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An update to face coverings guidance
The prevalence of COVID-19 in our community is currently falling. The Health Board has reviewed the current situation in our hospitals and is relaxing some of the requirements to wear face coverings across our sites.
Minister for Health and Social Services appoints new Non-Executive Director to Public Health Wales Board
A new Non-Executive Director (NED) has been appointed to the Public Health Wales Board by the Minister for Health and Social Services.
MS Society Fatigue webinar
MS-related fatigue is a common but challenging symptom to manage. This webinar will look at ways to help you cope with it.
Sun Safety
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.
Invitation to the Vale Public Services Well-being Plan Workshop 8th September 2022
As part of the development of the Public Services Board (PSB) new Well-being Plan we will be holding a workshop on Thursday 8th September 9.30 – 12.30 at the Memo Arts Centre, Barry to discuss what the PSB will be focusing on over the coming years.
Community testing and treatment key to global hep c elimination efforts
Testing and treating patients for hepatitis c when they receive methadone treatment could be the key to meeting the global target of eliminating the disease by 2030, shows research from Public Health Wales and the University of Dundee.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Keeping Me Well Co-production Forum
The forum meets fortnightly online, providing an opportunity to work together to co-produce different ways to support people with long-term conditions in Cardiff and the Vale!
Next Steps Wales August Directory
For the August directory please click here, if you have any questions or would like to make a referral you can call 01745 508531.
Dewis Cymru - Health & Wellbeing website
If you require information on anything health and wellbeing related then go to the Dewis Cymru website. Add the information on what you require and which County and you will fine a host of information.
NHS Wales Safeguarding Network ensures vulnerable people safeguarded during challenging period
The NHS Wales Safeguarding Network is a strategic group within NHS Wales made up of members from NHS Wales health boards and trusts, Welsh Government, the National Safeguarding Team and other key stakeholders.
Health, social care and wellbeing network meetings
Health, social care and wellbeing network meetings to recommence.
Citzens Advice Courses during August
Please click here for details of Citizens Advice Cardiff & Vale courses that are available during the month of August.
Veterans Question-time Event
Friday 9th September 2022, between 15:00hrs to 18:00hrs, at Sophia Gardens Cricket,
Modern slavery – guidance from CIW
There have been recent news reports about alleged modern slavery taking place in care homes in North Wales.
Home Instead Cardiff August Newsletter
Please click the link to see the latest newsletter from Home Instead.
Sylw, WCB's weekly bulletin
Please click the link to see the latest bulletin from the Wales Council of the Blind.
New plan to boost Welsh language in health and social care
A health and social care service in which people are actively offered their care in Welsh, is the ambition of a new plan launched by the Health Minister, Eluned Morgan today (2 August).
Re-appointment of five Community Health Council members
Five members have been re-appointed to Community Health Councils (CHC) for a term of two years.
Mental health and wellbeing a priority for nursing and midwifery profession
Findings from Public Health Wales’ new report highlights the detrimental impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of nurses and midwives in Wales.
Consultation launched to provide good access to social prescribing across Wales
New standards and guidance on how socially prescribed activities, including exercise classes, gardening clubs and art groups should be delivered across Wales are being developed to improve people’s mental health and wellbeing and ease pressures on the NHS.