A pioneering programme of work, applying a Social Value approach to build ‘Value-Based Public Health’ has been launched by Public Health Wales, to help ensure effective and economic delivery of future public health programmes in Wales.

Many of us enjoy spending time outdoors in the summer, but it’s important to remember your skin can be easily damaged by the sun. Sunburn increases your risk of developing skin cancer, so follow these tips to help protect your skin.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is leading a landmark clinical research study that is identifying the benefits to both patient and clinicians of using image enhancement and artificial intelligence within colonoscopy examinations.

On Monday 18th July, the way vascular services are delivered in South East Wales will change to ensure the provision of high-quality, safe and effective care is maintained for the future. The transformation will affect Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and Powys Teaching Health Board areas.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has appointed Jason Roberts to the position of Executive Nurse Director.

In order to accommodate the growing number of patients requiring cataract operations, Cardiff and the Vale University Health Board (UHB) had to innovate the way services were delivered to reduce waiting times and improve outcomes for patients.

A new Chair has been appointed to the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust (WAST) for a term of four years.

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Sir Frank Atherton is reminding people to follow simple steps to protect themselves from the risk of catching COVID-19.

If you have accessed social care services in Wales over the course of the Pandemic, ADSS Cymru invites you to share your experiences in our short online survey.

The Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition takes place 13th September at the All Nations Centre, Cardiff

The closing date for the feedback will be Friday 29th July. 

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is holding a recruitment event on 14th July, showcasing the vast variety of roles across the Health Board.

Association of Directors of Social Services (ADSS) Cymru is inviting people who have accessed social care services in Wales during the Covid-19 Pandemic to share their experiences.

We know that there is an increased interest and questions about bowel cancer and bowel screening within communities following the recent media coverage of Dame Deborah James (our Patron and bowel cancer patient). We want to continue this vital work to raise awareness of bowel cancer signs and symptoms and encourage people in Wales to take up bowel screening.

Last year saw the very successful Welsh Government funded project – Dangos – raise the awareness of financial issues for over 3,500 frontline workers in Wales. This year, a second round of Dangos is about to start – even bigger and better. As well as the basic courses we ran last year, this year we are also offering a range of intermediate level sessions for people with more experience.

The June edition of the Barry Hospital newsletter is now available

‘Sylw’ the latest edition Wales Council for the Blind’s bulletin is now available.

Unpaid carers are being urged to apply for a £500 payment to help with the increased cost of caring during the cost-of living-crisis.

People eligible for the spring COVID-19 booster are being urged to get vaccinated before the cut-off date of Thursday 30 June.

A new report from Healthy Working Wales highlights the many ways that employers in Wales have stepped up to the mark and have led the way in prioritising their employees’ mental and physical health and wellbeing during and following the Coronavirus outbreak.