GVS to launch its first animated information film for people thinking about volunteering. Developed by Video Production and Animation Studio Yolk Creative, GVS will be promoting the film in the run-up to Volunteers Week from 1- 7 June 2021.

HIV Testing Week is the 14-24 May 2021, this is a biannual campaign that encourages partner organisations in community, health care and policy institutions throughout Wales to unite for one week twice a year to increase testing efforts and promote awareness of the benefits of earlier hepatitis and HIV testing.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is delighted to announce that it has achieved continued ISO 14001 accreditation following an external audit by the British Standard Institute (BSI). This recognises the work it has done as part of its environmental management programme.

Ahead of National Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) Day, we asked Nicola Morley, an ODP in our main theatres at UHW, to share a day in her working life.

Alcohol misuse affects millions every day, causing worsened mental and physical health. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that deaths attributed to alcohol misuse in England and Wales have dramatically increased.

Action For Elders has introduced Balanced Lives at Home - a new programme of online services - to help older people and those who care for them through Covid-19.

People and Homes Conference 2021 comes at a critical moment for Wales.From the trauma of the past year has emerged vital lessons for the future. As we head into the next Welsh Government term there are unique opportunities to get to the root of Wales’s housing emergency.

Training on the essentials of being a trustee will take place on the 14th of July.

£19,108 to £19,693, 35 hours per week

Tongwynlais, Cardiff (with some home working) Closing Date: midnight on Monday 31 May 2021

Nearly two thirds of people in Wales are estimated to have antibodies to help protect them against Covid-19.

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is making plans for shaping our future services and the local Third Sector is fundamental to what we do. We would value your views and would be grateful if you would take the time to complete our short survey to help us with our planning.

Whether for friends, family or Customers….. This Guide has been produced with 2021 graduates in mind, but current students and recent graduates may also find it helpful…….. 

The Research and Evaluation Division at Public Health Wales, in partnership with University of Bristol and Wales Council for Voluntary Action, have launched a national survey to hear from volunteers and those who have informally given up their time to help their communities respond to COVID-19.

Adults are more likely to report mild and moderate side-effects after mixing doses of the AstraZeneca and Pfizer Covid vaccines, a study indicates.

We are looking to recruit an Advocate to provide independent and confidential advocacy to children and young people under Local Authority care in Swansea & Neath Port Talbot.

Cardiff and Vale UHB are proud to announce that Len Richards has received a CEO Today United Kingdom Award from CEO Today UK magazine.

A mental health and wellbeing service has seen a 45% increase in the number of people seeking support after lockdown restrictions were eased across the country.

Friday 14 May, 2021 will mark the first ever Genomics Showcase, a free event hosted by Wales Gene Park on behalf of Genomics Partnership Wales as part of the delivery of the Genomics for Precision Medicine Strategy.

If you are thinking about volunteering in the Vale of Glamorgan, why not attend one of our short Zoom sessions and have a chat with Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) volunteering expert, Janine.

We are pleased to say the Vale of Glamorgan Community Cohesion Group is re-starting. The group is about improving community cohesion in the Vale.