Doing in Wales’ public engagement survey have been released by Public Health Wales.
£48m COVID recovery fund to support social care in Wales
A new £48m package of funding to support social care in Wales has today (Tuesday September 14) been announced by Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan.
Wales Council of the Blind
Read the latest Sylw bulletin from the Wales Council of the Blind.
Bereavement Support Grant Scheme
The Welsh Government will shortly be inviting applications from third sector organisations wishing to apply for funding under the National Bereavement Support Grant scheme, 2021-24.
Call out to organisations/service providers to for more information on social value models of service delivery
Hello, I’m Donna from the Wales Co-operative Centre and I’m hoping to talk to you about social care and social value, service delivery and well-being.
Field epidemiologists find social media useful tool during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has seen field epidemiologists from around the world take to Twitter to accelerate advancements in the specialism, highlights a new paper co-authored by Professor Daniel Thomas, Consultant Epidemiologist in the Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre at Public Health Wales.
Cardiff and Vale Advocacy Gateway Helpline
Cardiff and Vale Advocacy Gateway (CVAG) is a single point of contact helpline for adults in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to access independent professional advocacy (IPA) or other advocacy based on their care and support needs.
Rates relief extended for childcare providers until 2025
Registered child care premises in Wales will benefit from 100% non-domestic rates relief for an additional three years, the Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced.
Community Health Council Weekly Briefing
The South Glamorgan Community Health Council (CHC) is the independent watchdog of NHS services across the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan.
Survey reveals more than two thirds of Welsh adults would have both flu and COVID-19 vaccines together this year
A survey commissioned by Public Health Wales has revealed that just over two thirds of adults in Wales (70 per cent) would happily accept a flu and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time this year, with 89 per cent also happy to accept a COVID-19 booster, if offered.
Closing educational engagement gap for young carers is key to improving health and wellbeing of future generations
A new study, published by Public Health Wales today evidences the negative impact that caring responsibilities have on educational participation in those aged 16-22, and how this has greatest impact on those living in the most deprived areas.
Students - Is vaccination on your to do list?
It has been a challenging year for everyone. Students and staff are returning to campuses around the UK and vaccinations are more important than ever.
New FREE monthly Activity Groups for the over 75s
Home Instead have partnered with Re-Engage and we are proud to launch our new monthly activity groups for people over the age of 75 in the Vale of Glamorgan, on Wednesday 8th September.
Life-saving cholesterol jab recommended on NHS
An expensive but "game-changing" anti-cholesterol drug could soon be offered to hundreds of thousands of people in England and Wales on the NHS.
Rugby: Head impact study says players' cognitive function can decline after one season
After just one season of rugby players at a professional team saw a decline in both blood flow to the brain and cognitive function, a new study claims
Public Health Practitioner Registration Scheme accepting applications
The registration scheme enables practitioners from across the public health workforce to recognise their skills and knowledge.