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An update on GVS’ Printing Service moving to Illtud House
GVS printing will now be undertaken at Illtud House. However, we will be continuing to provide a printing collection service from our Barry office.
Fatherhood Institute Webinar: ‘The Dad Design’ - Naturally designed to care
Wednesday 14th July 1pm – 3:00pm. Free access to this webinar thanks to our partners in Vale Flying Start & Families First (via Zoom) – there are 90 spaces available.
Minister sets out next steps for Real Living Wage in social care
Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has said she wants to see a first group of social care workers receive the Real Living Wage early in this Senedd term.
Primary school pupils help older adults reduce the risk of falls
Throughout the pandemic young people from schools across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan have been helping older adults stay steady on their feet, by taking part in the Staying Steady Schools project.
Digital NHS COVID Pass available in Wales for urgent travel
People living in Wales who have received the COVID vaccine will be able to access their vaccination status via the internet from today to generate an NHS COVID Pass for urgent outbound international travel.
New All Wales Weight Management Pathway published to help tackle obesity
Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle has today unveiled the updated All Wales Weight Management Pathway.
Kickstart Scheme at Cardiff and the Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is delighted to be taking part in a scheme which supports young people in gaining valuable experience.
Cardiff and Vale UHB pick of the crop at the 2021 Peas Please Prizes
Today, Wales made its mark at the second annual Peas Please Prize Ceremony during which the winners and runners up for progress in 2019/2020 were announced. With five nominations in total, Peas Please Pledgers from Wales went on to win two of the seven categories – with Cardiff taking the top spot in the Veg City Prize and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board winning the Veg-O-Meter Prize.
Celebrating the success and value of our Overseas Nurses Adaptation Programme
In order to provide sustainable healthcare for the future, and the robust workforce necessary to deliver our services, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) recruits nurses who have trained overseas through both UK based and international recruitment.
Clean Air Day - Video consultations prevent 40,000 trips to appointments at Cardiff and Vale hospitals
Video consultations have prevented over 40,000 trips to hospital appointments for people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Learning Disability Week 2021: Cardiff and Vale UHB Approved as a Project SEARCH Organisation
In line with Learning Disability Week, we are pleased to announce that Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) has been approved as a Project SEARCH organisation, the fourth health organisation in Wales to do so, in turn contributing to being one of over forty hospital programmes nationally.
Adopting basic income scheme in Wales could improve health for all
A new report published 22.06.21 by Public Health Wales suggests that introducing a basic income scheme in Wales could be a catalyst for better health and well-being outcomes for all.
Notice of Annual General Meeting of the Public Health Wales Board
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Public Health Wales Board will be held on Thursday 29 July 2021 at 10:00.
Weight loss: Brain training app launch could help with obesity
Could brain training games help with weight loss? It is a theory researchers in Wales want to test. Scientist at Cardiff University hope to recruit volunteers for what would be the largest study of its kind ever held.
Home Instead Charities - Our charity has changed!
Home Instead Charities is the new name of our charity, new name, new look, but the same heart… we aim to BRING JOY to the lives of ageing adults all over the UK.
WCVA Futures Exercise Survey 2021 Voluntary Sector Strategic Planning
Live Future Planning survey open for the voluntary sector
Wales Council of the Blind Bulletin
To view the latest version of Sylw the bulletin for Wales Council of the Blind click the link
GVS attends Great Get Together at CF61
The Great Get Together is an initiative inspired by the late Jo Cox designed to bring people together to celebrate what they have in common.
MS Society Pontio Community Cafe
Community Cafes are informal sessions hosted by the Pontio team and they are free of charge.
Barry Beavers Disabled Swimming Club returns to swimming sessions!
Saturday 5th June saw the Barry Beavers club members celebrate their much awaited return to swimming at Barry Leisure Centre, since March 2020.