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Farmers advised to prevent visitors having close contact with animals at lamb-feeding events after Cryptosporidium outbreak
Public Health Wales has advised farmers running public lamb-feeding events to avoid offering close contact with animals, such as holding, cuddling and kissing lambs.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board introduces new digital maternity records app
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is introducing a new digital system to make accessing maternity records, care plans and important information easier and more convenient.
'She has truly been my health hero whilst battling four major operations' | Meet July's Health Hero
Sister Mercedes Musgrove, Practice Nurse at Dinas Powys Medical Centre, has been named this month’s Health Hero in recognition of the exceptional compassion and care she shows to patients.
Wales rolls out subsidy card for gluten-free food
A new pre-paid card will be rolled out across Wales to give people who receive gluten-free food on prescription greater choice and freedom.
Big improvement in ambulance patient handover times
The number of people waiting more than an hour to transfer from an ambulance into an emergency department in Wales has fallen by almost a fifth.
Cardiff and Vale Advocacy Gateway Services
Advisers on the helpline can provide information and advice on advocacy, can advise on entitlement to advocacy based on care and support needs, and can signpost and refer to relevant advocacy services and other specialist services. The Service is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Unpaid Carers Short Breaks Grant 2025/26
In partnership with the Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board and GVS, Cardiff Third Sector Council are delighted to announce the 2025-26 small grant for community organisations to provide opportunities for unpaid carers to take short breaks from their caring responsibilities. Closing date is 1st August 2025
Targeted action can help prevent Measles outbreaks in Wales
A new Public Health Wales study has highlighted the need to increase Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination uptake in key groups and areas across Wales.
New framework embeds Public Health values into healthcare approach in Wales, to promote prevention and reduce inequalities
Public Health Wales has coproduced a healthcare framework to support the NHS in Wales become a preventive, equitable, sustainable and learning healthcare system.
Hats Off - Project Search Graduation 2025!
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board was delighted to host this year’s graduation event for the hardworking young people that have been with us on a supported internship.
NHS in Wales to offer premature babies long-acting protection against common winter virus
Babies born very prematurely will be offered protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) with a long-acting antibody medicine.
New 'Bwyd Blasus' Restaurant Opens at UHW - serving patients, colleagues and visitors 24/7
The new Bwyd Blasus eatery has officially opened its doors at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) offering round-the-clock service — 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
In the Spotlight - Nicole Lawson
‘In the Spotlight’ this month is Nicole Lawson, a trainee electrician in the Estates team at University Hospital Llandough.
"I was prescribed exercise classes for my arthritis – and now I no longer need my walking stick"
When Mary Howells developed arthritis in her knee, both her mental and physical health took a downward turn.
New ambulance response categories to improve outcomes for stroke patients
Changes to how the Welsh Ambulance Service responds to calls aims to improve care for patients with strokes and other serious conditions such as heart attacks.
10 year plan to tackle child sexual abuse in Wales
The Welsh Government has today launched a consultation on its new 10 year strategy to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse, the first comprehensive long-term strategy of its kind in the UK.
FM vows to “deliver even more for the people of Wales” ahead of final year of Senedd term
First Minister Eluned Morgan has made a speech focusing on the Welsh Government's achievements over the past year, highlighting significant progress made in priority areas, as the Senedd approaches its summer recess next week.
Independent chair to lead all-Wales maternity services assessment
A national assessment of all maternity and neonatal services in Wales will begin this month, as the independent review into services at Swansea Bay University Health Board is published.
Family Information Service Launches Summer Holiday Programme 2025
The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Family Information Service has announced the launch of its Summer Holiday Programme 2025, offering a wide range of free and low-cost activities for families and young people throughout the school holidays.