We use our toothbrushes twice a day and when the time comes to replace them, most end up in landfill sites across the UK.   At Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, we are working hard to reduce our environmental footprint and have launched a free toothbrush recycling scheme to make it easier to dispose of dental waste in an environmentally friendly way. 

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has launched a new policy to support people waiting for treatment, which will help prevent some of the 6,000 last-minute cancellations of treatment on the NHS in Wales. The 3Ps Waiting Well Policy will ensure that support and information is easily accessible to those who waiting for treatment.

The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has praised the impact of the second Young Carers’ Festival in Wales. Building on the success of the inaugural event last year, this year’s festival has attracted even more young carers for three days of activities, fun and relaxation in Builth Wells.

An all-Wales network for professionals and organisations to make health and care services “climate smart” has had a significant rebrand. Green Health Wales, which launched its new website on Monday, August 21, wants to bring together like-minded people who recognise that the climate and ecological emergency is also a health emergency.

August 11th 2023 marks the official opening of two new specialised trauma clinics for adult and paediatric patients at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW).

On August 14, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board hosted an event for South Asian Heritage Month (18 July - 17 August), a celebration of the cultures and histories of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, 24 August at 2pm as we bring you an enlightening online session.

We’ll be making a small update to the hygiene service from 15th August, in terms of the way we replace bags.

Powerhouse Hub - First Wednesday of the month (2:00 - 3:30pm)

Ely & Caerau Hub - Second Friday of the month (1:00 – 2:30pm)

Rhiwbina Hub - Third Wednesday of the month (2:00 – 3:30pm)

STAR Hub - Last Monday of the Month (2:00 – 3:30pm)

Talk and Support counselling service – Wales Adults affected by epilepsy and their carers can experience difficult times in their lives. Talking to someone you trust can make a real difference.

Carers Wales have a calendar of free online training and well-being/information sessions coming up for carers in August and September.

Caring for those you love can be the most natural thing in the world, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need support.

If you provide care for a friend or family member, you may be an unpaid carer or a young carer.

Time to Talk Public Health is a national conversation established by Public Health Wales that regularly engages with the public on a variety of current public health topics, playing a crucial role in informing policy and practice in Wales. Our insights have already influenced positive actions in areas such as food environments, cost of living, climate change, and mental well-being, among others.

Llais believe in a healthier Wales where people get the health and social care services they need in a way that works best for them. We are here to understand your views and experiences of health and social care, and to make sure your feedback is used by decision-makers to shape your services.

Would you like to make new friends? Do you enjoy having fun and a chat over coffee and a biscuit? Starting 5th September, we welcome you to join us for free refreshments, quizzes and other activities.

The Care Collective are currently able to offer a Respite Grant to unpaid carers within Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan.

RNIB is running a free Vision Friends Taster session for professionals who work with older people on Thursday 7 September at 10am. This 30 minute online session will introduce some of the topics covered in the Vision Friends Training.

Carers Wales have a calendar of free online training and well-being/information sessions coming up for carers in August and September. They are all free online sessions.

Join us at the Cardiff and Vale Carers Assembly to help shape the future of care

Research by the School Health Research Network showed that Wales experienced a rapid increase in vaping by secondary school-aged young people between 2019 and 2022, particularly among girls. Over the last year feedback from parents and headteachers in Wales suggests rates may have continued to rise and more worryingly that more young people are showing signs of problematic use or dependency.