Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is in an improved position thanks to the collaborative efforts of colleagues and partner organisations, and importantly the support of the public. Subsequently the Health Board has de-escalated the status from Business Continuity Incident to Level 4 (extreme pressure) effective today (November 9th 2023). The situation will continue to be routinely assessed, however there is a considerable amount of work still to be done to maintain this stability more longer term.

Due to significant and sustained adverse demand on services, particularly within the Emergency Unit, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has declared a Business Continuity Incident.

As winter approaches and demand on GPs and emergency care services rises, NHS Wales’ Chief Executive Judith Paget is reminding everyone of the different services available across Wales for quick and quality treatment.

Baby Basics will be closed from Thursday the 21st of December until Thursday the 4th of January 2024. Any referrals for mums due between now and February would need to be sent in to Baby Basics before these dates in order for them to have an idea of the numbers to be prepared for.

Fun packed exercise, dancing to all your favourite tunes, to support physical and mental wellbeing during menopause. Every Thursday at Sully Sports and Social Club, Penarth

Here at Pedal Power, we understand the many benefits of cycling and make it our mission to remove all barriers so anyone can cycle if they’d like to. So, if you would like to cycle, but feel that it might not be possible, come and talk to us!

World Stroke Day is observed each year on the 29th October, and draws attention to one of the leading causes of death not just in Wales but around the world.

People aged over 18 and living in Wales are being invited to take part in a survey examining leisure activity habits.

The incidence rate for mouth cancer in Wales is increasing year on year since 2002, a new report has outlined.

This time of year, as many of us head out to celebrate Bonfire Night, there will be a great deal of community fireworks displays and bonfire events. When out with friends, family and loved ones, remember, remember the hazards and dangers of fireworks too.

Parents and carers are being urged to ensure their children are up to date with the MMR vaccine following an outbreak of measles in young children in Cardiff.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is delighted to be reaccredited by The Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA). The VCHA is a group of NHS providers, including acute, mental health, community, and ambulance trusts that have agreed to be exemplars of the best care and support for the Armed Forces' Community.

Aleshagul Khan spends as much time in the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales as she does in her own home. Born with a genetic kidney disease, the seven-year-old needs to visit the nurses up to four times each week for lengthy dialysis treatment.

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Sir Frank Atherton, has called on large companies to take greater corporate social responsibility for public health in his 2023 annual report.

Epilepsy Action has several FREE events coming up to support both people with epilepsy and their carers.

We have very real-life experience of these things and our aim is to try to give out some practical information to help others. 'We have walked the walk, we now talk the talk'

Public Health Wales has updated its 2017 International Health Strategy to better reflect the significant changes in the global landscape and to enable Public Health Wales’ new Long-Term Strategy.

Public Health Wales has found that public sector partners are increasing their efforts to improve health and well-being through access to fair work.

Public Health Wales’ Research and Evaluation division will work across the organisation to develop a culture of research. This is part of a new Research and Evaluation strategy designed to enable Public Health Wales’ overall long term strategy.

Park Road Houses, Cardiff and Vale’s 14-bed community rehabilitation unit, has recently been awarded with the NHS Forest Award.