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Directory of Services for Older People in the Vale and Cardiff
The latest version of the Directory of Services for Older People in the Vale and Cardiff is now available to download from GVS’ website.
Alzheimer’s Society Groups and Services for Cardiff and the Vale.
Alzheimer’s Society groups and services in Cardiff and the Vale February – June 2022
Research, Innovation and Improvement Hub Activity Survey
In partnership with The Cardiff & Vale Regional Partnership Board, Swansea University are currently undertaking a research project that aims to identify all Health and Social Care related - Research, Innovation and Improvement activities, currently ongoing across the Cardiff & Vale region.
RNIB Vision Friends Stakeholder Day Wednesday 9 March 2022
RNIB are having a stakeholder day to celebrate the Vision Friends project and invite you to find out what we plan to do throughout 2022/3.
Statement by the Chief Medical Officer COVID-19 review: 10 February 2022
Chief Medical Officer for Wales statement on COVID-19 review: 10 February 2022.
Free NHS Self-Management Programmes and Short Course/Workshops for people living with long-term health conditions and carers
Every Chronic Health Problem comes with a variety of symptoms. Some symptoms can be experienced as a direct result of a specific chronic condition such as Osteoarthritic pain. There may also be visual clues (e.g.): joints in hands appearing larger than normal and knobbly.
Draft Public Participation Strategy
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has recently published its draft Public Participation Strategy for consultation. The draft Strategy details the actions that will be undertaken by the Council to encourage and enable all stakeholders (those that have an interest or stake in an issue, such as individuals, interest groups, communities) to take part in the decision-making process and to have their say.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) Public Consultation on New Draft Data Governance Principles
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has launched a public consultation on new draft Governance Principles that will set the terms for how Industry will use health data and help patients access potential medical advances.
Welsh Blood Service
Blood donations in January were enough to help 21,000 patients in Wales.
Free training with Digital Youth Services
ProMo-Cymru is running a free course starting in March.
Sefyll - FREE Co-Production Event - book now and details of a Riverside Advice benefits gig
A co-production in mental health services taking place from Wednesday 2nd March to Friday 4th March – see the programme for the impressive line-up of speakers – places are free and you don’t have to attend the full 3 days, so please book a place now.
Barry Hospital February 2022 Newsletter
The latest Barry Hospital Newsletter is available to view.
£96m investment to give tens of thousands of social care staff a £1,000 extra payment
Tens of thousands of social care staff who will be eligible for the real living wage from April will receive an additional £1,000 net payment as the Welsh Government invests in the sector.
Pandemic provides opportunities to deliver a collaborative approach to plan for health and wellbeing
Collaboration between policy makers and practitioners in spatial planning with colleagues in health is vital in order to maximise health and well-being opportunities in the recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report from Public Health Wales.
January 2022: '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
Celebrating our Youth Board's contributions to mental health services
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) has its very own Youth Board, made up of young volunteers aged 13 to 25. The Youth Board is instrumental in ensuring young people are part of the Health Boards decision making processes
Wastewater programme expanded across Wales
A Welsh Government-led programme to test wastewater for COVID-19 has been expanded to cover all Welsh health boards and local authorities across 48 sites.
Community and primary care services are helping to treat people with long-COVID
A review of Wales’ long-COVID programme has found it is helping to treat and manage the needs of people who have sought help for their symptoms.
New look online support launched providing mental health support for young people
An online resource dedicated to helping young people aged between 11 and 25 to access mental health support has been relaunched to include new information and advice.
Vale of Glamorgan Public Services Draft Well-being Assessment Consultation
As you may be aware the Vale Public Services Board (PSB) has launched its consultation on the draft Well-being Assessment. The Assessment is a statutory requirement of the PSB and considers the environmental, economic, social and cultural well-being of the Vale of Glamorgan. Deadline for feedback on the assessment is 13th February 2022.