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Minister for Children and Social Care visits UHL to find out more about award-winning animation
Dawn Bowden, the Welsh Government’s Minister for Children and Social Care, spent the morning at the Children’s Centre to learn more about an award-winning animation known as QuickChange.
Cardiff hospital patient turned volunteer wins prestigious national award
David White, a dedicated Patient Befriender Volunteer who is part of our Patient Experience Team with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, has been honoured with the prestigious Healthcare Volunteer of the Year award at Skills for Health’s - Our Health Heroes Awards 2025.
In the Spotlight - Saira Bano
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.
Volunteers Week 2025: Celebrating our health board volunteers
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board have around 600 dedicated volunteers who support patients in various different ways, day-in day-out.
HPV vaccine: full list of secondary school 'catch-up' sessions
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.
Smart technology to help people stay at home
Cutting-edge smart technology is helping to transform care options for older people, helping them to stay in their own homes for longer.
Carers Wales Free Online Sessions: Me Time
We’re pleased to share our upcoming calendar of free online training, well-being, and information sessions, all designed specifically for unpaid carers.
Vale of Glamorgan Director of Social Services Annual Report 2024-25: Feedback Request
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.
Meaningful Moments Group
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 welcomes ban on disposable vapes
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.
Award-winning TRACHEShub App launches to support tracheostomy care across Wales
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.
Free online workshop
The Expert Patient Programme (EPP) is running an online free NHS 3-hour Living Well While Caring Workshop on Monday 2nd June from 10am - 1pm via Microsoft Teams.
Public Health Wales urges eligible people to come forward for their COVID-19 spring vaccination
Public Health Wales is urging eligible people in Wales to have their free COVID-19 spring vaccination to protect them against serious illness.
Cardiff and Vale UHB Podiatry Service wins international recognition for Diabetic foot care
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.
Longest waits for NHS treatment fall by two-thirds in 4 months
Long waits for treatments in Wales have fallen by two-thirds in the last 4 months.
Carers Wales: Me Time Session Understanding Power of Attorney
📅 Date: Tuesday 10th June 🕒 Time: 11am – 12:30pm 📍 Location: Online via MS Teams
Save the date!
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.
Lansio’r ymgynghoriad ar Gynllun Drafft Hawliau Pobl Anabl
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.
Launch of consultation on Draft Disabled People’s Rights plan
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.
Unified strategy needed to drive Public Health Research collaboration in Wales
A robust Academic Public Health Research (APHR) environment in Wales is crucial for addressing population health challenges, advancing innovation, and supporting economic growth.