Friday, 11 April, marked World Parkinson’s Day 2025 – a day to raise awareness, a time to highlight the support available and an opportunity to thank the healthcare professionals within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board who are finding effective ways to help people with Parkinson’s manage their condition.

Just a reminder of all the excellent resources we have at Versus Arthritis that you may want to consider accessing or providing information to those who live with an MSK condition such as Arthritis.

We are seeking up to six participants, and expressions of interest must be submitted by Tuesday, 22nd April 2025.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is delighted to be back on BBC screens for a second series of Saving Lives in Cardiff.

Clinical Nurse Specialist Sarah Finch has been crowned April’s Health Hero for the compassionate care she provides to patients with Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

The Health Board have commenced a trial to improve access to wheelchairs for patients and visitors who attend the University Hospital of Wales for outpatient appointments or visiting relatives and friends.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is looking for an exceptional leader to guide our organisation and shape the future of healthcare.

Hospices will receive additional funding to help them continue to provide vital palliative and end-of-life care.

New analysis conducted by Public Health Wales aims to help health professionals and policymakers focus their efforts at reducing smoking. 

Last week at a ceremony in the Senedd, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Patrick Watts received the Public Service Award at the Welsh Government’s St David Awards, presented by First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan.

A new deal between the NHS and the public is at the heart of a plan to continue to drive down the longest waiting times this year.

Transport for Wales are gathering views on the Active Travel Act Guidance, and they need your input to help inform their recommendations for light revisions to part 2.

An open event to raise the awareness and tackle the stigma that surrounds dementia, on Wednesday 21^st May at Barry Library

Join us for an open event to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding dementia on Thursday 22^nd May at the Paget Rooms, Penarth

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has published an informative new resource, "Shaping Our Future Wellbeing and the Third Sector in the Vale of Glamorgan."

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has announced the return of the Barry Bike Club.

Dental public health experts highlight small increases in childhood dental extractions under general anaesthesia from 2022/23 to 2023/24.

Almost 100 people experiencing homelessness took up the offer of vital checks for tuberculosis (TB) and blood-borne viruses at two special clinics held in the heart of Cardiff.

The impact of the Norovirus outbreak continues to affect a number of wards which is causing exceptional pressure on the system.

An ambitious new drive to create a more compassionate approach to understanding the causes of and responding to suicide and self-harm will help to save lives.