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Benefits of Value-based approach highlighted in new public health report
Public sector organisations should be adopting an “equitable, sustainable and transparent” use of resources to achieve better outcomes for the people they serve. That’s the message from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Executive Director of Public Health, Fiona Kinghorn, who has focused her latest annual report on the benefits of a ‘Value-based’ approach.
Still Time to Have Your Say in May on the Air Ambulance Services in Wales
Further dates have been announced as part of the formal public engagement process about EMRTS Cymru who work in partnership with the Wales Air Ambulance Charity to provide the air ambulance service in Wales.
Older People’s Champions helping to create an Age Friendly Wales
Every local authority in Wales now has an Older People’s Champion to help deliver the Welsh Government’s ambition to create an Age Friendly Wales, the Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced.
Workforce Strategy for Health and Social Care
Social Care Wales have been working to develop a delivery plan to support the next phase of implementation of the Workforce Strategy for Health and Social Care, from 2023 to 2026.
Unpaid Carers online survey
Directors of Social Services across Wales and the Welsh Government are holding a short online survey aimed at unpaid carers to help hear the extent to which carers’ needs are being met and what could be done to further improve the support available.
David March: Palaces and Places of Wales Exhibition
The latest exhibition in Art Central Gallery, Barry Library is a solo exhibition by David March: Palaces and Places of Wales. The exhibition is running until Saturday 3rd June.
Guide to Pension Credits
Easy to read information on Pension Credits, who may be eligible and how to apply can be found in English here, or yn Gymraeg yma.
Gwanwyn Festival 2023
Celebrate the creativity of nature and the nature of creativity in older age.
Age Cymru have relaunched their ‘Money in Your Pocket’ campaign
Age Cymru have relaunched their ‘Money in Your Pocket’ campaign to help show the support that is available to help ensure you are claiming all the financial support you are entitled to. Information on the support and entitlements available can be found here
Genomics Partnership Wales: apply to join their patient and public Sounding Board.
Genomics Partnership Wales are now accepting applications to join their patient and public Sounding Board. This is an exciting opportunity for a range of individuals to join the conversation on the future of genomics in Wales.
Cardiff and Vale UHB becomes Florence Nightingale Foundation Academy Member
We are delighted that Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is now a Member of the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) Academy — a global initiative that helps develop, support and retain nurses and midwives.
Health Minister responds to latest NHS performance data
The Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan, has responded to the latest NHS performance data for Wales, published today (18 May).
Celebrating the work of the Normothermic Regional Perfusion Team
The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is celebrating the pioneering work of its organ retrieval team, which has improved the viability of donated organs through the use of Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) technology. This revolutionary technique restores oxygenated blood to donated organs after a person has passed away, significantly improving their quality for transplant and leading to better outcomes for transplant recipients.
Dementia Friendly Cardiff Festival
Thursday 18th May, 11am - 3pm
Llanover Hall Arts Centre, Romilly Road, Cardiff, CF5 1FH
Culture, Dementia and Care: Dementia Action Week in Grangetown
Date: Wednesday 17th May 2023, 15:30
Location: Grange Pavilion Grange Gardens Cardiff CF11 7LJ
Cardiff Business School Breakfast Briefing Tuesday May 23rd 2023 8.30am - 9.30am
Social prescribing is an innovative approach to healthcare that involves linking patients with non-medical sources of support to improve their health and wellbeing, and in Wales, where rates of chronic illness and social isolation are high - it has the potential to make a significant impact on public health.
Atal y Fro will now be known as Vale Domestic Abuse Services
Atal y Fro - the charity championing & supporting survivors of violence against women & girls, domestic abuse and sexual violence in the Vale of Glamorgan - is launching a new five-year strategy as part of its ongoing commitment to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and abuse in Wales.
Mental Health Awareness Week
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week — an annual event that encourages us all to think about our mental wellbeing, tackle stigma and increase awareness of mental health conditions.
Celebrating our brilliant midwifery colleagues on International Day of the Midwife
On International Day of the Midwife, colleagues from across our Maternity Services came together to celebrate all of our midwives, midwifery students and support workers for all they do.