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‘The Future of Gambling’ - GamCare Regional Event
Do you and your teams/service know enough about Gambling, Gaming and Digital harm? This regional event will (re) introduce you to the signs and risk factors, you will receive first-hand experience from a guest with knowledge of gambling harm and gives you an insight into emerging issues of the digital age
Carers Wales E-Bulletin
We go into 2022 with optimism for a year less dominated by COVID but with significant concern around the pressures facing the NHS and social care. The capacity issues that both workforces are experiencing has a direct and deep impact on unpaid carers across our nation who, ultimately, are the ones delivering much of the additional care required.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Supports Optometry Service for Homeless Citizens
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Primary Care Optometry Team recently held its first optometry service for homeless citizens in Cardiff.
Women's Gambling Prevention Campaign Launch
A major new public health campaign to raise awareness of the gambling harms women experience, how to spot the early warning signs of harmful gambling and signpost the steps they can take to keep their gambling under control.
Sefyll - FREE Co-Production Event - book now
Sefyll has a three day online event around co-production in mental health services in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Includes local, national and international speakers, workshops and creative activities.
Wales Council of the Blind Bulletin
For the latest Wales Council of the Blind Bulletin click this link
Job Vacancy Mental Health First Aid Wales
Mental Health First Aid Wales have a job vacancy for a Relevant Persons Representative/Advocate. Please click the links for more information and an Application Form.
‘The Future of Gambling’
Do you and your teams/service know enough about Gambling, Gaming and Digital harm?
Vale People First’s new address
As from Friday 4th February the new office for Vale People First is The Bridge Between Community Centre, Heol-y-Llongau, Barry CF63 4AR
MS Society - Pontio Community Cafe: Vision
It’s very common for multiple sclerosis to cause eye problems, and many people with MS have problems with their vision at one time or another.
Coronavirus vaccine hesitancy linked to childhood trauma
Researchers at Public Health Wales and Bangor University call for additional support to build trust in those affected.
Help shape 'Your Ideal Recovery & Wellbeing College'
The Cardiff and Vale Recovery & Wellbeing College has been a huge success since its launch in Autumn 2020. In a first of its kind in Wales, the college provides free educational courses on a range of mental health, physical health and wellbeing topics. Anyone is welcome to enrol as a student and courses take place online, as well as in-person, at venues across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
MS Society latest online activity lists
To see our current list of Social and physical activity online, please click the relevant link.
Summary of recent changes to TTP policies
To see the letter which was issued to social care providers with a summary of recent changes to TTP policies.
Loneliness and Isolation Grant Fund 2022
Funding available to build capability and sustainability of front line grass roots voluntary and community organisations that bring people together and help them build social connections.
Public Health Wales improves surveillance of winter respiratory viruses by testing Coronavirus samples
Public Health Wales, in conjunction with Welsh Government, is rolling out improvements to its surveillance of winter respiratory viruses.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Supports Optometry Service for Homeless Citizens
The pilot scheme was inspired by Vision Care for Homeless People and local Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians volunteered their time to provide clinical sessions for patients who may not be accessing the healthcare they need.
Suzanne Rankin joins Cardiff and Vale University Health Board as Chief Executive
Today (1 February) Suzanne Rankin joins Cardiff and Vale University Health Board as Chief Executive, taking over the reins from Professor Stuart Walker.
Statement by the Chief Medical Officer COVID-19 Review: 26 January 2022
Chief Medical Officer for Wales statement on COVID-19 review: 26 January 2022.
Up to one million women in Great Britain at risk of gambling harms
New analysis shows up to one million women in Great Britain could be at risk of experiencing harm from gambling, the charity GambleAware has warned, as they launch a new campaign today (31 January) for women to highlight the warning signs of problem gambling and signpost towards support.