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Macmillan - Wales Cancer Patient Experience Survey
The third Wales Cancer Patient Experience Survey (WCPES) results have been published, which have shown that 92% of people with cancer in Wales treated during the pandemic have rated their overall care highly.
Census 2021 health, disability and unpaid care results
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the next phase of Census 2021 topic summaries for England and Wales looking at health, disability, and unpaid care. There is a bulletin for each of these topics.
Setting priorities for the new Citizen Voice Body (CVB) in 2023-2024
To help the new body identify its priorities in the first year, we want to hear your views on the things that matter most to people in your area.
People & Homes 2023 Conference
Keep the date. People and Homes is back. And this year they are online too!
Tuesday 20 June 2023.
Child Poverty Strategy Refresh Engagement events
Please complete the Smart Survey to express an interest in joining engagement events Spring 2023.
The deadline to respond is 30 January 2023.
Amser Programme 2023-25
Carers Trust is delighted to launch a new funding programme which will support unpaid carers living in Wales to access a short break from their caring role. Funded by Welsh Government, the new programme called Amser is open to Third Sector organisations and is focussed on delivering a range of short break opportunities for unpaid carers from all communities across Wales during 2023/24 and 2024/25. The deadline for submission of applications is: 10am Monday 6 February 2023
Scoping review reveals factors behind inequality in access to healthcare
A scoping review of UK and international evidence by the Evidence Service at Public Health Wales has aimed to identify which population groups experience inequalities and face barriers when accessing healthcare.
Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data
The Welsh Government have issued a statement on the latest NHS Wales performance data published today.
Extra training places for nurses and paramedics in Wales thanks to 8% increase in training budget
Almost 400 more nurse training places will be created in Wales thanks to an 8% increase in the NHS Wales training budget, Health Minister Eluned Morgan today announced.
Grant funding available to support smart meter projects in 2023
Smart Energy GB in Communities Fund
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 10th February 2023
Dip Into Reading Campaign
Welsh libraries are teaming up with The Reading Agency to promote the link between regular reading and better health and wellbeing as part of the Living Well in Wales campaign supported by Welsh Government.
Welcome to Sylw, WCB's weekly bulletin
Please click the link to see the latest bulletin from the Wales Council of the Blind.
With Music In Mind are excited to launch a new gentle exercise and social group for older people in Cowbridge
The sessions will run from 10.30 until 12 on Tuesdays in The Duke of Wellington Ballroom. Each session costs £5 on the door or book and pay for six sessions in advance at the cost of only five. Any carer accompanying a paying member can attend for free.
New style rapid review reports launched by Public Health Wales
Public Health Wales’ Evidence Service has developed a new style of report, designed to provide a rapid overview of evidence in areas of interest to policy makers, giving them a robust baseline of current research from which to take action.
Early childhood education and care pays triple dividend for society
Incorporating early childhood education and care (ECEC) within family-friendly policies has the potential for a “triple dividend” of children’s positive development, women’s empowerment and economic growth, as described in a new report from Public Health Wales.
Could cutting carbon emissions be the best New Year's resolution we could all make?
Climate Change is the most significant threat to human health and well-being as well as to the health of the planet. The amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is now higher than it has ever been in human history.
New activities starting in January – Sense
Sense have new sessions starting in January for individuals with complex disabilities and sensory impairments
cavamh Winter Wellbeing Small Grants Fund (Self Help groups and peer led community activities)
Deadline - 16th January
This Small Grants Fund is open to people living with emotional and mental health wellbeing issues or dementia (including carers), 18+, to enhance wellbeing through development of self-help groups and community peer led activities over the winter months 2022/23.
FREE Parenting Courses/ reducing parental conflict - virtual and face-to-face
These courses are all FREE of charge for Vale of Glamorgan professionals to attend and are a blend of face to face and virtual sessions. The courses have been commissioned by the Vale of Glamorgan Council as a part of the Welsh Government’s plan to strengthen Parenting, and reduce Parental Conflict.
Welsh Women's Aid – free training
Free training in Cardiff on 28th Jan. Do you want to help end violence against women? Why not attend #AskMe, our free public training? To register you must be 18 or over and live, study, work or volunteer in South Wales.