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Public Health Wales calls on parents to protect young people against cancer with HPV vaccination
Parents and guardians in Wales are being encouraged to protect young people against HPV related cancers by ensuring they take up the offer of the HPV vaccine in school.
Public Health Wales announce new behavioural science resources to optimise health communications
The Behavioural Science Unit at Public Health Wales has produced a new suite of resources designed to help public health communicators optimise the impact of their work using behavioural science.
Pharmacies in Wales to provide 2 new national services to treat sore throats and UTIs
Two extra services to treat common conditions without a prescription from the pharmacy will be available from most community pharmacies across Wales.
New vision for mental health in Wales paves the way for same-day support
People who need mental health support will increasingly have access to same-day services, as part of an ambitious plan to further improve care across Wales.
NHS Wales to be strengthened following independent review
A series of changes, recommended by a group of independent experts in a milestone report designed to strengthen the NHS, are being taken forward by the Welsh Government.
Carers Wales Me Time Sessions: Online Sessions for Unpaid Carers
Carers Wales have a calendar of online sessions coming up, which are free for unpaid carers to access.
Public Genomics Café
Join us for our next Virtual Public Genomics Café – Online via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 22nd May 2025 | 11:00-12:45pm
Future Generations Report 2025 - recommendations to Welsh Government and public bodies on our climate, health and economy
The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales’ new Future Generations Report 2025 is challenging leaders and politicians across Wales on what needs to happen next to deliver on the Well-being of Future Generations Act and protect our future.
Addressing Gambling Harms in Wales
Gambling-related harm is a growing public health concern, particularly for young people.
Family and Friends at Recovery Cymru
We have a weekly Friends and Family group meeting every Sunday 6pm-7.30pm. We have a monthly meeting we call the insight session held on the last Wednesday of the month, where we discuss a particular topic; self-compassion, sleep, trauma are some of the topics we have and will be discussing.
Glamorgan Voluntary Services launches revenue grant scheme
GVS launches the Supporting Older People in the Vale Third Sector Preventative Interventions Fund 2025. This revenue-only Fund aims to support proposals which improve health, wellbeing and independence for older people in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Organisations can apply for a maximum of £15,000. The deadline for submissions is 12 noon on Friday 30th May 2025
Free mental health training with a focus on the agricultural sector with the DPJ Foundation
The DPJ Foundation, a specialist charity working with the agricultural community, offers free mental health awareness training.
In the Spotlight - Jennie Roe
This month Jennie Roe is 'In the Spotlight'. Jennie Roe is a librarian at the Health Library at the University Hospital of Wales and the Archie Cochrane Library at University Hospital Llandough.
'Every Moment Matters' – Supporting patients receiving end-of-life care
We know how important compassionate, respectful and dignified end-of-life care is for patients and their loved ones. To support this, the Hospital Palliative Care Team has introduced ‘Every Moment Matters’ to help create a calmer, more peaceful environment during this significant time.
"We must act now to transform early years health in Cardiff and Vale"
The health of children in their early years is “increasingly under threat” by rising obesity rates, growing poverty levels and declining vaccination rates.
Free prescriptions in Wales ‘extended my life’
Since 2007, Welsh pharmacies have dispensed more than one billion items, helping millions manage their health conditions effectively and free of charge.
'I have a fantastic set of colleagues and staff in Cardiff who are dedicated to their roles' | Watch the third episode of Saving Lives in Cardiff on Tuesday
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.
The Voice star sings praises of UHW staff after undergoing lifesaving heart operation
A Welsh singer-songwriter who underwent lifesaving open heart surgery has described the cardiology team who operated on him as “magical superheroes”.
'They are the most resilient people I've ever met' - Meet the team supporting teenagers and young adults with cancer
Teenage years are a time of new experiences and growing independence, but for some, a cancer diagnosis puts this all on hold.
Health Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data: February and March 2025
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Miles, responds to the latest NHS Wales performance data.