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ICF Dementia Friendly Communities Fund 2021-2022 (REVENUE FUNDING)
£22,500 available for spend in the financial year ending end March 2022. Deadline for submissions 12noon, Friday May 14th 2021
Covid vaccine: Sore arm and headache most common side effects
The most common side effects of the Covid-19 vaccines are pain or tenderness at the injection site - in other words, a sore arm - a UK study has suggested. Roughly one in four people had wider effects like fever, headache, nausea and fatigue.
Job Vacancy - Self-Employed Advocate with NYAS
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Salary: £15 per hour
Closing date: Tuesday 04 May 2021
The perfect introduction to social media
Wednesday 9th June 2021, 10am – 12 noon, £10 per person on Zoom. Embarking on social media on behalf of an organisation, without being fully equipped, this session is for you!
Social care workforce survey - covid vaccine attitudes and uptake
Public Health Wales have created a survey looking at attitudes, barriers and uptake in the social care workforce.
Latest Bulletin from Wales Council of the Blind
To see the latest bulletin from Wales Council of the Blind please click the link http://www.wcb-ccd.org.uk/news.php
Reports from Diverse Cymru
Reports available to download from Diverse Cymru – ‘Some early signs of Dementia’ ‘Dementia prevention’ and ‘As I walk the last mile of the way’
Does your charity / community group need more coverage? Learn Twitter 1-2-1 with GVS
Some charities have yet to utilise the benefits of Twitter. Now is the time to raise your profile through social media.
Ten reasons why our invaluable support can make a difference
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is a registered charity and umbrella organisation representing the interests of voluntary and community organisations in the Vale of Glamorgan.
GVS aspiring to improve its services by launching a new website
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) launched its new website recently to better serve its member organisations, local Third Sector and partner organisations.
Ty Hapus Spring Walks
Ty Hapus have arranged some Spring Walks. The walks are for people living with dementia and an accompanying friend, relative or carer. We will follow the latest guidelines for safety and ensure we are in separate 'bubbles'.
Volunteers and those unable to work from home can order a lateral flow self-test kit online
From Monday 26th of April volunteers and those who are unable to work from home can order a lateral flow self-test kit to be delivered direct to their home.
Put a spring in your step with these tips for staying active in Cardiff and the Vale
Whether it’s enjoying a lunchtime walk, an active family adventure or simply moving more, physical activity can improve physical and mental wellbeing. As the days get brighter it is the perfect time to get moving. The coronavirus pandemic may have changed our daily lives, but there are still plenty of ways you can stay active, whilst staying safe.
Public Health Wales Board changes
In March, the Minister for Health and Social Services made two announcements concerning Public Health Wales’ Board membership.
Rugby dementia study: Ben Kay and Shane Williams join head injury research
Fifty former elite rugby players are being recruited to a study into whether they are more likely to show early warning signs of dementia.
Vacancy at Headway Cardiff and South East Wales
Vacancy for an Independence & Wellbeing Officer. Deadline for applications is 9am on 12th May 2021
Improve your skills through GVS’ support – Free and low cost training!
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) offers an extensive range of training courses and briefing sessions. These are either FREE or charged at very reasonable rates.
Third Sector ICF Capital Investment Fund 2021 Briefing Session
Wednesday 5 May 2021, 2pm – 3pm The Capital Investment Fund is now open. You will be able to find out more about this funding scheme, the type of things that can be considered for funding and the application process. The deadline for submission of 12pm on Friday, 28th May 2021.
Attend GVS’ Supporting Older People in the Vale - Funding Scheme briefing session
Thursday 6 May 2021 from 2pm – 3.30pm The Fund will open on 4th May with a deadline for submission of 12 noon on Friday, 11th June 2021. You will be able to find out more about this funding scheme, the type of things that can be considered for funding and the application process
Meet The Funder - Small Grants Scheme Briefing Session
Thursday, 29 April 2021, 2pm – 3pm Small grants are available up to a maximum of £1000