The latest results from Public Health Wales’ Time to Talk Public Health panel survey show that around 8 in 10 people would feel comfortable talking to friends and family, and to a healthcare professional about bowel screening (78 percent and 85 percent, respectively).

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) and Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB are working together, with other partners including the Stroke Association, to take important steps to make stroke care services better for anyone affected by stroke across South- Central Wales.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend its homebirth service with immediate effect until the end of October. This is due to service pressures and short-term staff shortages within the midwifery workforce.

Rosie Jarman was described by her parents as a “bright, beautiful and intelligent” teenager who was a success at everything she turned her hand to. As well as having a gift for art, she had a passion for fast cars, acting and the outdoors.

People aged 51-54 in Wales will now automatically receive at-home bowel screening tests and early detection can save lives.

The Youth Homeless Helpline is there to provide a friendly, holistic service to young people during a very frightening and confusing time.

October 12th is World Arthritis Day and so leading up to this day we will be running a series of FREE online sessions to provide help and support to those living with an arthritis related condition.

WCVA is conducting a survey on the impact of inflation on voluntary sector organisations delivering public services. The survey closes at 12 pm on 13 October 2023.

The International Horizon Scanning and Learning Report 46: Five Essential Conditions for Health Equity examined determinants of health inequity and highlighted five policy areas where action could be taken to reduce inequity.

Roll-out of free school meals and childcare must not compromise on quality if we are to safeguard the health of those most disadvantaged. This is the message from senior leaders in the Building a Healthier Wales Coordination group.

Kiera Hodges was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and a Philadelphia Positive Chromosome in January 2020 when she was just 15-years-old.

Routine sight tests are the best way to make sure your eyes are healthy, and could lead to successful treatment for unknown, sight threatening conditions and maybe even your life.

Volunteer Workplace Champion’s raise awareness of unpaid carers in the workforce.  They provide a vital link between working carers and Carers Wales, signposting those looking for support to the services and expert information on offer. 

This year’s Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on Thursday 21st September 2023. Thank you to everyone who attended.

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is particularly significant for LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity as it celebrates its 40th year of supporting children diagnosed with cancer and launches its new campaign £40k for 40 years.

Bipolar UK is conducting a survey specifically in Wales to gauge the appetite and need for their Peer support groups and other peer support services in Wales.

You can help protect vulnerable people that you support by booking on to one of our free, hour long (9.30 - 10.30) and interactive Zoom workshops delivered by the Gas Safe Charity.

Public Health Wales is urging new and current students arriving at university this autumn to ensure that they are up to date with all their childhood vaccinations, and so avoid serious illnesses such as meningitis, measles and septicaemia.

Public Health Wales has produced an information and guidance resource on vaping for secondary-aged learners in Wales. The document provides data and evidence-based information for schools including how they can respond to and help address vaping within their setting through policy, practices, and curriculum content.

Wales has seen a 36 per cent decrease in the incidence of TB over the last decade, falling from a peak of 4.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 2.8 cases per 100,000 people in 2021.