To mark Volunteers’ Week, Saira Bano is ‘In the Spotlight’ this month. Saira has been a valued volunteer at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board since May 2023. She also works for the Health Board as a Locum Resident Doctor.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board have around 600 dedicated volunteers who support patients in various different ways, day-in day-out. 

Secondary school pupils who missed out on receiving a vaccine that offers vital protection against several types of cancer can access catch-up sessions in the coming weeks.

Cutting-edge smart technology is helping to transform care options for older people, helping them to stay in their own homes for longer.

We’re pleased to share our upcoming calendar of free online training, well-being, and information sessions, all designed specifically for unpaid carers.

We would really value your comments and feedback on this report and to this end should be most grateful if you would complete the Feedback Form and return by the 1st July 2025.

CwmpasOT invite to you join their FREE occupational therapy-led activity groups – fun and therapeutic sessions for seniors, including musical bingo, crafts, gentle physical activities and more!

Public Health Wales has welcomed the introduction of the ban on single use vapes, which comes into force in Wales and across the UK on Sunday 1 June.  

On Sunday 11th May, children with tracheostomies and their families from across South Wales came together for an afternoon of face painting, balloon modelling and the launch of the new TRACHEShub app designed to improve tracheostomy care outside of hospital.  

The Expert Patient Programme (EPP) is running an online free NHS 3-hour Living Well While Caring Workshop on Monday 2^nd June from 10am - 1pm via Microsoft Teams.

Public Health Wales is urging eligible people in Wales to have their free COVID-19 spring vaccination to protect them against serious illness.  

The Journal of Wound Care Awards 2025 recently awarded Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Podiatry service with the Best Diabetic Foot Intervention Award.

Long waits for treatments in Wales have fallen by two-thirds in the last 4 months.

📅 Date: Tuesday 10th June 🕒 Time: 11am – 12:30pm 📍 Location: Online via MS Teams

Join the incredible volunteers at Autism Spectrum Connections Cymru with our first Big Lunch, taking place at 21 High Street on 6 June! It will kick off at 2pm.

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi lansio ymgynghoriad ar ei Chynllun Drafft Hawliau Pobl Anabl, sy'n nodi uchelgais gadarnhaol ar gyfer hyrwyddo hawliau a chyfleoedd pob person anabl ledled Cymru dros y degawd nesaf.

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on its Draft Disabled People’s Rights plan, setting out a positive ambition for advancing the rights and opportunities of all disabled people across Wales over the next decade. The consultation is open until 7 August 2025.

A robust Academic Public Health Research (APHR) environment in Wales is crucial for addressing population health challenges, advancing innovation, and supporting economic growth.

The most recent annual report of the Public Health Wales Child Measurement Programme shows that the number of children aged 4-5 years who were of a healthy weight is now higher than before the pandemic, with 73.5 per cent of children being in that category. 

Ryan Muir, 40, from Splott, was just a teenager when he tried his very first cigarette.