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Public bodies need to do more to reduce and re-use their waste
Public bodies in Wales need to do more to reduce and reuse their waste, shifting their current focus on recycling and creating a more circular and healthier economy, according to a new report by Public Health Wales.
Advice for wearing face coverings
Due to the rising prevalence of COVID-19 in our communities, we strongly encourage healthcare staff and visitors to wear a face covering in all of our settings, particularly in clinical areas and those with high footfall.
Wales extends COVID-19 testing throughout July
The Health Minister, Eluned Morgan has today (Friday 24th June) confirmed that access to free LFD tests will be extended in Wales until July 31st 2022.
Welsh Government response to publication of latest NHS Wales performance data
The Welsh Government has issued a statement on the latest NHS Wales performance data published today.
Public Health Wales statement on monkeypox
Update from Graham Brown, Consultant in Communicable Disease Control for Public Health Wales.
UK's public health agencies issue new Monkeypox guidance for managing the disease and preventing further transmission
New guidance to support healthcare professionals to respond to the outbreak of Monkeypox has been agreed by the UK’s four public health agencies - Public Health Wales (PHW), UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland (PHS), and Public Health Agency Northern Ireland (PHA).
Trends in cancer incidence and stage at diagnosis in Wales up to 2019
New official statistics published today by Public Health Wales’ Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU), which cover the period 2002 – 2019, show that the age-adjusted rate for new cases of cancer each year decreased slightly. This suggests that, apart from age, the overall risk of cancer in the population is gradually going down.
Join us at our recruitment event
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is holding a recruitment event on 14th July, showcasing the vast variety of roles across the Health Board. The event will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff and will be open to anyone with an interest in a starting a career with the Health Board.
Catalytic converter theft warning
An increasing number of vehicles are being targeted in catalytic converter thefts across Cardiff and Vale University Health Board sites.
People with Long-Term Conditions Invited to Help Shape Services Supporting Them
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is inviting people living with long-term conditions to contribute to reshaping rehabilitation services.
University Hospital of Wales Nurse Practitioner on his decade-long career in the Army Reserves
To celebrate Reserves Day, Emergency Nurse Practitioner Mal Lewis has spoken about his career in the Army Reserves, which has allowed him to travel the world and use his specialist skills in challenging and unique environments.
Learning Disabilities Week 2022 – our Project Search Intern experiences
To celebrate Learning Disabilities Week 2022, we want to shine a light on the excellent contributions our Project Search interns make to Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB).
Cardiff and Vale UHB teams pick up honours at the Moondance Cancer Awards
Staff from Cardiff and Vale UHB have been recognised in the very first Moondance Cancer Awards for their achievements and innovations in cancer services over the last two years.
Staying Sun-Safe
Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan may have just over 1,500 hours of sunshine per year, but staying sun safe is important.
Cardiff Neuro-Oncology Centre awarded Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence status
The Cardiff Neuro-Oncology Centre has been awarded the Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence status by the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission (TJBCM).
Thousands of cataract patients being treated in mobile theatres
Thousands of patients in Cardiff and Vale are having operations for cataracts in mobile theatres to help increase capacity and cut waiting times.
Chief Medical Officer warns climate change poses a ‘serious health risk’ to the most vulnerable in Wales in annual report
Climate change poses a ‘serious health risk’ to the most vulnerable in Wales, Chief Medical Officer Frank Atherton has warned in his annual report.
Twenty-six actions for Wales to eliminate HIV and tackle stigma
An ambitious plan setting out 26 actions to eliminate new HIV infections, improve quality of life and end stigma by 2030 has been published today (Tuesday 14 June) by the Welsh Government.
Ty Hapus – Musical Memories
Musical Memories every Tuesday. Musical Memories is a fun and interactive traditional singalong that takes you on a musical journey each week.