The health of children in their early years is “increasingly under threat” by rising obesity rates, growing poverty levels and declining vaccination rates.

Since 2007, Welsh pharmacies have dispensed more than one billion items, helping millions manage their health conditions effectively and free of charge.

In the third episode of Saving Lives in Cardiff, we meet three more incredible surgeons and their teams as they treat patients in the Welsh capital.

A Welsh singer-songwriter who underwent lifesaving open heart surgery has described the cardiology team who operated on him as “magical superheroes”.

Teenage years are a time of new experiences and growing independence, but for some, a cancer diagnosis puts this all on hold.  

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Miles, responds to the latest NHS Wales performance data.

Each Easter holidays we see an influx of patients to our Emergency Unit with injuries like fractures, sprains and burns.   It’s easy to get excited about being out and about in the spring sun (we are too), but we encourage you to take care, and to choose well if you think you or someone else requires urgent health support.

A new NHS radiotherapy unit in Abergavenny will be officially named the Velindre @ Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit.

If you or someone you love has experienced a cancer diagnosis we want to hear your experiences and together create change. Join us at Asda Cardiff Bay Community Room on Tuesday 29^th April 10.30am – 12noon

Llais are eager to hear your experiences with NHS and social care services.

You are cordially invited to the Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board Annual Conference! Join us on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Temple of Peace for a day filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities.

With Easter fast approaching and many families planning visits to farms and petting zoos, Public Health Wales is reminding visitors of the potential health risks associated with animal contact and how to stay safe.

Watch the second episode of Saving Lives in Cardiff on BBC One Wales and BBC Two on Wednesday, 16th April to get a behind-the-scenes insight into the incredible life-changing work being carried in paediatrics, neurosurgery and breast surgery.  

Congratulations to the People Resourcing Team at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board who won the Recruitment Initiative of the Year award, and received a Highly Commended award for the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the year, at this year’s British HR Awards. 

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.